Comments on: My thoughts on sunscreen, Part 2 http://www.keeperofthehome.org/2008/05/my-thoughts-on-sunscreen-part-2.html Naturally inspired living for the Christian homemaker Fri, 12 Mar 2010 20:41:31 -0600 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: Rachel http://www.keeperofthehome.org/2008/05/my-thoughts-on-sunscreen-part-2.html/comment-page-1#comment-24894 Rachel Wed, 10 Jun 2009 00:14:48 +0000 http://www.keeperofthehome.org/2008/05/my-thoughts-on-sunscreen-part-2.html#comment-24894 I had melanoma removed a few years ago, so I want to protect myself and my girls from the harmful effects of the sun--UV rays and radiation. I like California Baby, but it's really thick and heavy-duty, not a daily use sort of thing. What are your thoughts about soap that protects from from the sun? When I'll be out for a while, I use St. Ives under my regular sunscreen. Supposedly it's waterproof, developed by a dad whose surfer sun never put on sunscreen. I had melanoma removed a few years ago, so I want to protect myself and my girls from the harmful effects of the sun--UV rays and radiation. I like California Baby, but it's really thick and heavy-duty, not a daily use sort of thing.
What are your thoughts about soap that protects from from the sun? When I'll be out for a while, I use St. Ives under my regular sunscreen. Supposedly it's waterproof, developed by a dad whose surfer sun never put on sunscreen.

]]> By: mrsDeb http://www.keeperofthehome.org/2008/05/my-thoughts-on-sunscreen-part-2.html/comment-page-1#comment-24893 mrsDeb Tue, 09 Jun 2009 15:43:24 +0000 http://www.keeperofthehome.org/2008/05/my-thoughts-on-sunscreen-part-2.html#comment-24893 Great tips, but again the thought of moving away from the use of sunscreen totally scares me. I watched my Mom struggle with skin cancer for 10 years before she lost her fight. She burned very easily and had since childhood, so I don't know if she would have ever been able to adapt to a lifestyle without sunscreen. Melanoma is a horrible disease :( Great tips, but again the thought of moving away from the use of sunscreen totally scares me. I watched my Mom struggle with skin cancer for 10 years before she lost her fight. She burned very easily and had since childhood, so I don't know if she would have ever been able to adapt to a lifestyle without sunscreen.

Melanoma is a horrible disease :(

]]> By: Jennifer http://www.keeperofthehome.org/2008/05/my-thoughts-on-sunscreen-part-2.html/comment-page-1#comment-24892 Jennifer Tue, 28 Oct 2008 16:04:27 +0000 http://www.keeperofthehome.org/2008/05/my-thoughts-on-sunscreen-part-2.html#comment-24892 We like Badger sunscreen. It works very well on my fair skinned children (even at the pool) who like to spend as much time as possible outdoors. It is a physical barrier sunscreen rather than a chemical sunscreen. Here's a link to their info: http://www.badgerbalm.com/pc-372-6-spf-30-for-face-body.aspx We like Badger sunscreen. It works very well on my fair skinned children (even at the pool) who like to spend as much time as possible outdoors. It is a physical barrier sunscreen rather than a chemical sunscreen. Here's a link to their info: http://www.badgerbalm.com/pc-372-6-spf-30-for-face-body.aspx

]]> By: Kellie http://www.keeperofthehome.org/2008/05/my-thoughts-on-sunscreen-part-2.html/comment-page-1#comment-24891 Kellie Sat, 20 Sep 2008 03:58:22 +0000 http://www.keeperofthehome.org/2008/05/my-thoughts-on-sunscreen-part-2.html#comment-24891 Again, I TOTALLY agree. In The Maker's Diet the author talks a lot about how great it is for our bodies to get into the sun and into the dirt. My child did really well this summer with sunscreen only in the middle of the day and at the beach. However, I am not so sure I would have tried it on a baby - their skin fries before you can catch it... It just makes you wonder what mommies in Israel and Egypt so long ago did to protect their babies! :) Again, I TOTALLY agree. In The Maker's Diet the author talks a lot about how great it is for our bodies to get into the sun and into the dirt. My child did really well this summer with sunscreen only in the middle of the day and at the beach. However, I am not so sure I would have tried it on a baby - their skin fries before you can catch it... It just makes you wonder what mommies in Israel and Egypt so long ago did to protect their babies! :)

]]> By: Shirley Mom of 6 http://www.keeperofthehome.org/2008/05/my-thoughts-on-sunscreen-part-2.html/comment-page-1#comment-24890 Shirley Mom of 6 Wed, 28 May 2008 07:00:00 +0000 http://www.keeperofthehome.org/2008/05/my-thoughts-on-sunscreen-part-2.html#comment-24890 Thank you so much for this helpful information Stephanie! I'm going to link your post about sunscreen from my blog. This is GREAT info!! This year I've let my little ones play outside when it is warm enough 60 or so even without their shirts if they want. They are all getting beautiful golden skin yet no one has been burned yet. I watch the amount of time they are in the sun, and throw a shirt on if the sun is really intense. I've been surprised how tan they are already getting (we live in Northern Wisconsin). I am very fair and so are 4 of my 6 children. I plan to do the big hat for my gardening time this summer. Thanks again for the info!! Thank you so much for this helpful information Stephanie! I'm going to link your post about sunscreen from my blog. This is GREAT info!! This year I've let my little ones play outside when it is warm enough 60 or so even without their shirts if they want. They are all getting beautiful golden skin yet no one has been burned yet. I watch the amount of time they are in the sun, and throw a shirt on if the sun is really intense. I've been surprised how tan they are already getting (we live in Northern Wisconsin). I am very fair and so are 4 of my 6 children. I plan to do the big hat for my gardening time this summer.

Thanks again for the info!!

]]> By: Stephanie http://www.keeperofthehome.org/2008/05/my-thoughts-on-sunscreen-part-2.html/comment-page-1#comment-24888 Stephanie Tue, 27 May 2008 07:00:00 +0000 http://www.keeperofthehome.org/2008/05/my-thoughts-on-sunscreen-part-2.html#comment-24888 Nola, I am spoiled and can order from US websites and have them sent to my MIL who I see often. Amazon has a good deal for 2 bottles of it, for basically the same price, and it qualifies for free shipping (well, almost). Does anyone know of a good Canadian website for buying California Baby that's not so pricey? Mrs. Taft, I do agree that our world is not in the same condition that it used to be, and that the sun may certainly be more harmful than it used to be. I would just rather avoid that harm through, well, cautious avoidance when necessary, and more natural methods otherwise. I don't like the idea of using a sunblock all the time because even the natural ones have not-so-great ingredients, and I can't afford to be buying them all the time for our whole family to wear, and I really do think that the Vitamin D issue is big. I'd rather find other ways to reduce the risk, and get us out in the sunshine when it's most appropriate. I get what you're saying, though, and definitely agree that we need to be more aware of the sun these days. And I'm not sure if I'm any better at keeping hats on toddlers than anyone else, though I do try to buy ones with straps whenever I can! Nola, I am spoiled and can order from US websites and have them sent to my MIL who I see often. Amazon has a good deal for 2 bottles of it, for basically the same price, and it qualifies for free shipping (well, almost).

Does anyone know of a good Canadian website for buying California Baby that's not so pricey?

Mrs. Taft, I do agree that our world is not in the same condition that it used to be, and that the sun may certainly be more harmful than it used to be. I would just rather avoid that harm through, well, cautious avoidance when necessary, and more natural methods otherwise. I don't like the idea of using a sunblock all the time because even the natural ones have not-so-great ingredients, and I can't afford to be buying them all the time for our whole family to wear, and I really do think that the Vitamin D issue is big. I'd rather find other ways to reduce the risk, and get us out in the sunshine when it's most appropriate. I get what you're saying, though, and definitely agree that we need to be more aware of the sun these days.

And I'm not sure if I'm any better at keeping hats on toddlers than anyone else, though I do try to buy ones with straps whenever I can!

]]> By: Mrs. Taft http://www.keeperofthehome.org/2008/05/my-thoughts-on-sunscreen-part-2.html/comment-page-1#comment-24889 Mrs. Taft Tue, 27 May 2008 07:00:00 +0000 http://www.keeperofthehome.org/2008/05/my-thoughts-on-sunscreen-part-2.html#comment-24889 One thing to remember about the sun is that there are more harmful rays (due to depleted ozone etc.--and I'm not really on the global warming bandwagon, but it is true that the amount of radiation has been steadily increasing) now than there were in the days before sunscreen. So while I think that some sun exposure is good for vitamin d purposes, we have to remember that the sun isn't exactly in its original created state. I'm sure that when God originally designed us and the sun, He didn't do it thinking that Adam and Eve were going to slather stuff all over their skin every hour to protect themselves, but instead made it a truly beneficial relationship. Since the fall and over time, as things are in a state of decay, I think that the hazards of the sun have been increasing, and we need to care for ourselves accordingly. :) The tip about watching WHEN you are in the sun is probably one of the more crucial things to remember about the sun; I'm glad you discussed it. People should familiarize themselves with their region and when the suns rays are the most harmful and take precautions as necessary :) How do you get toddlers to wear hats? Mine just rips hers off no matter what... One thing to remember about the sun is that there are more harmful rays (due to depleted ozone etc.--and I'm not really on the global warming bandwagon, but it is true that the amount of radiation has been steadily increasing) now than there were in the days before sunscreen. So while I think that some sun exposure is good for vitamin d purposes, we have to remember that the sun isn't exactly in its original created state. I'm sure that when God originally designed us and the sun, He didn't do it thinking that Adam and Eve were going to slather stuff all over their skin every hour to protect themselves, but instead made it a truly beneficial relationship. Since the fall and over time, as things are in a state of decay, I think that the hazards of the sun have been increasing, and we need to care for ourselves accordingly. :)

The tip about watching WHEN you are in the sun is probably one of the more crucial things to remember about the sun; I'm glad you discussed it. People should familiarize themselves with their region and when the suns rays are the most harmful and take precautions as necessary :)

How do you get toddlers to wear hats? Mine just rips hers off no matter what...

]]> By: Rebekah http://www.keeperofthehome.org/2008/05/my-thoughts-on-sunscreen-part-2.html/comment-page-1#comment-24887 Rebekah Tue, 27 May 2008 07:00:00 +0000 http://www.keeperofthehome.org/2008/05/my-thoughts-on-sunscreen-part-2.html#comment-24887 Thanks for all the helpful info! Thanks for all the helpful info!

]]> By: mom24 http://www.keeperofthehome.org/2008/05/my-thoughts-on-sunscreen-part-2.html/comment-page-1#comment-24885 mom24 Tue, 27 May 2008 07:00:00 +0000 http://www.keeperofthehome.org/2008/05/my-thoughts-on-sunscreen-part-2.html#comment-24885 Thanks for the resources! I am determined to use more natural products this summer and to get the kids inside before 10 and out when Daddy comes home at 5ish. We also built the sand box over in a shady spot this year (I used to dread when they'd ask to play in it as it was right in direct sun). Very helpful information! Andrea Thanks for the resources! I am determined to use more natural products this summer and to get the kids inside before 10 and out when Daddy comes home at 5ish. We also built the sand box over in a shady spot this year (I used to dread when they'd ask to play in it as it was right in direct sun). Very helpful information!
Andrea

]]> By: Nola http://www.keeperofthehome.org/2008/05/my-thoughts-on-sunscreen-part-2.html/comment-page-1#comment-24886 Nola Tue, 27 May 2008 07:00:00 +0000 http://www.keeperofthehome.org/2008/05/my-thoughts-on-sunscreen-part-2.html#comment-24886 Interesting about the food. But we don't eat any junk, and eat all the things you talked about and still burn very easily. We're just really, really fair skinned. I looked at my "natural" sunscreen (that we used in limited amounts) and also found some concerns. Its better than others but still not the best. I have also heard good things about Caliornia baby but where can you get it online in Canada? The only place I was able to find would cost $25 CDN plus shipping for about 2 ounces! Ouch! Interesting about the food. But we don't eat any junk, and eat all the things you talked about and still burn very easily. We're just really, really fair skinned.

I looked at my "natural" sunscreen (that we used in limited amounts) and also found some concerns. Its better than others but still not the best. I have also heard good things about Caliornia baby but where can you get it online in Canada? The only place I was able to find would cost $25 CDN plus shipping for about 2 ounces! Ouch!

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