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Written by David Holden on November 16, 2022

Which sunblocks are safer to use?

It’s been a long time coming but everyone is noticing the longer days and warmer nights as we slip into the Summer sun and warm balmy days ahead. After covid we all need some respite so please take advantage of the better weather and get out in it.

But do remember to be sun smart and wear wider brimmed hats and no toxicity sunblock (avoid the common commercial brands that contain a wide range of toxic and potentially toxic chemicals). Ironically the Cancer Society version is one of the most toxic! It is far quicker to mention the brands that are best than the best ones to avoid.

Best brands from my initial research are the ones that contain no parabens and have an SPF of at least 30. If you have sensitive white skin, like me, you can go as high as SPF 50 if you are in sun during the heat of the day like trades people working outside a lot as well as those who work in office buildings and don’t get much sun, who are so much more likely to burn when over exposed at the weekends on the beach!

Sunblocks to choose

No sunblock is biochemically perfect if you want upwards of SPF 30+, but one of the common ones you can get in most Pharmacies or better Health Food Stores in the New Zealand-made “Oasis Sun” brand with the orange tube packaging. It has less of the nasties and is as organic as they can make it in New Zealand. If you can’t find it then “Jason’s” brand is one of the best out there as it is totally organic and has no nasties in it but has become harder to find in New Zealand as it is imported from the USA and shipping routes are not as busy or as regular as NZ retailers would like. They are having trouble getting enough stock in as with winter coming in the Northern Hemisphere production of sun blocks is dropping.

Good luck and remember the best protection is clothing and avoidance if you have had issues with skin cancers, like I have unfortunately. A good sunblock is a necessary back up these days, especially with kids over summer.

Article written by David Holden
David Holden is a Specialist in Naturopathic Oncology & a Nutritional Biochemist who runs a private independent clinic on Auckland’s North Shore. He originally trained as a Microbiologist & Biochemist with the National Health Institute in Wellington in the late 1970’s and early 1980’s then jumped ship and trained in Alternative Medicine in 3 countries (New Zealand, Australia & USA) spanning 12 years. He has written many articles and booklets on health & healing and can be reached via SMS on 0274 837 188 or email david.hhc@proton.me . Visit his Facebook pages www.Facebook.com/HoldenHealthCare

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