Sunbathing is one of the favorite weekend activities, or even part of your day to day if you live in a Caribbean paradise. Sunning stimulates the production of Vitamin D, improves your defenses and the looks of your skin, and even helps us improve our sleeping hours.
However, extended or improper exposure can also damage your skin, the largest organ in your body. These damages can be seen immediately, in the medium and long term. Burns, dark spots, blackheads, hyperpigmentation, and even cancer are just some of the consequences of not sunbathing properly.
Of course, sunbathing in regulated amounts of time and at appropriate hours are basic prevention measures, along with the use of sunscreen. From Nature’s Discount we also share 3 foods that enhance the natural protection of your skin when exposed to the sun.
Nuts and seeds
First hand, the antioxidant power of nuts and seeds helps replenish the antioxidants lost by the effect of UV rays.
Nuts are sources of protein, which supports the production of collagen in the body. Collagen corresponds to 25% of our body’s proteins, and helps the skin retain its tonicity and elasticity (Source: https://www.onegreenplanet.org/natural-health/raw-nuts-and-seeds-that-support-collagen-production-in-the-body/).
Nuts are a rich source of vitamins and calcium, and minerals such as copper and zinc, some are even sources of Omega-3, and nuts such as almonds support your nervous system to control stress and anxiety … And Do you know what can make your skin age? Stress and anxiety …
Seeds are also sources of protein, vitamins, and minerals such as iron, magnesium, and copper. Some of them prevent collagen from breaking down, prevent and reduce inflammation, reduce the appearance of fine lines and acne, and help fill spaces in your skin to keep it supple and wrinkle free.
Green Tea
Catechins are compounds found in green tea and work in part to improve the health of your skin, and function as anti-inflammatory and anti-cancer agents. In addition, the green tea antioxidant compounds are among the strongest you’ll find in any food.
Green tea can protect your skin from damage caused by UV rays and aging. In some studies it has been concluded that green tea also contributes to improve moisture, roughness, thickness and elasticity of the skin (Source: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21525260)
Due to its amount of benefits, today you can find green tea in different presentations of cosmetic and beauty products, in which it is combined with other nutrients such as vitamins and minerals to maximize the benefits for your skin.
Spirulina
Spirulina is a superfood. Some people even thought it would be a solution to the problem of world famine, and was used by NASA as a dietary supplement in space missions.
Beta-carotene is one of the components that our body uses to protect the skin. This acts as an internal photo protector by blocking free radicals due to its antioxidant action and thus limits the damage caused by exposure to ultraviolet rays. Well now, this Green-blue algae has proven to be much more potent than carrots, one of the best known natural sources of beta-carotene.
Spirulina is one of the most widely used nutritional supplements worldwide due to its properties, and its multiple benefits proven by science prove the effectiveness of this superfood (Source: https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/10-proven-benefits-of-spirulina)
These three foods together with your sunscreen, adequate hours and amounts of time, and of course, an outfit that keeps your body fresh and protected will make you enjoy your days in the sun to the fullest. At Nature’s Discount we are your allies on the way to a healthier life.
