When You Know Better, You Do Better.
I haven’t worn sunscreen in over a decade. To be honest, I haven’t ever worn it much. All the potions & lotions & maintenance have always seemed excessive.
Reason #1: Sunlight is Essential for Health
Full-spectrum sunlight is a biological necessity. Every living system on Earth evolved under this light in an adaptive interaction with the Sun.
Sunlight drives vitamin D production (a hormone), regulates circadian rhythm, boosts immune function, and supports mental health. Blocking it in the first place, then with creams full of questionable chemicals? Why?
Yes, I know that the Science & Experts say something else. I figured out why they’re wrong, and the truth makes a lot more sense to me. I don’t have time to debate about it. Not my gig. But I can point you to the same information that convinced me. It’s your choice to look at it or not.
I get it. It’s hard to wrap your head around the idea that you’re misinformed this badly. I’ve been there.
A modern problem isn’t too much sun, it’s too little. We’re living indoors, bathed in artificial blue light, and starving for real light. That’s contributing to skyrocketing rates of chronic disease.
The System Says I’m Wrong. Non-compliance is my right.
Why?
Because sick people are profitable. Dig deeper….they’re stealing your time. They are TIME thieves. (Hint: start looking for Time Thieves in your life.)
Chronic illness feeds the machine. Sunscreen, pharmaceuticals, endless “preventive care” — all of it is a carefully constructed ecosystem built to:
- Keep you afraid
- Keep you dependent
- Keep you in the dark — literally
They brand their campaign as “healthcare,” but in truth, it’s disease management for profit. They have no true intention of curing anything. In fact, the system thrives when you’re just sick enough to need them forever.
Sunlight isn’t the threat. The Centralized System is.
I’m not reckless, I listen to my body. I began by getting gradual sun exposure, avoiding burning, and nourishing myself with real food.
Ingredients in Sunscreens.
Oxybenzone is a chemical UV blocker.
Oxybenzone is a Hormone Disruptor.
- Endocrine disruptor: Studies (both animal and human) have shown oxybenzone mimics estrogen and alters hormone levels, especially in children and pregnant women.
- Detected in urine, blood, breast milk, and even amniotic fluid after topical application.
- It’s systemically absorbed, even after a single application.
- A 2020 FDA study showed oxybenzone remained in the bloodstream at concerning levels for days after one use, well above the FDA’s safety threshold.
- Proven to bleach and kill coral reefs, even at low concentrations.
- Banned in places like Hawaii, Palau, and parts of the Caribbean because of its marine toxicity.
- Also affects fish and sea life by disrupting development and reproduction.
- Higher Risk for Children
- Kids absorb more per body weight, and their developing systems are more vulnerable to hormone disruption.
- Not recommended for children by many independent scientists.
Banana Boat, Neutrogena, Coppertone, and some Aveeno products include oxybenzone.
Octinoxate (also called octyl methoxycinnamate)
A synthetic chemical sunscreen ingredient used to absorb UVB rays (not UVA)
Common in drugstore sunscreens, makeup with SPF, moisturizers, lip balms, foundations, etc.
Another Hormone Disruptor.
- Studies show octinoxate can mimic estrogen, disrupt thyroid function, and affect reproductive systems.
- Found to interfere with hormones in rats, fish, and human cell cultures.
- Absorbs through skin and has been detected in urine, blood plasma, and breast milk.
May Cause Allergic Reactions
- Some experience skin irritation or allergic reactions, especially when exposed to sunlight (called photoallergic contact dermatitis). A lot of these chemicals are at the root of why people have “allergies”. Your Histamines are malfunctioning.
Neurotoxicity Potential
- Evidence (animal models) suggests potential neurotoxic effects, especially during fetal development or puberty.
Like oxybenzone, octinoxate harms coral reefs, contributing to bleaching, DNA damage, and disruption of reproduction.
Banned in Hawaii and Palau due to marine toxicity.
Accumulates in aquatic organisms — it’s persistent and bioaccumulative.
Avobenzone:
What It Does
- Absorbs UVA radiation (320–400 nm) effectively.
- Doesn’t protect against UVB, so it’s always paired with other ingredients.
- Often found in Neutrogena, Coppertone, Banana Boat, and most chemical-based sunscreens.
Why It’s Problematic
Instability
- Breaks down quickly in sunlight, losing up to 50–90% of its effectiveness within 30–60 minutes unless stabilized by other chemicals.
- Breakdown can result in free radicals, which damage skin cells and DNA — ironic, considering it’s supposed to protect you from that.
- Often paired with photostabilizers like octocrylene, which comes with issues (endocrine disruption and contamination with benzophenone).
Hormone Disruption
- Not as strong an endocrine disruptor as oxybenzone or octinoxate, but still under investigation.
- Some lab studies suggest it interferes with cell signaling and hormone receptors under UV exposure.
- The breakdown products may be more toxic than avobenzone itself.
Absorbed Into the Body
- Like most chemical UV filters, avobenzone is absorbed into the bloodstream, even after a single application.
- FDA studies show avobenzone remains in the body above the safety threshold — yet the agency says more data is needed before pulling it.
Environmental Concerns
- Not as well studied as oxybenzone or octinoxate, but toxic to marine life, including coral and fish.
- Degrades in seawater and chlorinated water into toxic byproducts, including aromatic acids and ketones.
WHAT CAUSES SKIN CANCER?
Why isn’t your body capable of processing sunlight properly?
1st – Putting toxic, sun-blocking chemicals on your skin for starters. (let us also not forget the myriad hormone-disrupting chemicals that are normalized in daily LIFE – fragrances in detergents, shampoos, dish soaps, candles, air “freshners”, cosmetics & “beauty” products in general, plus many others)
Seed Oils – PUFAs (polyunsaturated fatty acids) cause dysfunction in the skin (body). Omega-6 fatty acids like linoleic acid, are major contributors to inflammation in the body. This isn’t a theory. Mechanistic, biochemical, and observational evidence link excess PUFA intake to chronic inflammatory diseases.
Refined sugar is another major cause of inflammation in the body. This is well-supported by biological mechanisms, clinical studies, and real-world disease patterns.
Chronic inflammation interferes with your body’s ability to naturally process and benefit from sunlight.
Sunlight is needed to
- Produce vitamin D (via UVB exposure to cholesterol in your skin)
- Regulate circadian rhythm and sleep
- Support mitochondrial function
- Boost serotonin and dopamine
- Fuel nitric oxide production for blood flow and heart health
How Inflammation Disrupts Sunlight Processing
1. Blocks Vitamin D Conversion
- Chronic inflammation increases levels of cytokines like IL-6 and TNF-alpha.
- These interfere with the enzymes needed to convert sunlight (UVB) into active vitamin D.
- Even if you spend time outside, you can’t synthesize enough vitamin D, or you convert it into inactive forms.
This is why most people have autoimmune conditions & obesity is going off the charts. (both linked to high inflammation) Most people test low in vitamin D even with sun exposure. Health is being systematically destroyed.
2. Dysregulates Melanin Response
- Healthy sun exposure should trigger gradual tanning, which protects skin.
- In inflamed systems, the skin becomes more reactive, sensitive, or damaged under sunlight, leading to:
- Sun rashes
- Photosensitivity
- Increased risk of burning or hyperpigmentation
3. Damages Mitochondria
- Your mitochondria use red and near-infrared light from the sun to boost ATP production (cellular energy).
- Inflammation causes oxidative stress and mitochondrial dysfunction, blunting your ability to harness sunlight as a metabolic boost.
4. Triggers Immune Overreaction to UV
- Normally, UV exposure has an anti-inflammatory effect.
- But if your system is already inflamed, UV light can trigger flare-ups instead of healing, especially in autoimmune or inflammatory skin conditions (e.g., lupus, rosacea, eczema).
Root Cause: Modern Lifestyle
- Diets high in PUFAs, sugar, processed food, and seed oils = chronic, silent inflammation
- Constant blue light, poor sleep, stress, and chemical exposure further wreck your system
- This creates a vicious cycle where your body becomes sunlight-intolerant, even though it’s starved for it
Sunlight heals — but only if your body isn’t too inflamed to receive it.
If you’re stuck in an inflamed state, your body blocks the benefits of the sun, turning something essential into something it can’t process.
Throw the sunscreen in the trash. Fix the inflammation – regain your connection to natural light – restore your biology.