All of us have raised few issues about sunscreens in this thread.
I would wish to summarise them here-
1. What is SPF?
2. does SPF differ for different skin colors?
I don't think so
3. What about the chemicals used in sun screens? do they not enter the body? If yes, how has FDA approved them?
4. what about natural sun screens? do they really work?
In addition to these I want to draw your attention to- clothing and its SPF.
One more important issue i wish to raise here- It is found that skin cancer is seen in adults , who were exposed to sun rays as children till 10 years of age. This is very important information. If you look at some ultraviolet photographs that show the innder damage, you can see this clealy. So please keep your children very safe from sun. Maximum damge gets done by age 10.
I am researching more on the issues raised here and will be meeting a dermatologist about them. I will keep on posting my thoughts here and hope to learn more from all of you.
