Now that spring has asserted itself, I’ve been thinking a lot about sunscreen and how to find something that protects my kids (and me!) from the sun, but isn’t full of endocrine disrupters and pthalates, usually hidden in products by the generic term “Fragrance”. Endocrine disrupters mess with your hormones and are particularly bad for boys’ reproductive systems. I’m not quite ready to sterilize my kids!
Anyway, my friend Jenny pointed me to a great website maintained by the Environmental Working Group, that tests all the different cosmetics, lotions and potions available in a store and tells you what’s in them. If you’re looking for a real eye-opener, check out the makeup section. Who knew that there was so much lead in lipstick?
I’m not necessarily against a company putting bad stuff in their products, that’s their choice. The problem for me is when I don’t know that there’s bad stuff in there. That’s not right. Websites and organizations like this really help regular people figure out exactly what it is that they are buying. Thanks Jenny!
Update: Jenny sent me a recommendation for a specific sunscreen, read it here.