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Chemical Versus Mineral: How To Find The Best Sunscreen For You Chemical Versus Mineral: How To Find The Best Sunscreen For You
Chemical Versus Mineral: How To Find The Best Sunscreen For You Dear Doctor, My kids are spending a lot more time outside now that the weather is warmer. I’m seeing some moms switching to mineral sunscreen this year. Should I be using it instead of what I’ve relied on for years? Sincerely, “Searching for SPF” Dear Searching: Kudos to you for being on top of sun protection. Shielding kids’ skin from the sun’s damaging rays is essential: Sunburns during childhood can raise the chance of skin cancer later in life. And sunburns are quite common; between 50% and 60% of kids get one each year. Aside from keeping kids inside—and who would deprive kids of t…