Let's talk about sunscreen pills, a concept quite different from the lotions and sprays we find on shelves. There are two types of sunscreens—chemical sunscreens that absorb ultraviolet light from the sun and physical sunscreens that reflect ultraviolet light from the sun, explains Dawn Davis, M.D.
, a dermatologist at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minn. Capsules, on the other hand, have a combination of that help prevent photoaging and blemishes from the inside out. Some are formulated with vitamins, prebiotics and cysteine, which, combined with topical photoprotection, help protect the skin from sun exposure.
While it's important to get natural light and the required dose of vitamin D, lying on the at noon or stepping out when the sun it at its strongest without any sun protection is not advised. "Sun exposure in limited amounts, such as 10 to 15 minutes per week on exposed skin (face, neck, hands), provides enough vitamin D for most people," says Dr. Dawn Davis.
Sunshine is not the only to get this, she says, "We also recommend getting your vitamin D from dietary sources, such as products and fortified cereals and grains." So, if you're planning to spend more time in the sun, especially during peak hours, be sure to use sunscreen topically. “Sun protection is important to decrease the risk of skin cancer and also to decrease photoaging, which is sun-related skin damage, such as and spots,” adds Dr.
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