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Mexitan Dark Tanning Oil
$12.99 $8.99
All Natural, No Chemicals, with GREEN TEA. Mexitan Makes-A-Tan!
OUR ORIGINAL FORMULA, no emulsifiers, no fragrances, no preservatives (parabens), non-allergenic, 100% natural! This perfect blend of oils is an old secret recipe of the natives of Acapulco. Each ingredient serves its own special purpose in nourishing, protecting and moisturizing the skin, while promoting a dark, rich tan. Great for outdoor or indoor tanning! Doesn't contain mineral oil so it won't harm tanning bed equipment. Waterproof. Large 8-oz. Bottle. Your friends will be envious! Click here for a complete list of ingredients
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Mexitan Moisturizer For Face & Body
$12.99 $8.99
All Natural, No Chemicals, with GREEN TEA.
This sensational new discovery in skin care is especially for use after sun or after bathing. Damaged skin is being nourished and rejuvenated, promoting healthier, silkier skin. You'll be astonished by the results achieved in just days. Also ideal for cold, dry climates. For best results, apply twice daily. Makes an invigorating bath oil. Non-allergenic, no fragrances, no emulsifiers, no chemical preservatives (parabens). Large 8 oz. Bottle. Click here for product testimonials
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Mexitan SPF 8 Sunscreen Lotion
$14.99 $10.99
All Natural, No Harsh Chemicals, with GREEN TEA. Mexitan Makes-A-Tan!
Why All-Natural? This unique product combines mineral sunscreens with all natural ingredients to create a safe alternative, perfect for those who experience allergies to traditional sunscreens. It moisturizes your skin, while providing protection from both UVA and UVB rays. Non-allergenic, water resistant, no fragrances, no chemical preservatives (parabens). Large 8 oz. Bottle. Click here for product testimonials
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Mexitan SPF 15 Sunscreen Lotion
$16.99 $12.99
All Natural, No Harsh Chemicals, with GREEN TEA.
While some physicians now suggest it is the toxic chemicals in traditional sunscreens that's contributing to the cancer epidemic, this sunscreen is healthy for your skin! By combining a mineral sunscreen with all natural ingredients, we've created this safe new alternative. Provides both UVA and UVB protection. Non-allergenic, water resistant, no chemical fragrances or preservatives (parabens). Large 8-oz. Bottle. Click here for a complete list of ingredients
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Mexitan SPF 15 Lotion for Golfers
$16.99 $12.99
All Natural, No Harsh Chemicals, with GREEN TEA.
The perfect alternative to other sunscreens that contain potentially harmful chemicals, this product combines a mineral sunscreen with all natural ingredients. It helps protect your skin from both UVA and UVB rays, while nourishing your skin with it's special blend of ingredients. Special non-greasy formula for use during outdoor sports. Also helps repel insects. Non-allergenic, water resistant, no chemical fragrances or preservatives (parabens). Large 8-oz. Bottle. Click here for a complete list of ingredients
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Mexitan SPF 15 Lotion for Anglers
$16.99 $12.99
All Natural, No Harsh Chemicals, with GREEN TEA.
This unique product combines a mineral sunscreen with all natural ingredients to create a new, safe alternative that provides both UVA and UVB protection, without the potentially harmful chemicals found in traditional sunscreens. Water resistant, perfect for use while fishing and boating, and it helps repel insects, too! Non-allergenic, no chemical fragrances or preservatives (parabens). Large 8 oz. Bottle. Click here for a complete list of ingredients
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Mexitan SPF 30 Family Sunscreen Lotion
$18.99 $14.99
All Natural, No Harsh Chemicals, with GREEN TEA.
Why All-Natural? Please...don't smother potentially harmful chemical sunscreens on your family's skin, instead use this safe sunscreen made only with all natural ingredients. This product is healthy for the skin and provides both UVA and UVB protection. The mineral sunblock, which reflects and scatters sun rays away from the body, stays on the skin's surface where you want the protection. Water resistant, non-allergenic, no chemical fragrances, no chemical preservatives (parabens) or emulsifiers. Large 8 oz. Bottle. Click here for a complete list of ingredients
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Mexitan SPF 30 For Surfers & Swimmers
$18.99 $14.99
All Natural, No Harsh Chemicals, with GREEN TEA.
For surfers, swimmers, and beachgoers needing added protection, this lotion is safe and healthy for the skin and provides both UVA and UVB sunblock protection. Contains our 100% natural formula, originally discovered as a secret recipe of the natives in Acapulco, combined with mineral sunscreens titanium dioxide and zinc oxide...with no potentially dangerous chemical sunscreens to be absorbed into your body! Water resistant, non-allergenic, no chemical fragrances, no chemical preservatives (parabens) or emulsifiers. Large 8 oz. Bottle. Click here for a complete list of ingredients
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Mexitan SPF 30 Lotion For Snow Skiers
$18.99 $14.99
All Natural, No Harsh Chemicals, with GREEN TEA.
Finally, a SPF 30 sunscreen lotion for outdoor winter activities with no emulsifiers, no chemical fragrances, no chemical preservatives (parabens), non-allergenic--100% natural! This perfect blend of ingredients, combined with all natural mineral sunscreens, provides UVA and UVB protection when you're exposed to the bright winter sunlight. Helps keep your skin moist and healthy during cold, dry seasons, too! Water resistant. Large 8-oz. Bottle. Click here for a complete list of ingredients
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Mexitan Variety Pack
$89.95
Purchase this assortment of 10 bottles of Mexitan, and you'll save $30 off individual unit price, plus you'll receive FREE shipping on your order! Included are large 8-oz. bottles of the following:
2 Dark Tanning Oil
1 SPF 8 Sunscreen Lotion
2 SPF 15 Sunscreen Lotion
1 Moisturizer For Face & Body
1 SPF 15 Lotion for Golfers
1 SPF 15 Lotion for Anglers
1 SPF 30 Family Sunscreen Lotion
1 SPF 30 Surfers/Swimmers Lotion
Average cost per bottle with this variety package is only $9.00! Share all-natural Mexitan with your friends and family members.
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Hello! My name is Ron Kleier, President & CEO of Mexitan Products, Inc. of Bonita Springs, Florida. It is my pleasure to present chemical-free suncare products for you to purchase on-line! Mexitan's fantastic dark tanning oil truly Makes-A-Tan--it's the best available anywhere! For safe and effective UV protection, we've also developed various SPF lotions, with the perfect blend of natural ingredients of the original "Secret of Acapulco", and the addition of all-natural mineral sunscreens, to offer you and your family an alternative to traditional products that are loaded with potentially harmful chemicals. It's amazing how many folks have severe allergic reactions to popular-brand chemical sunscreens. Welcome to our one-of-a kind all natural store...OPEN 24 HOURS A DAY! Browse our website for other quality products for your family, including Skedattle, Sun Signals, Candlenuts, and beach bags. Please feel free to email Sandra or I with any questions. Thanks for visiting us!
Hi! I'm Sandra Sands, Vice President of Operations, Mexitan Products, Inc., Bonita Springs, Florida. Being a registered nurse, it's important to me to spread the word about the risks of using dangerous chemicals in our daily lives. It's recently been reported that children are developing skin cancer at an alarming rate, and many of us believe it's due to the application of chemical sunscreens, beginning at an early age. It only takes seconds from the time you apply chemical-laden products on your skin for it to absorb into your body and reach your vital organs. Mexitan provides all natural products that are safe for your entire family, including deet-free Skedattle mosquito repellent. Be sure to try new Sun Signals patches to help your family avoid sunburn. We personally process and ship orders immediately, so you'll receive delivery promptly, satisfaction guaranteed. Thank you for your interest in Mexitan!
Mexitan Sun Lovers Gift Pack
$49.95 $39.95
...For someone who loves to soak up sun rays!
Mexitan Makes-A-Tan--this gift pack contains one 8-oz. bottle of three products--Original Dark Tanning Oil, SPF 8 sunscreen lotion, and Mexitan Moisturizer for after sun or bath to promote healthier, silky skin. Also includes a Sun Mate applicator and a 2-oz. Skedattle Mosquito Repellent. Shrink-wrapped in a clam shell basket.
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Skedattle 4-oz. Insect Repellent
$9.99 $7.99
ALL NATURAL, Chemical-Free! Deet-Free!
Skedattle is the all natural mosquito defeater that everyone's talking about...it even works on no-see-ums, gnats, bees, ticks, and chiggers! Skedattle makes bugs scram, beat it, take a hike and get out of town. What's more, it outperforms products with the chemical additive Deet, it even beats 100% Deet! Anglers love Skedattle because it doesn't melt their fishing line and ruin their tackle boxes. Moms love it for kids because it's all natural and smells good. And everyone loves it because it works! Click here for Skedattle testimonials Contains peppermint, lemongrass, and citronella oils, vanillin, and water. 4-oz. Spray Bottle
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Sun Signals Kids UV Sensors
$6.99 $5.99
These self-adhesive and water-resistant patches help your family avoid sunburn. They monitor UV exposure by changing colors to help protect families from sunburn and reduce the risk of skin cancer. When the sensor turns deep orange and the little sunbursts disappear, it's time to reapply a generous amount of sunscreen, put on protective clothing, or seek some shade. It signals when you're reaching a "danger zone" of UVB radiation, before realizing harmful sunburn. 18 Kids fun-shaped patches per package.
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Sun Signals Family UV Sensors
$6.99 $5.99
These self-adhesive and water-resistant patches help your family avoid sunburn. They monitor UV exposure by changing colors to help protect families from sunburn and reduce the risk of skin cancer. When the sensor turns deep orange and the little sunbursts disappear, it's time to reapply a generous amount of sunscreen, put on protective clothing, or seek some shade. It signals when you're reaching a "danger zone" of UVB radiation, before realizing harmful sunburn. 18 all-family round patches per package.
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Sun Mate Lotion Applicators
$8.99 $5.99
This handy applicator is used to apply sunscreen lotions, gels, or tanning oils in hard to reach places. Sun Mates are a fun beach tool for kids, a luxury for sun worshippers, and a life saver for people with limited range of motion. It extends to a length of 12", yet folds to a convenient size for carrying in your beach bag, purse or pocket. Just put lotion directly on pad and apply to skin. Rinses easily with soap and water so you can use it over and over. Assorted colors.
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Tropical Vacation Beach Bag
$49.99 $29.95
We're proud to offer this design by Anne Ormsby, a native Californian, who is known for her bright sunny palette and sense of humor. This well-made cotton bag is very durable and is the ideal size...16"x15"x5" (not including the sturdy handle). The top zips shut, and it also includes a small zipper pouch inside for your valuables. Makes an excellent gift too! To view our other beach bags and beach accessories Click Here
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Pina Colada Candlenut
$12.99 $8.99
This great-smelling aromatherapy candle is hand-poured into a coconut shell from the Caribbean...it even floats in water! Treat yourself to a scensory feast with Candlenuts colorful, highly scented tropical candles. Great for gifts and for parties too. Sweet smelling, passionately scented, perfect for warm summer nights, cold winter days, and romantic occasions anytime! Take a trip to the tropics without leaving home. To view our complete selection of Candlenut scents, including mango, chocolate, key lime, and many more Click Here
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Maxfield's 3-Pack Soap Gift Set
$16.99 $11.99
ALL NATURAL BODY BARS! This extraordinary gift package contains extraordinary bars of natural soap. Made from 100% vegetable oils, without artificial perfumes, colorants, preservatives, or animal products. You will find this soap to be pH mild and long lasting, suitable for the most sensitive skin. Contains a 3.75-oz. bar of Lavender Ecstasy, Honey Orange Contentment, and Mint Morning. Manufactured by Vermont Soapworks.
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Company History--Avonelle's Discovery
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When Avonelle Edwards, of Southwest Florida, was a young girl, she used baby oil as a suntan oil. She was always health conscious, so when she first became aware of the need for sunscreens, she would always read the label. She didn't like what she saw. It felt like choosing the "lessor evil". Did she want damage from the sun or from the chemicals? Now she was on a mission to come up with a sunscreen that didn't contain any potentially dangerous chemicals.
In 1976 Avonelle came upon a homemade suntan oil on the beach of Acapulco, Mexico. She loved how she tanned darker than ever before, but never sunburned. Within a few days her skin was moist and dewy with the most beautiful golden tan she had ever had. Avonelle took the suntan oil home to Florida in an old mason jar. With the oil almost gone and no way to get more, she began analyzing it. After six months of testing, she came up with a suntan oil that was chemical free. She made it in her kitchen for her own use and to give to friends and family members.
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 sunscreen without any harsh chemicals. Avonelle, in addition to developing the Mexitan suncare formulas, used her artistic talents to paint the watercolor artwork used on Mexitan product labels, such as the above lady on the beach.
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 Kleier, owner of Mexitan Products, Inc., in August of 2004. She continues to be an enthusiastic supporter and respected advisor for the growing Mexitan business. Ron Kleier, who previously owned and operated a retail chain of supermarkets in Kansas and Oklahoma, is excited to bring his 33 years of business and marketing expertise to Mexitan Products, Inc., and is now actively pursuing additional retailers, wholesalers, and distributors to promote and sell Mexitan's unique and demanded products to consumers nationally and internationally. Sandra Sands, RN, is the company's Vice President Of Operations. Ron or Sandra can be reached at 239-948-2331.
Copyright © 2005 Mexitan Product, Inc. All rights reserved. · CLICK HERE to Email Us
We ship anywhere in the USA, including Hawaii, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
Mexitan® - All Natural, Chemical Free Suncare Products, available to purchase online.
Mexitan Ingredients--MADE IN THE USA
Mexitan Home Page
Mexitan Gift Packs
Company History
Why All-Natural?
Testimonials
Research Links
Feature Articles About Mexitan
List Of Retailer Locations
Wholesale
Return Policy
COCONUT OIL--Used by the islanders through the centuries to protect and moisturize their skin while aiding in acquiring a glorious, glowing dark tan.
SWEET ALMOND OIL--Is used in cosmetics for its rejuvenating qualities. It is an excellent emollient used for chapped hands and skin inflammation.
SUNFLOWER OIL--Is a superior moisturizer.
COCOA BUTTER (In the Dark Tanning Oil and Moisturizer Only)--Is an excellent salve for chapped areas and is used in the prevention of stretch marks. It is also gentle enough for a baby's tender skin.
LANOLIN--a thick natural moisturizer to soothe and protect skin. It is used in many skin formulas to prevent possible irritation from other oils. It functions as a salve and an emollient by sealing your body's moisture in. It is used for dry skin, sunburn and windburn.
EUCALYPTUS OIL--Is a pore opener. It is an essential oil that when mixed with other oils is easily absorbed by the skin and assists other oils to likewise be absorbed, thus aiding in the moisturizing process. Also well-known as a natural insect repellent.
VITAMIN C--protects against UV rays, skin damage and aging. It is often used in the treatment of burns, surgical wounds and scarring.
VITAMIN E--offers antioxidant protection, which may reduce cancer risk, slows cell damage, and provides anticarcinogenic protection.
GREEN TEA--Is effective in reducing sunburn, according to researchers at Case Western Reserve University and the dermatologist who headed the study. More than 20 studies have indicated that it may prevent some cancers including those of the skin. Click here for more information about Green Tea and sun exposure
ACTIVE INGREDIENTS In Mexitan SPF Sunscreen Lotions--Titanium Dioxide and Zinc Oxide, which are not harsh chemicals--they are natural minerals derived from clay. Both are approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration as sunscreens. Zinc oxide has been used worldwide for over 75 years as a blocking agent to prevent excessive sun exposure. Unlike chemical sunscreens that absorb ultraviolet light, Mother Nature has provided titanium dioxide and zinc oxide which reflect and scatter both UVA and UVB rays away from the body--forming a physical barrier to shield skin, without irritating or clogging the pores. The natural mineral sunscreen, on certain skin types when applied heavily, may leave a mild white appearance, providing the comfort that it remains on the surface of your skin where you need the protection. As with all sunscreen lotions, re-apply frequently and after swimming, perspiring, or towel-drying.
The above ingredients are the ONLY ones in Mexitan! Unlike chemical suncare products, it doesn't contain numerous synthetically-made components. Mexitan contains no emulsifiers, no fragrances, and no chemical preservatives, and it's biodegradable! Be sure to shake the tanning oil and moisturizer well prior to use, since settling of some of the ingredients is normal. Mexitan's perfect blend of ingredients results in a pleasant-smelling product without the addition of chemical fragrances. Mexitan is formulated and manufactured under the strict guidelines of a FDA-approved bottler. Click here to view links with various research information
The largest human organ is your skin, and from head to toe, it's important that you preserve and protect this precious organ. Make it part of your daily routine to keep your skin healthy, protected, and glowing with Mexitan.
*The above information and any statements made on this website have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. Mexitan products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
Copyright © 2005 Mexitan Product, Inc. All rights reserved. · CLICK HERE to Email Us
We ship anywhere in the USA, including Hawaii, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
Mexitan® - All Natural, Chemical Free Suncare Products, available to purchase online.
Mexitan Makes-A-Tan....Testimonials
Mexitan Home Page
Mexitan Gift Packs
Company History
Why All-Natural?
Ingredients
Research Links
Feature Articles About Mexitan
List Of Retailer Locations
Wholesale
Return Policy
Here's what people are saying about Mexitan:
"I discovered Mexitan on one of my frequent trips to Naples, Florida in 2004. I absolutely love the product! I threw away all my other beach products and now use Mexitan exclusively. Last Christmas I gave five of my friends a bottle. They were all envious of my smooth, soft skin. I still use it as a moisturizer after every shower."
Martha Traetow, RN, BSN
"I took two bottles of Mexitan sunblock (SPF 8 and 15) with me to Mexico. I have medium skin and my problem isn't so much sunburn but it's that I have a horrible allergic reaction to the chemicals in traditional sunblock. For the first time in 17 years, I enjoyed my vacation allergy, rash, itch and pain free. Your products will accompany me on every sun-filled vacation from here on out."
Mimi Yorks
"AT LAST! A suntan product without any harsh chemicals. The ingredients in Mexitan are well known to me for their capacity to regenerate cells. Furthermore, the benefits of green tea is well known. I experienced myself the great tanning effects, even so the skin remains moist and soft."
Dr. Gabriele Boerner, M.D.
"I dealt with a severe skin problem that was caused by the chemicals in suntan accelerators. Nothing helped. Doctor Gabriele Boerner suggested I apply Mexitan Suntan Oil. Within weeks the condition was dramatically improved."
Sally Jones
"Thank you for sending me the products I ordered so quickly. Your product's ingredients are exactly what I've been looking for, and just as you represented on your website. I've found that if I put a little of your oil-based moisturizer in my hand and run it through my hair, it makes my curls look better than all the thick, sticky chemical-based products I've tested out. I'm telling everyone I know about your website."
Susan Finkelstein, RRT,MS
"For years I have been allergic to suntan products. I used Mexitan. For the first time ever I did not have a reaction. I am very pleased."
Rose Gilmore
"I'm a Floridian. I've tried lots of suntan products. Mexitan is #1. I fish on weekends, my golden tan does not fade during the week and there is no oily build up which interferes with fishing and boating. After all, Florida lifestyle is about catching the biggest fish and having the darkest tan, right? Thanks, Mexitan.
Suzy Knapp
"My mother suffered from an extreme case of dry and irritated skin. I suggested she try Mexitan Suntan Oil because it is such a remarkable moisturizer. Within weeks her condition had drastically improved."
Marsha Bush
"I am Mexitan's #1 fan. Never have I had a tan so golden and skin so soft. Everywhere I go everyone compliments my tan. Recently I went to the Caribbean. People came up to me and wanted to buy my Mexitan!"
Rae Skandaliaris
"I work in concrete every day. My hands and arms were so damaged from the lime in the concrete that they were covered with a dry, red rash that was so bad it bled. My doctor said I had to find a new job. I heard about Mexitan Moisturizer and in desperation tried it. My rash is totally gone and my skin is remarkably moist.
Bruce Carrier
"I love your products...not greasy at all and absorb right in. Unlike regular tanning lotions that are heavily fragranced, this isn't. Instead of smelling like a huge coconut all day you can wear your lotion and still have protection without harming your body!"
Bethany Kreyssig
"I wanted to drop you a line concerning the Mexitan product that we were fortunate to come across while in Florida. My wife, Jane and I used it extensively during our 2 week stay and found it to be the best tanning product we've ever used. It seemed the unique ingredients provided UV protection as well as tan enhancement that followed for excellent results. Can't wait to see it on the shelves here in Canada!"
Ron Murphy
Copyright © 2005 Mexitan Product, Inc. All rights reserved. · CLICK HERE to Email Us
We ship anywhere in the USA, including Hawaii, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
Mexitan® - All Natural, Chemical Free Suncare Products, available to purchase online.
Facts About Tanning, Sunscreen, and Green Tea
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Health Concerns and Facts About Sun Exposure
The increasing occurrence of skin cancer in the USA 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). Current advice on sun and skin care strongly recommends the heavy use of chemical sunscreens on the delicate skin of babies and young children, as well as adults. 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.
Dr. Marianne Berwick, an epidemiologist at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center reported at a 1998 meeting that her analysis of 16 epidemiology studies suggested that the more sunscreen a person used the higher chance of developing skin cancer. Dr. Frank Garland of the University of California, believes the increased use of chemical sunscreens is the primary cause of the epidemic of skin cancer. Dr. Gordon Ainsleigh in California believes that the use of sunscreens causes more cancer deaths than it prevents. He estimated that the 17% increase in breast cancer observed between 1991 and 1992 may be the result of the pervasive use of sunscreens over the past decade. (Preventive Medicine, Vol. 22, Feb. 1993) Professor John Moan of the Norwegian Cancer Institute found the yearly increase in melanoma in Norway had increased 350% for men and 440% for women during the periods 1957-1984, when sunscreens were introduced.
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: Called a humectant in cosmetics, it is industrial antifreeze, and the major ingredient in brake and hydraulic fluid. Material Data Sheets on Propylene Glycol 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.
Chemical sunscreens contain 2-5% of chemical compounds. Benzophenone, and similar compounds, is one of the most powerful free radical generators known to man. It is used in industrial process as a free radical to initiate chemical reaction. 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.
Worldwide the greatest risk in melanoma has been in countries where sunscreens have been heavily promoted. Queensland, Australia, where the medical establishment has vigorously promoted the use of sunscreens has more evidence of melanoma per capita than any other place (Garland, Cedric F., et al American Journal of Public Health, April 1992). Drs. Cedric and Frank Garland of the University of California have pointed out that while sunscreens do prevent against sunburn there is no scientific proof they protect against basal cell carcinoma in humans.
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. Click here to view research information about concerns of chemical sunscreens
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, Vitamin C, which neutralizes UVA/UVB-induced free radicals, and Vitamin E, which slows cell damage, and provides anticarcinogenic protection. Click here for a complete list of ingredients
Moderate Sun Tanning Is Healthy
Humans evolved in the presence of sunlight. Mother nature gave us skin pigment or melanin to protect us from sunburn. The closer you lived to the equator, the more melanin you were born with. The dark skinned people of Africa, the Mexicans, South Americans, etc., are naturally protected by their dark skin pigment. A suntan as we know it brings the melanin to the surface of the skin creating the brown color we call a suntan and this then protects us from sunburn in the very same way.
Dr. Martin Rieger discussed the chemistry of oxidization and peroxidation in his publications and emphasizes that melanin, the skin's pigment, is a free radical scavenger and protects us.
Dr. Ester Johns, Northern California Cancer Center, reports that sunlight is the only way we get Vitamin D, which can lower breast cancer by 40%. Sunlight exposure may reduce breast cancer 30-40% and ovarian cancer by 80%. Rates of breast, prostate, ovarian and colon cancer are lower in persons with more sunlight exposure. Cancer rates are highest in northern states with the least sunlight. White women in the South had a 41% lower risk of breast cancer.
Dr. John Voorhees M.D., University of Michigan, says that sunlight inhibits more cancer deaths than it causes. Cancer deaths are higher in sun deprived areas of the world and decrease significantly as one gets closer to the Equator. Malignant melanoma skin cancer is most common in people who do not receive regular sun exposure and most frequently develop on parts of the body that are not regularly exposed to sunlight.
Dr. Gordon Ainsleigh estimates 30,000 cancer deaths in the USA could be prevented each year if people would adopt a regime of regular, but moderate sun exposure.
There is evidence that, in older people, too little sunshine can increase susceptibility to a range of serious diseases. (AARP Your Health, June, 2004) Studies now show that Vitamin D (from direct sunlight) not only helps the body absorb calcium, building stronger bones, but also protects against a host of other problems, including heart disease, rheumatoid arthritis, multiple sclerosis and cancers of the breast, prostate and colon. Vitamin D deficiency has also been linked to an increased risk of falls among people over 65 and to persistent and unexplained bone and joint pain. "If sunlight were really that bad for us, we'd be nocturnal creatures like mice", says Francis Gasparro, professor of dermatology at Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia.
Importance of Green Tea in Mexitan
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. Click here to view links about green tea research
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. GREEN TEA helps reduce the risk of sunburn.
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 include coconut oil, sweet almond oil, sunflower oil, lanolin, eucalyptus oil, vitamin E, vitamin C, and green tea. The eucalyptus oil works as a natural insect repellant, as well as a pore opener.
*The above statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. Mexitan products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
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We ship anywhere in the USA, including Hawaii, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands.