Pregnancy & Sunscreen Use

If a couple is trying to get pregnant, they may be decreasing their chances by using sunscreen containing Tetrahydroxybenzophenone. This chemical may slightly reduce male fertility. Brands of sunscreen that do not contain this ingredient include: Jan Marini Skin Research, MD Solar Science and SolBar. 

Make sure to check the ingredients in your sunscreen if you are trying to conceive. 

If you use sunscreen daily, make sure your are getting enough Vitamin D from your food or by taking a Vitamin D3 supplement becuase sunlight is necessary for skin to make Vitamin D. More on that later.