Alright, let’s talk about this sunscreen stuff, you know, the stuff you slather on when the sun’s beatin’ down. I heard some things, and it ain’t pretty. They’re sayin’ there’s these tiny little bits of plastic in it, real small, like dust you can’t even see. They call ’em “microplastics,” sounds fancy, but it ain’t good, not one bit.
What are these microplastics anyway? Well, from what I gather, it’s like this: them sunscreen makers, they put this stuff in there for different reasons. One, they say it helps the cream stay all mixed together, so it don’t separate like milk gone bad. Another thing, they say it makes the sunscreen feel nicer on your skin, all smooth and such. But I tell ya, smooth ain’t worth nothin’ if it’s gonna mess you up.
Now, I ain’t no scientist, but I heard tell that these little plastic bits can get into your body. They say you can breathe ’em in, eat ’em, or they can even go right through your skin. And once they’re in, who knows what they do? It’s like eatin’ dirt, only you can’t see it. They’re sayin’ it might cause all sorts of problems down the road, like that cancer stuff, or maybe mess with your insides.
- They say you can breathe it in.
- They say you can eat it.
- They say it can go right through your skin.
And it ain’t just us humans, neither. Them little plastic bits, they wash off when you go swimmin’, and then the fishes eat ’em. And then what? We eat the fishes! It’s all connected, you see? We’re messin’ with nature, and it’s gonna come back and bite us, sure as the sun rises in the east.
What kind of sunscreens got this stuff? Well, it seems like it’s in a lot of ’em, especially them leave-on kinds. You know, the ones you put on and don’t wash off right away. Like them face creams with sunscreen in ’em, or them lip balms. And even some of them spray sunscreens, though they say it ain’t the sunscreen part that’s the problem, but other stuff they put in to make it spray good.
And here’s the kicker: they ain’t really payin’ attention to this problem! They’re all worried about the stuff you wash off, like shampoo and soap, but they’re forgettin’ about the stuff that stays on your skin all day long. It’s like they’re lookin’ the other way, hopin’ we won’t notice. But we ain’t dumb, are we?
So what do we do about it? Well, I reckon we gotta start payin’ attention to what we’re buyin’. Look at the labels, see what’s in it. And if you see a bunch of long, fancy words you can’t even pronounce, maybe put it back on the shelf. Try to find sunscreens with natural stuff in ’em, stuff you recognize. And don’t be afraid to ask questions. If the store folks don’t know, find someone who does. We gotta look out for ourselves, ’cause nobody else is gonna do it for us.
And them scientists, they need to get to work figurin’ this out. They need to see how bad this stuff really is, and then tell them sunscreen makers to stop puttin’ it in there. It ain’t right, sellin’ us stuff that might be makin’ us sick. It’s all about money, ain’t it? They don’t care about us, they just care about makin’ a buck. But we ain’t gonna stand for it, no sir.
This is important, folks. We gotta protect ourselves and our families. We gotta be smart and we gotta be loud. Don’t let ’em fool you with their fancy talk and their smooth creams. There’s plastic in that sunscreen, and it ain’t doin’ us any good. So spread the word, tell your neighbors, tell your friends. The more we know, the better off we’ll be.
And one more thing, them spray sunscreens, they got other nasty stuff in ’em too, stuff that can dry out your skin and make you cough. So maybe just stick to the regular kind, the kind you rub in. It might take a little longer, but it’s better for you in the long run. Trust me on this one.
Remember, sun protection is important, but not at the cost of putting potentially harmful stuff on our bodies. We need to find safer alternatives and demand transparency from the companies that make these products. It’s our health and our planet at stake, after all.
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