Sunshine helps prevents skin cancer
Posted by Dr. Lucinda on July 18, 2011
With summer in full roar, knowing how and when to use sunscreen is vital for your skin’s health and your bodies vitamin D levels.
Did you know that exposing your skin to direct sunlight (without sunscreen) will boost your skins immune system?
Did you know that a healthy immune system can help protect itself from cancer — even the deadliest skin cancers?
It’s probably not what you’ve learned from the sunscreen companies!
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I also found a terrific article for you by The Environmental Working Group (EWG), which specializes in evaluating sunscreens.
Sunscreens Exposed: 9 surprising truths. In it they stated:
“Sunscreens prevent sunburns, but beyond that simple fact surprisingly little is known about the safety and efficacy of these ubiquitous creams and sprays. FDA’s failure to finalize its 1978 sunscreen safety standards both epitomizes and perpetuates this state of confusion. EWG’s review of the latest research unearthed troubling facts that might tempt you to give up on sunscreens altogether. That’s not the right answer – despite the unknowns about their efficacy, public health agencies still recommend using sunscreens, just not as your first line of defense against the sun. At EWG we use sunscreens, but we look for shade, wear protective clothing and avoid the noontime sun before we smear on the cream.”
And there doesn’t appear to be any consensus on the use of sunscreens: For example, the Institute of Research on Cancer agrees with the FDA that sunscreen use alone does not prevent cancer (FDA 2007). Both also agree that sunscreen use alone should not be the first choice for skin cancer prevention and should not be used as the sole agent for protection against harmful UVA radiation.
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There is also mounting evidence that sunscreens increase the rate of the most deadly form of skin cancer….Melanoma.
Can avid use of sunscreens really cause skin cancer? As surprising as this may sound, research has shown that people who avidly use sunscreen might be at higher risk for this deadly disease. Why? There are several scientific theories that explain the phenomenon. First; sunscreens chemically breakdown in the skin, which can cause skin damage as well as hormone disruption. Another theory suggests that sunscreen users stay in the sun longer and longer exposure times can increase the risk for melanoma. Then we need to consider that cheaper sunscreens – which have dominated the market have poor UVA blocking activity; leading to very high risk for skin cancer as well as skin aging. Lastly, there is also evidence that vitamin A added to sunscreens may be causing harm to sun-exposed skin; ironically, although recent research shows that consuming carotenoids, you may be protecting your skin from all UV damage!
My advise? Don’t be scared out of the sun!
Get your Free Download of Sunscreen 101 and learn how to effectively raise your vitamin D levels and protect your skin from skin cancer!
Be Healthy – Stay Healthy!
And…
Be grateful that mother nature allows the largest organ of our body (our skin) to absorb over 30 times the amount the government (non-experts) is suggesting we take!
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