Comments on: Natural Alternatives to Sunscreen…..

By: Nicole

Nicole — Thu, 16 Sep 2010 02:03:27 +0000

I am a redhead and have been trying to get some color, not a tan, just a little color so thank you for this info. If you have any more please email me!!!

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Mon, 06 Sep 2010 15:42:32 +0000

[...] and most of the worlds population are at chronically low levels. I did a post a few months ago on ways to tan without blocking Vitamin D absorption. The best way to get Vitamin D is from sunlight, so supplements maybe worthwhile in the [...]

By: Lila

Lila — Fri, 23 Jul 2010 18:46:12 +0000

I’ve been using spf 50 sunscreen heavily for about 4 years. I am fair skinned and due to my profession must spend a lot of time outdoors. What I have noticed is that while the sunscreen prevents burning, it does not prevent skin damage. I have numerous small pre cancerous lesions on my face, and feel that some of this skin damage may have been exacerbated by the wearing of sunscreen.
Our ancestors, even those from northern Europe, must have spent time out in the sun!

By: Sunday Link Love - Alternative Housewife - Edgy personal style on a budget

Sunday Link Love - Alternative Housewife - Edgy personal style on a budget — Sun, 18 Jul 2010 07:27:55 +0000

[...] to Fitness: Natural Alternatives to Sunscreen I never wear sunscreen and will probably not put it on my baby (I know, gasp!). Here’s some [...]

By: Blog-watch: sunshine and Vitamin D

Blog-watch: sunshine and Vitamin D — Thu, 08 Jul 2010 20:05:38 +0000

[...] you start to slather on the sunscreen, but Chris at Zen to Fitness has been having some ideas about natural alternatives to sunscreen. In itself, this is a great idea since I find myself applying sunscreen straight out of the [...]

By: Ruth

Ruth — Thu, 08 Jul 2010 01:20:56 +0000

I’ve recently begun using coconut oil in cooking after reading the health benefits. I then started using it as a facial moisturizer and love it. I use only the tiniest bit or it can get really heavy. From there I started putting it on before going out into the sun, and discovered that I did not burn only turned slightly pink. Wow! I thought I was the only one who knew this! Also, I use coconut oil to make my own toothpaste and deodorant. It’s great stuff!

@ Ruth: Never heard of it as deodorant, but as a moisturizer it is amazing – Needs to be used sparingly because as you say it does get very heavy. It definitely is better to under apply….

By: Connie

Connie — Fri, 02 Jul 2010 21:10:16 +0000

I have to say that I agree with building up tolerance because at the beginning of the summer, I can only stay outside for 30 minutes without feeling a burn, but once I get that base tan I can stay out for several hours. I do not like using sunscreen and will only do so when I’m in super hot weather in the boat. I do not use Coconut oil, but may start to do so. I eat a healthy diet, low carbs and moderate fat. Drink lots of water as well.

I have a 14 year old son…when he was younger, I would put sunscreen on him, guess what….he would burn. Since he has turned 9 yrs old, he has not used sunscreen and has not had a burn ever since, and yes, he’s outside ALL day. So this shows me sunscreen is not all that its cracked up to be.

I do feel through diet and knowing your body, you can protect yourself while in the sun without the use of sunscreen. My son is proof enough for me….

By: Matt

Matt — Thu, 01 Jul 2010 03:22:56 +0000

This is great! I was just having an argument with my wife and some friends about this topic, trying to tell them that sunscreen might do more harm than good.

I especially like the “Natural Mechanisms” part. My argument was that, just like with running, we’ve evolved over millions of years to handle the sunlight on our skin. So when our body says “time to stop,” it’s time to stop, and attempting to prolong the exposure with sunscreens is a pretty weird, modern thing to do.

@ Matt: Thanks for stopping by. I really like your blog BTW…. To me the “Natural Mechanism” is the thing that makes most sense as well. The sun feels so good at first but after 30 minutes I am going crazy trying to find shade……

By: Jennie

Jennie — Wed, 30 Jun 2010 13:03:53 +0000

When I’m in town I only wear sunscreen on my face and the one I use is Sun 15 Anti-Ageing (yup, they spelt it wrong) Sun Milk by Lavera Naturkosmetik and I really like it. It doesn’t make my oily skin feel any oiler. I also bought a sunscreen for my body for when I go to the beach called Soleil Family SPF 20 by Sante Naturkosmetik. I haven’t used it yet but last year I bought my boyfriend the same one but SPF 30 and he liked it. Both are German companies so I don’t know how easy it’ll be to find these brands in North America.

By: Greg

Greg — Tue, 29 Jun 2010 19:57:16 +0000

I’m partial to pigment base sunscreens, but need to remember that they aren’t “waterproof.” I’ve also started making better use of hats. Protects many sensitive areas that are of more concern as I approach 40…