All Natural Sun Protection is Here ! ! !

Sunscreens have existed for over 100 years with one goal in mind, to block the ultraviolet (UV) light from the sun.  In 1944 scientist developed a sunscreen with clear chemicals that are absorbed into your body to prevent the UV light.As we all know, UV light causes skin cancer and prematurely ages the skin…and who wants that?!  But did you know that most sunscreens on the market contain 9 different ingredients that are known endocrine disrupters, and YES, these ingredients are all approved by the FDA!Unfortunately chemicals in sunscreens soak into your skin and easily find their way directly into the bloodstream.   Yuck!  May I remind you that approximately 64% of any products placed on your skin ends up directly in your bloodstream!These chemicals applied as part of the sunscreen are readily found scattered all over the body (without being detoxified by the liver).  Eventually evidence of the chemicals present in sunscreens can be found in your blood, urine, and breast milk for up to two days after a single application.So what are Endocrine Disruptors?  According to Dr. Oz, they are chemicals that interfere with the normal function of hormones. The hormones most commonly disturbed are estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone. Endocrine disruptors can cause abnormal development of fetuses and growing children. They cause early puberty and premature breast development in girls, and small and undescended testicles in boys. They cause low sperm counts and infertility. Endocrine disruptors that act like estrogen can contribute to the development of breast and ovarian cancers in women and can increase the chance of prostate cancer in men.Not a pretty picture! But there’s more. The Food and Drug Administration announced that they are investigating the health dangers of inhaling spray sunscreens.  Consumer Reports reported, “Until we know more, our experts say to avoid using sprays on children, and do not spray them directly on your face.”So how do you protect your skin with out harming your body?  We suggest using an all natural sunscreen that can offer full coverage by using Zinc Oxide to block the ultraviolet (UV) light from the sun.  Zinc Oxide is a mineral that works very differently than chemical filled sunscreen.  Zinc Oxide sits on the surface of the skin to physically block UV light instead of being absorbed and dissolved into your body.[box_title ]Siena Soap Company Sun Block[/box_title]Offers natural mineral protection from sunburns while moisturizing your skin. Ingredients include 20% micronized zinc oxide that scatters the suns harmful UVA and UVB rays without excessive whitening. We also include coconut & shea butters that are believed to add  additional natural sun protection.Siena Soap Company Sun Block - 100% natural, biodegradable, environmentally safe and water resistant!So does it really work? Here is a photo of very fair skin that was exposed to the sun’s harmful rays for 1.5 hours.  Half the skin had Siena Soap Company's All Natural Sun Block on it and the other did not.  We’ll let you be the judge which side is which…   Disclaimer: Is a good sunscreen all I need to stay safe?No. Sunscreen can only provide partial protection against harmful effects of the sun. Limiting sun exposure and wearing protective clothing are even more important when it comes to protecting against skin cancer and premature skin aging. Be extra careful about sun exposure during 10 am and 4 pm since the sun’s rays are the most intense during this time of the day. When using sunscreen, make sure you apply it generously 30 minutes before going outside and reapply it often — at least every 2 hours. Even the best sunscreen won’t work if you don’t use it correctly.External Use Only