Tank
02-05-2008, 09:02 AM
Dr. Mercola has great info on why not to use sunscreen. BUt here is some extras for you protection
Sunscreens do not block 100% of the sunšs rays, so we need to increase antioxidant rich foods in our diet and use antioxidant rich skin care products.
Antioxidants are very high in the Oberry family, especially the darker berries.
Ingredients to look for when purchasing sunscreens/skin care products:
Green tea: this antioxidant prevents oxidative stress by reducing the number of sunburn cells and diminishes the DNA damage caused by the sun.
Pomegranate: this antioxidant has antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties and when added to sunscreens, the SPF activity becomes stronger.
Vitamin C: this antioxidant rich vitamin prevents free radical damage to the skin and has anti-inflammatory properties.
Sunscreens do not block 100% of the sunšs rays, so we need to increase antioxidant rich foods in our diet and use antioxidant rich skin care products.
Antioxidants are very high in the Oberry family, especially the darker berries.
Ingredients to look for when purchasing sunscreens/skin care products:
Green tea: this antioxidant prevents oxidative stress by reducing the number of sunburn cells and diminishes the DNA damage caused by the sun.
Pomegranate: this antioxidant has antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties and when added to sunscreens, the SPF activity becomes stronger.
Vitamin C: this antioxidant rich vitamin prevents free radical damage to the skin and has anti-inflammatory properties.