Spring is finally here! And in today’s episode of the Positively Green Podcast, we’re talking all about the sun. Believe it or not, we NEED some sun exposure without any sunscreen to help our bodies get Vitamin D. We’re also talking about the ingredients in conventional sunscreens and their health effects, as well as how they are negatively impacting the environment. Then we also leave you with safe, non-toxic, mineral sunscreen options. We’re all about practicing safe sun exposure over here! Studies: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21310306 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/3033008 https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s00244-015-0227-7 Environmental Working Group’s Sunscreen Guide Becca’s SPF Recommendations: Raw Elements Laguna Herbals Blog post about SPF, sunless tanners, etc. Kelsey’s DIY Recipe: 1 Tbsp shea butter 1 Tbsp Coconut oil ¼ tsp beeswax ½ tsp non-nano titanium dioxide powder ½ tsp non-nano zinc oxide powder Download the free dminder app!