Study: Many Sunscreens May Be Accelerating Cancer

[Jacob]

http://www.aolnews.com/health/article/study-many-sunscreens-may-be-accelerating-cancer/19488158

WASHINGTON (May 24) -- Almost half of the 500 most popular sunscreen products may actually increase the speed at which malignant cells develop and spread skin cancer because they contain vitamin A or its derivatives, according to an evaluation of those products released today.

AOL News also has learned through documents and interviews that the Food and Drug Administration has known of the potential danger for as long as a decade without alerting the public, which the FDA denies.

The study was released with Memorial Day weekend approaching. Store shelves throughout the country are already crammed with tubes, jars, bottles and spray cans of sunscreen.

The white goop, creams and ointments might prevent sunburn. But don't count on them to keep the ultraviolet light from destroying your skin cells and causing tumors and lesions, according to researchers at Environmental Working Group.

In their annual report to consumers on sunscreen, they say that only 39 of the 500 products they examined were considered safe and effective to use.

 

[CCS]

they do because the vitamin A in them sensitizes your skin to the sun.

Also it gives people a false sense of security so they stay in the sun longer.

Organic chemicals go in your blood. Zinc oxide is white. And micronized zinc oxide goes in your blood too. So there is no good active ingredient.

Your best bet is a good hat. But we all want to show some skin, so I don't know what to do then.

 

[OverMachoGrande]

I saw that report too Jacob. Scary stuff as I live in Florida and use sunscreen alot.

 

[Jacob]

There's that one product...very expensive..that is supposed to also prevent skin cancer..maybe even reverse it. If I remember it I'll post it. Or maybe someone else knows what I'm talking about.

GliSODin can help with sun exposure. Same for krill oil..and gla- "Healthy Summer Tip from Dr. Ron
Protect yourself naturally from the harsh ultraviolet rays of the Sun. Take GLA from borage or Primrose oil daily. This helps block the inflamation and redness associated with Sun exposure. Take extra before sunbathing, drink lots of pure water and avoid the 10 am -2 pm direct sun if possible."

Or this: http://www.lef.org/Vitamins-Supplem...Mitochondrial-Support.html?sourcecode=SEO004W

Life Extension® introduces the world’s first oral supplement to help maintain youthful skin by protecting against harmful solar radiation. For the first time you can achieve essential protection from sun exposure in a pill.

During a decade of clinical trials, FernBlock® has shown remarkable effectiveness in shielding skin against aging effects of ultraviolet exposure.33-38 Studies have shown that this fern extract has a high affinity for skin tissue and helps protect against ultraviolet damage shown to cause premature skin aging and wrinkling.39,40

FernBlock® is a natural extract derived from the fern plant Polypodium leucotomos. Used as a sunburn remedy by native Indians for centuries, this natural fern extract has been formulated by international scientists affiliated with leading institutions. For the first time, researchers have created a unique oral formulation of sun-protective compounds from this natural extract.

The highly targeted action of FernBlock® safely inhibits the absorption of harmful ultraviolet rays and quenches dangerous free radicals.33,35 FernBlock® also helps mitigate the consequences of excessive ultraviolet radiation by reducing the number of skin cells that indicate sun-induced injury.35,36 Additionally, it helps inhibit pro-inflammatory cells that cause redness and itching,35 blocks protein-destroying skin enzymes that decrease skin elasticity,41 and preserves the skin’s antioxidant status.42

 

[Jacob]

Here's the anti-skin cancer product I was referring to: http://www.antiaging-systems.com/PG403/bec5-curaderm.htm

Sunscreen containing a bit of the active ingred: http://www.antiaging-systems.com/a2z/curasol.htm

LEF also has a good sunscreen: http://www.lef.org/Vitamins-Supplem...Protection-Cream-with-Beta-Glucan-SPF-30.html

Liposomal SOD- after sun product as well: http://www.beautyworks.net/shop/brands-manufacturers/ultrasun

If anyone sees the latter available online for purchase in the USA..please holla.

 

[Shasta]

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