Comments on: Natural Sunscreen Choices

By: Diane

Diane — Fri, 17 Jun 2011 22:46:26 +0000

I have a 2 yr old, 4 month old and myself. Although the pediatrician told me to use sunscreen on the girls since its better than seeing us in her office w/ burns, I REALLY hate slathering on the lotions or inhaling the sprays. Not that we’ve had a bad reaction, you just NEVER know if its safe or not. And, its the not knowing that has me looking for alternatives. I know there has to be something better, but we are SOOOOO FAIR I worry about burns. Really LIGHT (German-Irish decent if it helps). Me and my girls are GUARANTEED to be the MOST fair skinned at the pool. Seriously, I’ve had doctors tease me on how pale my skin is. My legs have not seen sun for years on end, but I want to get my little ones in and used to the water, so its time to suck it up and wriggle into a bathing suit. So IF it works for us, it IS working,

After hearing about coconut, sesame and olive oils having SPF properties and being good for the skin, I have purchased all 3 and am gonna try em out this summer. Of course, I’ll try it out on days when we will only be out in the sun for an hour or so (thats all the time I can usually keep them BOTH happy anyway And then, we just sit in the lotions unnessessarily til bath time- Not liking the store bought sunscreens– just thought they were necessary). I WILL try the oils. I read coconut oil is better for you than the others, but I bought all 3 before doing much research. I’ll try coconut alone and possibly as a mixture w/ sesame and olive oil as well. Either way, it all HAS to be better than the chemical concoctions on the shelves. Its the beginning of summer here and the pool just opened, so I’ll re-post my findings on here (GOOD or BAD) for anyone interested.

By: momx3

momx3 — Mon, 01 Nov 2010 14:35:22 +0000

I always check with the EWG.org for the least harmful products and one of the best sunscreens is the BADGER. It’s price (paid $14 for it, when you can pay $4 for a cheap kind) but sunscreen last a long time.

By: Monroe Kubera

Monroe Kubera — Sat, 23 Oct 2010 22:47:21 +0000

I am in agreement your view. My experience has shown your points to be true, however I have also seen the opposite from different posts like this one. Do you have any thoughts for finding more smart info on natural health or related topics? I would most appreciate it!

By: Jutta

Jutta — Fri, 10 Sep 2010 19:36:03 +0000

I used coconut oil and shea butter while on vacation in Mexico for 2 wks and did not burn.

By: heather

heather — Wed, 09 Jun 2010 15:59:31 +0000

i agree. that website is awesome. you actually lose weight by eating coconut oil!!!

By: heather

heather — Wed, 09 Jun 2010 15:58:02 +0000

i have been using eucalyptus oil or lavender oil or basil mixed in coconut oil and no skeeters on us! plant basil and wavi it around your yard it works great!

By: heather

heather — Wed, 09 Jun 2010 15:53:46 +0000

I have applied coconut oil and burned my kids. i have found if i put it on 15 to 30 mins b4 going into the sun to let it soak in. if you go into the sun shinny then you will burn. also you do need to reapply just like you would sunscreen. hope this helps. i use it correctly now and it is great. there are so many other benefits to it too! also eating nutritiously will keep you from burning too!

By: jack4001

jack4001 — Sat, 01 May 2010 23:04:05 +0000

Apply virgin coconut oil.
I have been using MeritVCO Virgin coconut oil prevents the sun’s damaging effects.
Its antioxidant properties will prevent skin from sagging and eliminate wrinkles. Age spots and skin cancer usually caused by the sun’s harmful rays is also avoided. Coconut oil is actually an ingredient of many suntan lotions.

By: M.I.A in Minnesota

M.I.A in Minnesota — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 19:22:38 +0000

I never thought of that before! I’m very fair skinned and I don’t burn very easily either. Cool!

By: Kate

Kate — Mon, 18 May 2009 17:50:01 +0000

The sun’s peak is between 10 and 2. So before 10, and after 2.

My sister was recently diagnosed w/skin cancer, so I’m finding the BEST sunblock’s out there. I don’t want my children to have skin cancer is 20 yrs because I didn’t apply the right sunblock on them.