This weekend marks the first celebration of Summer for many of us.  We will be spending time outside soaking up some vitamin D on what looks to be a sunny Pittsburgh weekend, sharing laughter and fun with family and friends.  But how are we protecting our health and keeping our family safe amidst all of the partying?  Those of you who have followed the Pittsburgh Center for Complementary Health and Healing for years know that this isn't the first time for me to write about the dangers of sunscreen and probably will not be the last.  This is one of those topics that no matter how much fun I am having just kicking back and relaxing, I can't get off my mind.  I cringe at the sight of someone I love lathering up with a sunscreen that could potentially accelerate the harmful effects of the sun!

So here for 2010 the Environmental Working Group has put together an amazing guide to Sunscreen.

Here is their recommendations for the:
Best Beach and Sport Sunscreen
Best SPF Lip Balm
Best SPF Moisturizers
Best SPF Makeup