Healthy Foods, Antioxidants and Sun Block for Healthy Skin Did you know that wearing daily sun block, even with as low as SPF 15, the risk of squamous cell CA is decreased by 40% and the risk of melanoma is decreased by 50%? In addition, eating the right foods can make a difference in our skin health.
Some foods like green tea and spinach are loaded with healthy antioxidants to protect us from the harmful rays of the sun. Carrots, and red peppers and virtually any vegetable with red or orange coloring will help decrease the risk of sunburn. What a simple way to protect our skin! Topical antioxidants provide another layer of protection to the skin.
- Rhonda Allison’s Antioxidant Serum provides the skin with 18 antioxidants and biopeptides for firming the skin.
- Image’s Vital ACE serum provides antioxidant support with both vitamin C and E. One or both of these are a recommended part of your summer skin care regimen.
Now let’s get back to sun block. We need to understand the best types of sunblock and what to expect from using them. Mineral sun blocks are recommended over chemical sun blocks. The chemical sun blocks contain ingredients that mimic hormones and induce skin allergies, the most notable being oxybenzone.
Whereas mineral sun blocks contain zinc or titanium oxide, with virtually less than .01 % of the product being absorbed by the skin. An SPF of 30 or higher is best for daily use in Colorado. A sun block with SPF 50 is better for days of prolonged sun exposure. Repeated applications are necessary.
Powder mineral sun block such as Colorescience’s Sunforgettable is an easy way to keep applying protection. It is a powder so it feels light on the skin and works great over makeup. Lastly, a good summer skin care regimen is a must!
Microdermabrasions and even light corrective peels are great during the summer.
Check out our summer skin care package we are offering for the month of June! If you have specific concerns about your skin, please book a complimentary consultation with one of our staff members and we will be happy to customize a plan that meets your skin care needs.
