Green Mama News - Studies Question Sunscreen Safety

Summer is here in the northern hemisphere! Chicago had its first string of hot days - the lakefront path is crowded, kids are playing in the water and the air smells of sunscreen and bbq's.  With the sun shining down and the urge to take off all but my bottom layers, comes the inevitable question - Should I put on sunscreen today or not?

I've been asked by many parents in the past few weeks "where The Green Mama stands on sunscreen." I wish I had a quick answer, but I don't. What we can provide is some background on the issues, as well as some encouragement to choose what is best for yourself and your family based on your skin and what we know of sun exposure.