Sunscreen Sprays: Believe the Hype
A revolution is afoot in the sunscreen aisles.
It was last summer that those aerosols that emit a mist of lightweight sunscreen lotion began gaining traction in the market.
This year, the sunscreen sprays are displacing regular suntan lotion on drugstore shelves everywhere. There’s a huge array of brands offering the sprays: Coppertone, Clarins, Banana Boat, even Dr. Hauschka…
I finally bit the bullet and bought a can myself, simply the CVS version. And I can’t believe what a godsend it is. This is good stuff. No more sticky hands, patchy coverage and long waits for the lotion to take effect. The aerosol makes it easy to spray hard-to-reach areas like backs. And unlike lotions, you needn’t rub it in. It’s faster to use. And you don’t risk missing some skin since the aerosole allows you to better coat large areas. Read more
Products That May Reduce Your Risk of Breast Cancer
The right products may reduce your cancer risk.
There is no proven link between breast cancer and household products, whether they be soap or water bottles. But many consumers, activists, and experts are concerned that a variety of goods contain hormone disruptors, chemicals that when absorbed into the body can mimic or interfere with hormones such as estrogen. Some researchers believe that chemicals with estrogenic characteristics can cause normal breast cells to divide. Read more
