Get some sunshine, avoid sunscreen and self tanner
I feel like for some reason people think the sun is our enemy, so everyone lathers up with sunscreen or avoids the sun. The sun is actually our friend and we need it to survive. Getting sunshine in moderate dosages is actually extremely beneficial for your health. Most sunscreens can be harmful and contain so many different chemicals that our skin absorbs. It can be very toxic to our health.
But here are some reasons why you should get some sunshine and avoid self tanner and most sunscreens:
Vitamin D. Now everyone knows that the sun provides us with Vitamin D. But does anyone know why this is important? I will tell you. Vitamin D (it is actually a hormone our kidney’s produce) regulates our mood, helps to manage weight, supports immune function, helps keep our skin from aging pre maturely, and it also helps fight off diseases. People are so quick to assume the sun is dangerous, so they cover themselves with toxic sunscreen which blocks the sun, so your skin cannot absorb Vitamin D. Make sure you are getting a healthy dose of sunshine. 15-20 minutes of sunshine daily can have a huge impact.
Sunscreen can only prevent sunburn. It does not protect you against skin cancer. Since the rise of sunscreen, skin cancer has actually increased. Avoid using chemically based sunscreens. If you plan on being in the sun for hours and cannot seek shade, use a mineral based sunscreen that is all natural such as: Manda Sunscreen
Self Tanner is actually not good for you. A lot of people think that self tanner is better than going in the sun. But if you think about it, most self tanners contain some toxic chemicals that absorb into your skin and can cause health issues. DHA can cause your skin to age quicker due to it causing your skin to “caramelize” which you could compare to burnt toast or meat. Basically what that means is that even though you are not in the sun, it can still roast your skin. Don’t you notice that when you use self tanner, your skin is more dry? It has the potential to cause DNA damage as well as cancer. It can lower vitamin D production and it can irritate your skin. If you want a glow, use the Aphrodisiac Glow Body Oil from The Golden Secrets. You can get 10% off using the code: Saltysea10
Now take what you want from this blog post, but bottom line is natural is usually better. Get safe sun exposure, avoid chemically based sunscreen (if you need to use sunscreen, use the one I mentioned), and avoid DHA based self tanners. Our bodies were made to be in the sun. Use the Heal All Oil from The Golden Secrets for before sun exposure and after sun exposure to protect your skin’s moisture barrier.
