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Let the Sunshine In

May is skin cancer awareness month and while we want to keep safe from the sun, we should remember that the sun does have some positive affects too. Yes, it feels so good on a cold day to bask in the warm rays of the sun. This may be linked to the fact that sunlight triggers the pineal gland, located in the brain, to produce chemicals called tryptamines, which elevate mood. This may in part explain why some people suffer from seasonal affective disorder and others do not.

The sun’s UV produces Vitamin D in our bodies. Vitamin D, sometimes referred to as the ‘sun vitamin’, helps increase immunity, bone and muscle strength and has been shown to lower risk for certain types of cancer.

The sun has also been shown to help those who suffer from certain skin conditions like psoriasis. Light treatment boxes have been simulated on doctor’s offices to produce a sun-like affect for sufferers.

UV has also been shown to kill virus and bacteria. The perfect example of this is when you hang out clothes to dry, the UV penetrates the cell of the bacteria/virus and kills it. Underwear, workout clothes and diapers are great to dry outside because of this.

UV is clearly very powerful and steps should always be taken to protect yourself. Just remember a little sun in the right way never hurt anyone.

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Pale Skin Is IN

We all have excuses about why we don’t protect our skin from the sun. We will spend hundreds of dollars on face serums and moisturizers that promise to turn back the hands of time, but won’t take 30 seconds to spritz on a little sun screen. Those serums and moisturizers will help after the damage has already occurred, but why let it continue?!? There are so many easy and quick ways to protect yourself and most importantly, your face, from the sun!

The first and most important way to protect yourself is to use sunscreen. No more excuses about clogged pores and sticky product. You have options now. Reapply throughout the day, even if you’re not at the beach. Walking to and from your car or train, you are getting sun! This will add up. Another great way to protect yourself is to wear a hat. Hats are very fashion forward right now, so you don’t have to feel like you need to wear a big sun hat, just something that has a brim.

If you are doing outdoor activities for long periods of time, wear protective clothing and do not forget to reapply after sweating or swimming. Check the UV index in your area, so you know the severity.

Remember pale skin is beautiful and sun damage is an uphill battle. Protect yourself!

 

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