Vitamin D - The Sunshine vitamin Think about vitamin D, the sunshine vitamin when you’re catching up on summer rays. It’s sometimes called the “sunshine vitamin” because it’s produced in your skin in response to sunlight. Vitamin D is a fat-soluble vitamin in a family of compounds that includes vitamins D-1, D-2, and D-3. It can [...]
Toxic Sunscreens - Why are They So Bad For You? Do you dutifully apply sunscreen on all of your exposed skin every time you go out in the sun? There are a few reasons why this widely circulated advice is counter to reason, one of which is the sunscreen itself. Every year the Environmental Working [...]
Natural Summer Tips Summer is a beautiful season, complete with sun-flushed cheeks, rejuvenating vacations, and an explosion of fruit. But it has a dark side. Dehydration, sun damage, stinky armpits… We’re bringing you some of our best tips and DIY recipes to keep your skin clean, safe, and looking amazing this summer. 1. Find a [...]
Natural Sun Protection Herbs, Oils and Vitamins for Skin Ultraviolet radiation (UV) from the sun can wreak havoc on skin. Over time, it can cause sunburns, wrinkles, premature aging, and cancer, and reduce immunity against infections. Always use sun protection on a daily basis to protect yourself from damaging UV rays, but if you want [...]
Melasma, sometimes called chloasma, appears as a symmetrical blotchy, brownish pigmentation on the face. The pigmentation is due to overproduction of melanin by the pigment cells, melanocytes. There are several known triggers for melasma. Sun exposure – this is the most important avoidable risk factor. Pregnancy may provoke melasma – in affected women, the [...]
