I find myself in awe of the sun now more than ever. I am aware of the important benefits we receive from the sun. Yet, I am conscious of the need to take protective precautions.

Health Benefits from the Sun

The Sun provides numerous health benefits.  It assists the body’s synthesis of vitamin D which offers some protection from the risk of skin cancer.  The production of vitamin D is spurred on as an immune response from the body receiving ultraviolet B (UVB) rays from sun light.  Increased vitamin D has other health benefits to the body, but excessive
UVB rays can damage the skin and raises risks of skin cancer. Sensible sun exposure actually prevents skin cancer, breast cancer, prostate cancer, depression, and even osteoporosis.

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Sun Care from the inside out

There is more we can do to protect our skin besides using topical products.  Research has shown that eating sufficient essential fatty acids (efa) helps protect our skin from UVA-UVB rays.  A diet rich in omega 3 and omega 6 oils (6:3 ratio) is effective in preventing cancer specifically skin cancer.  Most American diets are deficient in omega 3 oils.  Good sources of omega 3 oils are wild deep water fish, fatty fish, walnuts and flax seeds.  It is also important to eat foods rich in anti-oxidants (vitamins A,C,E and trace minerals zinc and selenium) preferably from plant sources e.g. sea weeds and raw vegetables.

Wise Sunning

After Sun Care & Repair

Be sure to nourish your skin with a good after sun product. Citrus & Sass is an excellent sun repair cream. It contains Kukui Nut, Coconut and Sesame seed oils, all of which are noted specifically for their after sun replenishing qualities.