The Learning Lab
What is Oxybenzone?
Oxybenzone is the current bad guy in recent sunscreen news articles, daytime TV, and research studies and you may be asking, “But what is Oxybenzone?” Most common sunscreens are full of chemicals, which are not healthy for our skin, our bodies or the environment. Oxybenzone is a widely used ingredient...
Titanium Dioxide vs Zinc Oxide
Zinc oxide and titanium dioxide are the only mineral compounds approved by the FDA for use as active sunscreen ingredients. But how do they compare? Which is better? Read on to explore the differences between titanium dioxide vs. zinc oxide and discover which ingredient offers superior protection. Regarding titanium dioxide...
9 Sunscreen Chemicals to Avoid
Is your sunscreen safe? As a healthy mom, you’re great at covering your kids with sunscreen, but the sunscreen you use may actually be causing skin cancer and other long term damage. In most big brand sunscreens you’ll find some pretty nasty toxins, which are ok at preventing sunburn, but do...
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