Before discussing Sunscreens, Ben mentions the bio-chemical benefits of the ionized air that occurs as a result of a storm or being close to the ocean.
The Journal of the American Medical Association filled a report concluding that, if you are using sunscreen the recommended way, four particularly nasty chemicals are ending up in your bloodstream. “I’ve been talking about the toxicity of sunscreens for a long time. You don’t need to wait for the Journal of the American Medical Association to come out with a report to tell you that “these things are toxic” (number 1) and that “they penetrate through the skin” (number 2). All you’ve got to do is understand a little chemistry or bio-chemistry.”
“You don’t want to burn. There’s no doubt about it, burning is not a good thing. But there’s options. First of all, we have to make a distinction between sunblocks and sunscreen.” Sunscreens filter sunlight, while sunblocks block it completely. Sunblocks are made out of Titanium Dioxide or Zinc Oxide, which are expensive chemicals to obtain. While sunscreens are made from the inexpensive waste products of other industrial processes.
Ben goes on to break down the advantages of blocking all types of Ultra-Violet radiation. He also elaborates on the toxicity of the chemicals present in sunscreens and recommends the best ways to use sunscreen if you absolutely have to.
