☀️Protect your skin, enjoy the sun!
Summer is the perfect time to enjoy the outdoors, feel healthy and soak up some vitamin D. However, it’s important to remember that the sun’s ultraviolet (UV) rays can be harmful to your skin if you don’t take proper precautions. Covering up with clothing and seeking shade are great ways to prevent sun damage, but there are other steps you can take to keep your skin safe. In this blog post, we’ll share some tips on how to protect your skin from the sun this summer and how to get that healthy sun-kissed glow!
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Summer skin care supplements: what can help?
Did you know summertime is also the best season to stock up on supplements that can help protect your skin from the harmful effects of UV light exposure?
Here are a some few vitamins and minerals selected by our practitioners to help keep your skin healthy and protected all summer long:
Vitamin E
Vitamin E: A potent antioxidant, is the first line of defence to protect the skin from damage caused by UV exposure. It also helps with moisturising the skin, keeping it hydrated and looking healthy.
Vitamin A
Vitamin A is an essential nutrient for the health of our skin. It is a powerful antioxidant, which means that it helps to protect the skin cells from damage caused by free radicals and UV rays. Free radicals are unstable molecules that can damage the skin cells, and lead to premature ageing. Vitamin A promotes healthy skin in general. It also helps to stimulate the production of new skin cells, which can help to repair damage that has already been done.
Vitamin B complex
B Complex contains vitamin B3, also known as niacin, is an essential nutrient that plays a vital role in protecting the skin. The body needs niacin to produce energy, repair DNA, and maintain healthy skin and hair. It protects skin against moisture loss and dehydration and effectively improves skin tone and discoloration caused by sun damage
Niacin is also a powerful antioxidant that helps to protect the skin from damage caused by free radicals. Niacin helps to neutralise free radicals and prevent oxidativedamage. It also helps to keep the skin hydrated, supple and is an essential nutrient for healthy skin.
Vitamin C
Vitamin C: Another powerful antioxidant, vitamin C helps to neutralise the damaging effects of free radicals generated by UV exposure. It also helps to promote collagen production, keeping the skin looking firm and youthful.
Zinc
Zinc: This essential mineral plays a vital role in skin health. Zinc helps protect the skin from damage, helps heal wounds, and can even help reduce the appearance of scars.
Selenium
Selenium:This mineral is essential for healthy skin. Selenium helps protect the skin from damage caused by UV light, inflammation and pigmentation, and more.
Astaxanthin
Astaxanthin is helpful for skin protection, it is a powerful antioxidant that can help protect the skin from damage caused by ultraviolet (UV) radiation. When used as a dietary supplement or topical treatment, astaxanthin can help to reduce the risk of skin cancer and other forms of skin damage caused by UV radiation. Astaxanthin accumulates in the epidermis and dermis layers of your skin, helping to block ultraviolet radiation and repair damage already done.
Iron plus topical patch contains a sufficient amount of astaxanthin, so if you are low in iron this would be a great supplement for you and your skin. However, if you are not iron deficient, this patch is only recommended with professional supervision.
Here are some other tips for protecting your skin from the summer's overexposure to the sun:
1. Stay great - seek shade
Being in the sun and absorbing vitamin D is great, but too much sun exposure can damage the skin and could lead to sunburn which you always want to avoid. One of the best ways to protect your skin from the sun is to seek shade, especially during the midday hours when the sun’s rays are the strongest.
2. Cover up !
Another great way to protect your skin is to cover up with clothing, including long-sleeved shirts, pants, hats, and sunglasses.
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3. Find the right sunscreen
Sunscreen is initially designed to protect your skin from the harmful rays of the sun. However, some sunscreens contain chemicals that can be harmful to your health. Some of these chemicals can be absorbed into your body, where they can cause health problems
One of the most common chemicals found in sunscreens is oxybenzone. This chemical has been linked to hormone disruption, increased risk of cancer, and other health problems.
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Another ingredient to be aware of is retinyl palmitate. This chemical is added to sunscreen to help it absorb better into your skin. However, retinyl palmitate has been linked to an increased risk of skin tumours, lesions and its contribution to vitamin A toxicity when applied to the skin in the presence of sunlight
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So, should you avoid sunscreen altogether? No, that’s not necessary. Just be sure to choose a sunscreen that does not contain harmful chemicals. Look for sunscreens that are made with natural ingredients. When it comes to choosing a natural sunscreen, there are a few things to keep in mind. First, you’ll want to make sure that the sunscreen is broad-spectrum, which means that it will protect against both UVA and UVB rays. And finally, you’ll want to make sure that the sunscreen is water-resistant. Don’t forget to reapply more often if you’re swimming or sweating.
There has been a lot of debate lately about whether or not sunscreen is bad for you. Some people say that it is, while others claim that it isn’t. So, what’s the truth? If you want to know more about this, this video is for you.
4. Avoid tanning beds
Tanning beds emit harmful UV rays that can damage your skin, so it’s best to stay away from them.
However, if you want to get that sun-kissed glow, we have a great tip!
5. Get that healthy sun-kissed glow!
Melanin is a pigment that helps protect your skin from UV light. Are you hoping to increase your melanin through sun exposure? Then you can take l-tyrosine pills since it increases melanin production or copper supplements as this helps facilitate the process.
6. Check your skin regularly
It’s important to perform a self-exam of your skin regularly, and to see a dermatologist for a professional skin exam at least once a year. This will help you to identify any changes in your skin, including new moles or growths.
Thank you for reading our blog on how to protect your skin. We hope that you have found the information helpful and that you will take steps to protect yourself and your family from the harmful effects of the sun. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us and we will be happy to help.