Skin Protection from Within Numerous studies show that specific foods can help provide natural sun pro- tection, working from the inside out, including a class of foods incorporating carotenoids, which give rich colors to fruits and vegetables. According to recent research from Henrich-Heine University, in Dusseldorf, Germany, subcategories of the nutrients lutein (in dark green leafy veggies) and lycopene (in tomatoes and other pink/red foods) are among the most powerful antioxidants.
Perricone explains, “Numerous scientific studies from around the world show that oral supplementation with carotenes, especially lycopene and be- tacarotene, improve skin structure, have powerful wound-healing properties and offer great protection from damage caused by sunlight.” Because inflam- mation is a major cause of many types of skin damage and premature aging, he highly recommends the Mediterra- nean diet and other eating plans rich in healthy oils like olive oil, omega-3 from walnuts and butternuts and oily fish,
Sunscreens Look for sunscreens that contain either zinc oxide or titanium diox- ide and are free of cancer-causing parabens. These are a few of the more natural products on the market:
Chemical-Free Aubrey Organics Natural Sun
Burt’s Bees Chemical-Free Sunscreen with hemp seed oil
Perricone MD More than Moisture
Jason Sunbrellas Chemical-Free Sun Block
Lavera Sun Nature’s Gate Mineral Sportblock
along with lots of vegetables and fruits. A growing body of research from such prestigious institutions as North Carolina’s Duke University and the Xienta Institute for Skin Research, in Pennsylvania, shows that vitamins C and
E can protect skin against free radical damage and also reduce the chances of sunburn. Potent antioxidant herbs such as green tea (Camellia sinensis) are also proving effective, according to research from the University of Alabama.
Healthy Sun Exposure Still, sunshine is the best source of vitamin D, so Perricone recommends stepping outside without sunscreen protection for at least 15 minutes a day with as much skin exposed as pos- sible, even when clouds are present, preferably in early morning or evening sunshine. “But don’t bake in the sun,” the doctor warns.
“Limited sun exposure will increase vitamin D production, known to reduce the risk of many internal cancers, while also reducing the risk of osteoporosis.”
Kathleen Barnes is a natural health ad- vocate, author and publisher. Rx from the Garden: 101 Food Cures You Can Easily Grow is among her many books. Visit
KathleenBarnes.com.
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