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In the fall, don’t think your skin is getting a break from UV radiation

Written By Skinergies Inc.

UV-A radiation is equally intense year-round and easily penetrates glass, causing serious damage to the skin, starting with photoaging and worse, melanoma.

Summer might be over, but sunlight is not going anywhere: the sun will still rise and set, bathing us with natural light and who says daylight says UV. And particularly UV-A.

The time of year, the type of weather (clouds or no clouds), where you live and where you spend your time (indoors or outdoors) impact the amount of sunlight you’re exposed to, and consequently the amount of UV radiation and the potential damages. The closer you move towards the equator, the higher the levels of UV radiation. And those who think that being inside eliminates risks, they are wrong.

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Sunscreen for darker skins? Actually no...

Written By Skinergies Inc.

There's no established relationship between darker skins, sun exposure and skin cancer.
For those who think darker skins need sunscreen as much as others to protect against the nasty UV and skin cancer, this is wrong. Darker skins shouldn't use traditional sunscreen, even less daily. Let us explain.

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Should you take vitamin D supplements during the summer months?

Written By Skinergies Inc.

Direct exposure to sunlight is by far the best way to get vitamin D, since vitamin D supplementation is not associated with any cardiovascular benefit
Absolutely not! unless you have a special condition or you’re under specific medical care, your vitamin D intake should come from direct exposure to sunlight, and from your diet. Sunlight is free and sunlight generated vitamin D is the best for your body. Scared of sunburn and skin cancer? Well, this is another story and there’s a way to get the good without the bad.

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Antioxidants – The Little Secret of the Healthy Glow

Written By Skinergies Inc.

Antioxidants – The Little Secret of the Healthy Glow
Aside from the well-known broad spectrum sunscreen, antioxidants represent a different path to boost our skin’s defense against UV rays. What are their role? How can we supply our body with antioxidants in order to prevent premature aging?

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The best daily Skin Care routine to prevent Sun Damage

Written By Skinergies Inc.

The best daily Skin Care routine to prevent Sun Damage
Eating nutrient-rich foods, drinking plenty of water and practicing a good daily skin care routine are always going to be your best bets for taking care of your skin. Here’s a few tips for when it comes to enjoying the sun and developing that coveted glow… without the harmful effects.

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