Topic: sun

Yet Another Reason To Grab Some Sun: Your Teeth

Yet Another Reason To Grab Some Sun: Your Teeth

As I’ve mentioned before, I grew up in a very cold and dark area of the country. Because of this, as well as a bizarre cocktail of genetics, I am extremely pale. On the bright side, I can dress up as any member of the Addams Family for Halloween; on the bad side, I nearly always have a low vitamin D level. I never took this too seriously until my doctor informed me of all the positive effects on your body that come from enough vitamin D, and apparently, there is yet another. More »

Sun Protection Factor: FDA Posts New Sunscreen Rules

Sun Protection Factor: FDA Posts New Sunscreen Rules

The FDA first announced plans for sunscreen rules in 1978, and they were finally released yesterday. It’s about time: Did you know that under previous rules, sunscreen manufacturers don’t have to test how well products protect against UVA rays, the type of rays most implicated in skin cancer (and wrinkles)? They’re only required to test protection against sunburn-causing UVB rays, which is what SPF measurements are based on. More »

How to Get a Healthy Glow: Skip the Sun, Eat Your Vegetables for Perfect Skin

How to Get a Healthy Glow: Skip the Sun, Eat Your Vegetables for Perfect Skin

A new study shows that when it comes to getting a healthy glow, eating vegetables is more likely to give your skin a boost than spending time under the sun (or tanning bed). The study, led by Dr. Ian Stephen at The University of Nottingham, compared the skin of people who eat carotenoid-rich vegetables versus those who spend time tanning. Both habits cause a deeper skin color, but when participants were asked which type of “glow” was more attractive, most preferred the color caused by eating vegetables. “Most people think the best way to improve skin colour is to get a suntan, but our research shows that eating lots of fruit and vegetables is actually more effective,” Stephen said. More »

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