Don’t forget that sunscreen.

[RayIN]

One thing that is often overlooked is that the Vitamin D you get from food or supplements is not the same as the Vitamin D you produce with sun exposure. Same argument for Omega 3 from supplements. Not the same as the Omega - 3 you get from eating seafood.

My Dr. prescribed Lovaza capsules for me. It's prescription-strength Omega-3/fish oil in liquid form.

 

[Torvy]

Common myth that our ancestors just hung out in the sun. Some did, but they knew to protect themselves, too.

There are 2 basic types of sunscreen in the US. Chemical or metallic. Metallic is more of a sun block. Not everything that goes on skin is absorbed. Some things are, some not.

I'm grey now, but a ginger when I was younger. Sister shares my skin tone and has had some cancers...of course, she was desperate to be tan and laid out with oil as a teen.

 

[ljgordon]

Don't use sun screen, use sun block which consist of zinc oxide and titanium oxide. Block completely blocks the harmful UV rays that damages skin & causes cancer. Screen only screens out some of the UV. Walmart is my source.

 

[ArlyA]

What are you guys using for mineral SC? That stuff spreads only your face like plumbers putty.

 

[Torvy]

What are you guys using for mineral SC? That stuff spreads only your face like plumbers putty.

What I'm using currently is called Kids, by babyganics. 12% zinc oxide, 3% titanium dioxide. Spf 50.

No idea where the boss found it.

 

[ArlyA]

What I'm using currently is called Kids, by babyganics. 12% zinc oxide, 3% titanium dioxide. Spf 50.

No idea where the boss found it.

How easily does it spread out?

 

[Torvy]

How easily does it spread out?

Here's a test I just ran...10 rubs.

My arm. You can barely still see it.

 

[ArlyA]

Did get some babyganics sunscreen and liked it.

 

[DarkBlack]

I’m in the , wear clothing and a hat camp if I want to reduce sun exposure. Definitely not a fan of lathering my skin with nasty, sticky , oily chemicals.
Yup… I’m old school.

 

[wilso]

Don't use sun screen, use sun block which consist of zinc oxide and titanium oxide. Block completely blocks the harmful UV rays that damages skin & causes cancer. Screen only screens out some of the UV. Walmart is my source.

Great point! Sunblock with zinc or titanium oxide offers solid protection, especially for sensitive skin. I used to rely on big box stores too, but lately I’ve seen some dermatology clinics sourcing high-quality sunblocks via Pharmacy B2B platforms. Might be a good way to find stronger or more affordable options!