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Oh my god, the sun is out, where is my sunscreen post?! Imagine me digging around in the piles on my desk. Oh, that\u2019s right, I haven\u2019t written it yet. Save the kittens!<\/a><\/p>\n First off, you can get caught up with last year\u2019s sunscreen news here<\/a>.<\/p>\n The big news for this year is concerns nano zinc and titanium particles. These particles, when inhaled, have been shown to cause cancer in lab rats. More studies are needed before we know if they have a similar effect when absorbed through the skin, but for now, they\u2019re easy enough to avoid.<\/p>\n Same as 2010, we\u2019re trying to stay away from oxybenzone (endocrine disruptor). Vitamin A (retinl palmitate) is still controversial but also easy to avoid.<\/p>\n Kathy and Statia over at Safe Mama have already posted an awesome sunscreen report<\/a>. They have a short list of what you should<\/strong> buy, with many reviews and feedback about texture, consistence, scent and efficacy.<\/p>\n The Environmental Working Group also just released their list of the best sunscreens<\/a>. There are some great mineral and non-mineral options.<\/p>\n As for me, I\u2019m still looking for the holy grail of sunscreen \u2013 the natural lotion that won\u2019t make Josie bright blue. This year I think I\u2019m going to try these<\/p>\n