Back to Basics...Happy, Healthy & Whole! Sun exposure is actually good for us, but we must protect our skin. Sunscreens help to minimize the effects of sun exposure so you can spend time outdoors safely. This is great information, especially the chart of oils with natural SPF. Sunlight is our most natural and effective source of vitamin D. Vitamin D works in the body to promote bone growth, aid in the absorption of minerals from food, and strengthen the immune system. Lack of vitamin D is linked to bone loss, several forms of cancer, and increased risk of heart attacks in men. Sunlight helps to stimulate the release of "feel good hormones" (endorphins), aiding in the treatment of depression, or even just feeling “down in the dumps.” Regular exposure to sunlight also works against the growth of some types of cancer cells. In addition, sunlight can aid in the functioning of the cardiovascular system, as well as the liver, kidneys, and thyroid. A sunscreen with an SPF of 15 filters 92% of the UVB. Put another way, a sunscreen with an SPF of 15 will delay the onset of a sunburn in a person who would otherwise burn in 10 minutes to burn in 150 minutes. The SPF 15 sunscreen allows a person to stay out in the sun 15 times longer.
Posted on: Wed, 24 Jul 2013 10:30:05 +0000
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