Curious about this too… haven’t done the deep dive yet. I think some sun is good but those with fair skin should look for products without the ick.
I use Badger mineral, which at least is made from ingredients I can pronounce:
Organic Steam Distilled Coconut Oil, Sunflower Wax, Babassu Starch, Fractionated Coconut Oil, Golden Seaweed Extract, Sunflower Vitamin E
Do you have data to share?
Nope but here’s the site that prob has some info https://www.badgerbalm.com/collections/mineral-sunscreen
do the deep dive.
ive learned the key is getting 15 minutes of early morning sun when its primary Infrared spectrum. then 15 minutes of morning sun, when its IR, and UVa. Then 10 minutes of mid day sun, when its IR, UVa, and UVb. When you do this sequence, things happen hormonally that sets everything up for healthy hormonal balance, and circadian rhythm.
I ALWAYS burn. This year, since i’ve started this, i haven’t burned, and am actually tan. And the tan is the depositing of Eumelanin in the skin which improves your skins ability to process UVb light, which turns cholesterol into vitamin D, dhea, and a host of other positive things. It also sets up the modulation of Oxytosin, making social interactions easier and more rewarding. I never knew any of this stuff. life changing. even my eyesight has improved.
Not related to my question about sunscreen harms but this is interesting. Where did you get this idea?
its not my idea.
its from Dr Jack Kruse’s research, and research from a number of other people like David Herrera and others who are getting on board with what Kruses research has been showing. The importance of sunlight exposure on the skin, and all of the things it does, is something being rediscovered in the west.
