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Play Safe in the Sun GO HEALTHY HOLIDAY ESSENTIALS:
We all love the sun – but it is dangerous
too. Sunburn causes damage to the skin TravelGuard is a one-a-day supplement containing liquid extracts of coconut,
and over exposure long-term is the most oregano, clove, ginger and rosemary as well as pro-biotics and garlic to protect from
common cause of skin cancer. Never holiday tummy (15 capsules for £15.95, available from BioCare).
take chances;
square7Always use suncream. Adults with fair Sunbrellas Sun Care line by Jason. Containing no parabens, this range of natural
colouring and children should use a sun protection with organic extracts includes products for babies, children, activity,
minimum Sun Protection Factor (SPF) of lips and a Goodbye Bugs suncream. Made following vegan and vegetarian
25 with UVB protection. philosophies, high-quality Sunbrellas offer water-resistant, anti-ageing and anti-
square7Re-apply suncream every few hours, oxidant protection from the sun.
sooner if you go in the water.
square7Remember – you can burn underwater. New AstaSUN Skin Support System Tablets and After Sun Cream from Power
Use a water-resistant cream, especially Health works inside and out, to support your skin’s natural sun defence mechanisms.
for children. AstaSUN contains the powerful natural antioxidant Astaxanthin, shown to be
square7Avoid strong sun. Between the hours of 550 times stronger than vitamin E and 10 times stronger than beta-carotene & lutein.
11am and 3pm you won’t see many
locals out in the sun! NeemCare Herbal Insect repellent made from pure Neem oil from the Indian
square7Wear loose cotton clothes, sunglasses Neem Tree. This powerful, safe, natural insect repellent is traditionally used in India
and a wide-brimmed hat when you’re to ward off bugs (50ml pump spray for £3.99).
out and about.
square7Don’t forget your lips – they burn easily Green People have a wide range of Organic sun lotions offering protection to not
and are often overlooked. only the UVB rays but also the more dangerous UVA rays. Green People’s water
resistant organic sun lotions offer broad spectrum UVA & UVB protection with
If you do get caught out, and you should antioxidants and skin vitamins to help support the skin’s immune system and protect
make every effort to ensure that you against cell damage. The certified organic ingredients are free from unnecessary
don’t, sunburn can be very serious. It is chemicals which reduce the likelihood of skin irritation, prickly heat and hives.
essential that burnt skin is not exposed to For those wanting a deeper tan their SPF15 contains a natural tan accelerator and is
any more sun, so cover up or use sunblock. recommended in The Green Beauty Bible 2008. This sun lotion was the first with an
To soothe burnt skin: all natural sun tan accelerator. Vitamin B2 and the amnimo acid Tyrosine help
square7Take a cool bath, but do not rub skin stimulate melanin formation, speeding up the tanning process and reducing the tan-
afterwards. fading rate by almost 50%.
square7Rehydrate skin using a quality,
moisturising after-sun. Get in shape with E’lifexir ‘Flat Tummy’ Plus® (From Nature’s Dream) . A
square7Drink plenty of safe water and get lots soothing mint flavoured pre-biotic combined with 20% more fructo-oligosaccharides
of rest. to help balance your digestive bacteria. Totally portable with no refrigeration
square7Try Aloe Vera gel to relieve and soothe required. Simply chew one pleasant tasting, tablet twice a day to start benefitting
sore skin. from a balance in your digestive bacteria. £8.99 for 30 tablets.
Too much sun can cause sunstroke if Help repair sun-aged skin with Rosa Mosqueta Oil. Rio Rosa Mosqueta oil is a
you’re not careful. If you feel dizzy or pure, unprocessed natural beauty oil that is highly effective at reducing many of the
nauseous then it is time to get out of the signs of ageing on the skin – including scars, blemishes, fine lines and stretch marks.
sun. Find a quiet, dark room where you It is popularly used by make up artists and celebrities and it is known that Catherine
can lay down, drink plenty of fluids and Deneuve and Helen Mirren have used it to help hold back the years.
avoid alcohol. If symptoms worsen, seek
local medical advice.
square7Don’t wear clothes that are too bright; square7Try to get fresh air when you’re travelling.
Buzz Off! blues and yellows in bright sunlight will square7Look ahead of you rather than down –
Insect bites and stings are not only attract bugs. reading isn’t a good idea if you feel
irritating, they can be dangerous too. nauseous.
Keep your chances of becoming a victim Travel Plans square7Avoid alcohol and eat light snacks.
down to a minimum: The feeling of sickness whilst travelling is square7Drink lots of water.
square7Take a good, natural insect repellent to caused by upsetting the balance of the square7Move around. Get up and walk if you
keep the bugs away. inner era. Boats, planes, cars and trains can, if not, stretch your legs out as far as
square7Cover up when you go out in the can all cause travel sickness, particularly you can and rotate your feet from the
evenings – that’s when you’re most for children. In addition, the cramped ankle regularly. Do not cross your legs
likely to be bitten. conditions often encountered whilst as this restricts circulation.
square7Be extra- alert when eating and travelling can lead to the hazard of square7Invest in a pair of flight socks.
drinking outdoors, especially with DVT – Deep Vein Thrombosis. Keep all
children. Fizzy drinks and ice-creams risks to a minimum by doing the Above all though, have a happy,
can attract wasps near mouths. following: healthy holiday!
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