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Sun Protection and VERY Fair Skin

So I've read in varying places in the paleosphere that sunscreen is generally not recommended. However, as a very fair-skinned redhead, I have a hard time reconciling this advice w …
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Throw away the sunscreen?

Hi, Everyone. I'm heading to Hawaii for the first time in a few days (yay!) and I live in Seattle. So you can discern that means I'm pasty, ghost-white. :) I have some sunscreen …
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Mineral make-up as sunscreen?

I am in full-sun for at least an hour everyday, and use regular sunscreen for my body, but on my face I use mineral make-up powder that contains: titanium dioxide and zinc dioxide. …
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If I have moles and freckles (but low Vitamin D) should I be limiting sun exposure?

So every summer - Paleo or not my freckles just make themselves very prominent on my face. I've rarely burnt, used Paleoish sunscreen (just on the face), and worn a hat. I don't ha …
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Sunblock to protect already burnt skin?

My shoulders recently burned pretty bad and I feel them burning again quickly in the sun. I do not use sunscreen but put some on my shoulders today to stop them from burning again …
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Natural Sun Protection

I was wondering what I could use as natural sun protection when playing sports. I spend close to six hours or more daily in the sun because my job requires it, and I use to wear su …
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Are you aware that using sunscreen may cause skin cancer?

Study: Many Sunscreens May Be Accelerating Cancer WASHINGTON (May 24, 2010) -- Almost half of the 500 most popular sunscreen products may actually increase the speed at which mali …
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Is coconut oil a sunscreen?

I see it at local CVS with spf of 5. I'd always assumed coconut oil is a tan accelerator. Any thoughts?
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What is your sun exposure strategy for those dealing with skin cancer issues?

Summer is coming :) For anyone out there already dealing with skin damage and/or basal cell carcinoma, will you change your sun exposure habits, wear sunscreen or avoid the sun alt …
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Sunscreen or sunburn. Which do you choose?

Given the choice between getting a mild sunburn or putting on Banana Boat SPF 30, which do you choose? I was out golfing today and I forgot to bring a hat. I did happen to have a …
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What does being in the sun actually mean?

Hi! This may seem like a silly question, but what does "getting sun" actually mean in the paleo sense? Sun rays directly on skin? With sunscreen? Being outside but completely c …
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Best options for sunscreen when surfing?

Hi PaleoHackers, I need the smartest and most well-informed amongst you to help me out. For times when I will be spending extended periods of time (1.5 hours) under the full brun …
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Sunshine, sunscreen and vitamin D protocol

In light of the new advice to 'let our skins be exposed to sunshine' (for the Vitamin D it gives us), but also taking into account the increased risks we then have of skin cancer a …