Hmmm another bit of marketing bait swallowed whole? Sunscreen
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Ok, I struggle with this one. I understand the argument. But, if I am going to the beach for 3 hours and don't put on sunscreen I will get badly sun burned and be in pain for days. What is the alternative?
What I know:
getting sun burned hurts getting sun burned too often may cause skin cancer chemicals in sunscreen may cause skin cancer (reality is California lists just about every chemical as cancer causing, I don't trust CA)
What is the alternative?
There are sunscreens that are safe, physical aka mineral sunscreens that sit on the skin and are not absorbed into the body.
Zinc paste for one. It is the classic used by lifeguards on their noses where sun reflecting off of sunglasses tends to cook you double time.
They also tend to wear hooded jackets and have umbrellas.
Stop cooking with vegetable oils and use butter or other animal fats instead. Increase red meat consumption and don't use sunscreen. Sunscreen clogs your pores and prevents your skin from performing an important function, of expelling cellular waste through sweat.
(I read the bit about vegetables oils here on GAW in 2021 and it made sense when I read it, but I don't have any sauce. Maybe some of our healthfags can add the reasons. But I'm from a family that's white like wonder bread, and I'm tan after I spend time in the sun. My sister with a "healthier" diet burns very easily. I've never used sunscreen, save once or twice.)
I have very white skin. I used to start to burn within 15 minutes of being outside and I love to garden. Then I made a total change of diet and added some super nutrients. I was shocked to realize that I quit burning so much. It took being outside for hours for me to burn. That is just personal experience. I no longer use any sunscreen, but if I am going to be outside for long. I wear a loose long sleeve, thin fabric shirt, a hat, and I rarely wear shorts. I had clients who came from California tell me that Vitamin C helps prevent sunburn. I also rarely use mosquito repellent. Mosquito coils work well for the most part. Whatever you put on your skin goes into your bloodstream within seconds. Choose wisely.
Good report. Thanks. Yeah, I never used mosquito repellent either. My sister got all the bites.
I wonder what's the SPF of butter 😅
Already avoid seed oils and use butter. I heard that helps with sun too and know a guy who tried that with no sunscreen, he got sun burned pretty bad. I don't think it is the sole answer.
thanks for the info though.
https://drcate.com/the-hateful-eight-enemy-fats-that-destroy-your-health/
Astaxanthin (derived from algae) is said to be great for sun protection as well as a myriad of other health benefits.
Get a big umbrella or something like it. I burn easily but go to the beach a lot.
Get a rash guard shirt and wear a wide-brimmed hat. We're switching to zinc-based sunscreen which is better for us because you can see where you haven't applied (lots of blonde kids). I'm not going to forgo sunscreen altogether because all four of the grandparents (70+) are dealing with skin cancer right now. Also coconut oil is naturally about SPF 15 iirc.
Excellent counterpoint. There are times when you'd think it would be necessary like your 3 hours at the beach scenario. And think about the Gingers! I know a Ginger kid who's a friend of my son. He is head-to-toe in sunscreen ALL THE TIME! If sunscreen is truly cancer causing, wouldn't all Gingers who sunscreen up heavy be susceptible to cancer?
Thank you. The answer like most things likely is moderation. Dont drink too much, don't eat too much, don't hang out in the sun too much, etc....
I will use suncreen, but not all the time and only for longer exposure.
Tough to do if you work outside, but then you need to wear spf clothing.