Sunscreen: Friend or Foe

Now that summer is upon us (I know. Officially, that doesn't happen until June, but here in the Deep South it's summer now!) maybe you're getting ready to slather on the sunscreen for some serious beach time. Well, I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but, in case you need one more thing to worry about, I thought you should know that this once-coveted "health" product is not free of controversy.
While many of the ingredients in most over-the-counter-brands have long been avoided by health conscience purists, it seems many of our "natural" brands are now suspect as well. Some of the latest research shows that including even vitamin A in the product is a no-no, as it may enhance tumor growth!
You can find out more about the study findings here. Even though he's normally selling a product, Dr. Mercola always has comprehensive information I trust on any topic he covers. His article on this issue can be found here. And here's what I call the "Devil's Advocate" article just so you know that I know that there will always be another side that we should at least listen to before making up our own mind. Let me know what products you use.