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Mixed Greens 013: Don't get burned!
Does your sunscreen work? Probably says so on the bottle, but don't be so sure. In this edition of Mixed Greens, we break down how to choose a better sunscreen based on EWG's updated 2008 sunscreen report. Plus, we reveal the brand-leading company without a single recommended product.
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I'm really confused about suncreens. I saw the list of top picks, but the very top one - Keys - had nano zinc. isn't that a big no no? I'm confused. It gets rave reviews otehrwise, but how important is the nao zinc?
I want one that's not too thick to apply and not too white or too fragrant. Is there another top pick you'd recommend?
I would recommend Sante Naturkosmetik; it is a German product, certified organic and it does not have chemicals. I am using the spray and is not too thick; it works great on us. I have also used Jason - the mineral based, chemical free formula and I liked it too, but it was too thick and kind of hard to apply.