Listen to this week’s episode of the Eternal Health Podcast with Laura:
We are told to wear sunscreens when we go out in the sun to protect ourselves from sunburn and skin cancer but many commercial sunscreens are actually cancer-causing themselves. So how do we make sure we stay safe in the sun? That’s what we’ll explore in today’s episode.
What you’ll learn in this episode
- Why most sunscreens are harmful and what chemicals to watch out for
- Natural mineral alternatives
- An easy home-made sunscreen with zinc oxide, coconut oil and essential oils
- How to protect your skin from ‘the inside’
Links & resources mentioned:
- Optimum Health Scorecard
- Facebook support group
- FREE audible trial (get a free audiobook)
- Dr Mercola Harmful Sunscreen article
- EWG Harmful Sunscreens Report
- Scientific Study: Prevalence and correlates of vitamin D deficiency in US adults
- Preventing Skin Cancer From The Inside Out – Nutrition Facts video
- Zinc Oxide powder (non-nano) – Amazon recommended link (affiliate)
- Green Pastures Fermented Cod Liver Oil – The best you can buy (affiliate link)
Natural Mineral Sunscreen – Home Made Recipe
Ingredients:
10 drops essential oil – ylang ylang, sweet orange, vanilla etc
2 tbsp sweet almond oil
3/4 cup coconut oil
2 tbsp Zinc Oxide (non-nano)
2 tbsp shea butter (or more coconut oil)
Glass Jar
Directions:
Combine all ingredients except zinc oxide in a jar.
Place a saucepan with 2 inches of water on stove over medium/low heat.
Put the jar in the saucepan and stir ingredients until they start to melt.
Add in the zinc oxide and stir well. Store in a cool place.
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Catch you next time on Eternal Health,
Laura
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