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Although sun protection is extremely important to protect against harmful UV-rays and to prevent skin cancer, next time you pick out your sunscreen, consider what you’re buying. Many common sunscreens actually contain chemicals that can be harmful to your body.

Chemicals to avoid in common sunscreens:

• Oxybenzone
• Retinol palmitate
• Methoxycinnamate
• Octinoxate
• Padimate O/PABA
• Nano or Micronized mineral particles

There are several and easy ways to make effective and natural homemade sunscreen.… Read the rest