Natural Biodegradable Suncare Products

Mexitan suncare products include all natural and biodegradable sunscreen, tanning oil, and moisturizer, with the added protection of green tea. All Mexitan sunscreens are eco-friendly, hypoallergenic, chemical-free, and even safe for kids. Skedattle mosquito repellent is deet-free and works great too!

This merchant also offers highly - scented natural palm wax candles, including coconut shell COCOcandleNUTS. Each palm wax candle has a unique and beautiful pattern, unlike paraffin and soy. Mexitan offer free shipping on all orders over $50!

Facts About Tanning, Sunscreen, and Green Tea

The increasing occurrence of skin cancer is a major concern of physicians. New research shows that the active ingredients (toxic chemicals) in some sunscreens may contribute to genetic damage and skin cancer (The Scientist, Mar/Apr. 1999, page 7). The consumer falsely believes a sunscreen forms an invisible protective barrier against harmful solar rays. In fact, the sunscreen chemicals can absorb the rays' energy, become energized, and chemically reactivate themselves, which can lead to chemical reaction in the skin that creates free radicals that cause DNA damage.

Researchers encourage consumers to READ THE LABELS on suncare products. If the product contains any of the following chemical ingredients, use discretion before applying to your skin:

• Benzophenones (dixoybenzone, oxybenzone)

• PABA and PABA esters (ethyl dihydroxy propyl PAB, glyceryl PABA,
  

• p-aminobenzoic acid padimate O or Octyl dimethyl PABA

• Cinnamates (cinoxate, ethylhexyl, p-methoxycinnamate)

• Salicylates (ethylhexyl salicylate, homosalate, octyl salicylate)

• Avobenzone (butyl-methyoxydibenzoylmethane; Parsol 1789)

• Digalloyl trioleate

• Menthyl anthranilate

• Propylene Glycol and Ethylene Glycol: Called a humectant in cosmetics, it is industrial antifreeze, and the major ingredient in brake and hydraulic fluid. Material Data Sheets warn to avoid skin contact as it is systemic and can cause liver abnormalities and kidney damage. If anti freeze is spilled on your garage floor and a dog or cat drinks one lick, it will kill them.

Generally, chemical sunscreens contain 2-5% of chemical compounds. When activated by ultra violet light, it doubles the bond to produce two free radical sights. The free radicals then initiate a chain reaction which can increase skin damage and increase skin cancer.

In 1997, Europe, Canada and Australia changed sunscreens to use only three specific sunscreen ingredients, avobenzone, titanium dioxide and zinc oxide as the basis of sunscreens. All others were banned.

Mexitan encourages use of only pure suncare products made with all natural ingredients, or pure mineral sunscreens that act as reflective sun blocks such as titanium dioxide and zinc oxide, which provide a physical barrier to the sun, does not irritate skin, and protects against both UVA and UVB rays. The ingredients in Mexitan include Green Tea, which some researchers suggest reduces skin damage from radiation, and Vitamin E, which slows cell damage, and provides anticarcinogenic protection.

Recent studies suggest that GREEN TEA may counteract the adverse biological effects of UV Radiation. GREEN TEA was shown to help protect skin cells, and the effects of both UVB and UVA rays by its photoprotective effect on human skin and its polyphenolic antioxidant contents.

GREEN TEA protection works in the cell after exposure to ultraviolet rays. Studies suggest it causes abnormal cells to kill themselves, a type of programmed cell suicide that prevents the development of abnormal growths. GREEN TEA inhibits UVB-induced erythema response in the skin (redness reaction). At the same time GREEN TEA supports the production of melanin, the skin's own natural sunburn protection. Also, GREEN TEA helps reduce the risk of sunburn.

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This leads to a new strategy...GREEN TEA combined with a mineral sunscreen. Mexitan meets the immediate need for a non-chemical sunscreen. Each ingredient has been carefully chosen for its specific benefit to the protection and nourishment of your skin.

The ingredients of Mexitan sunscreen lotions include coconut oil, lecithin, sunflower oil, glycerine, eucalyptus oil, vitamin E, vitamin A, shea butter, jojoba oil, xanthan gum and green tea. The eucalyptus oil works as a natural insect repellant, as well as a pore opener. However, Mexitan products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

Mexitan was founded by a health conscious lady, Avonelle. When she became a widow in 1996, Avonelle found herself with nothing to do and asked her son for advice. He said, "Mom, why don't you put your suntan oil on the market? Everything out there is full of chemicals. It's time for an all natural suntan oil." She listened and so Mexitan was born.

Mexitan suntan oil went on the market in 1997 in Naples, Florida to a "sold out" crowd. Everyone loved it and back orders piled up. Mexitan has continued to be a best seller in Southwest Florida. Eventually the product line has expanded, including the first all natural sunscreens without any harsh chemicals (now available in SPF 8, 15, 30, and 50).

Realizing that consumers everywhere are in need of Mexitan's products, but not desiring to grow the business further herself, Avonelle sold the product line to Ron and Sandra Kleier, owners of Mexitan Products, Inc., in August of 2004 whilst she continues to be an enthusiastic supporter and valuable advisor for the growing Mexitan business.

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