Summer days are almost here…

What you need to know about sun care and your health

Dawn Tardif of BodiScience Holistic Spa Shines a light on sun care…

So what to do to stay safe in the sun and have a healthy glow?

1. Apply sunscreen to your face, neck, ears, scalp and hands everyday even if you are just driving to work and not planning to be directly in the sun. Our Anti-Wrinkle Crème is one of the best preventions for the damage done by the harmful ray of the sun
2. Reapply every 2 hours when in direct sunlight Reminder: review SPF and your specific needs
3. Reminder: Some medications make your skin photo-sensitive (sun sensitive) Antibiotics, Birth Control, Anti-Depressants and Blood Thinners
4. Check your skin often and report changes to your doctor
5. Utilize a sunscreen that has UVA, UVB and UVC protection that does not contain photo-reactive ingredients and has titanium dioxide. Again our Ant-Wrinkle Crème is an exceptional outdoor protection and assists with preventing age spots, fine lines and burns.
6. Supplement your diet with a good Antioxidant at BodiScience we have Mangosteen available as a nice cocktail to obtain your daily dose of antioxidants to keep you healthy and repair of the skin.
7. Wear UVA/UVB sunglasses
8. Do not rely on clothing, most clothes do not protect against UV radiation
9. Please protect your children ~ even the small amount of protection that melanin provides, is not fully developed at birth. Use a lower SPF and reapply as not to use high SPF which contain a high amount of chemicals for their little bodies and immune system
10. Avoid mid-day sun exposure
11. Life long habits are established in early childhood, brushing teeth, washing hands, apply sunscreen
12. Do not be fooled by overcast days
13. Be aware of reflective light. Sunlight bounces off of snow, sand, concrete and water reaching our skin even in the shade
14. Eat food with color…orange peppers, green apples, blueberries…they contain antioxidants ~ BodiScience has a supplement called Mega Fruit & Vegetable Live Food Supplement
15. Allow your body, face and eyes to see the sun for a minimum of 10 minutes without anything on; no sunglasses or contacts and no sunscreen. 10 minutes of sunlight provides us with 3 months supply of Vitamin D.  

Prevention is Easier than a Cure

BodiScience Sun Facts:

1. Over 200 genes are activated in the sun within the first 5 minutes of sun exposure. These genes mediate processes which are necessary for the body health and protection from skin damage.
2. Skin cancer will affect over one million Americans this year! 40,000 Americans develop melanoma primarily as a result of exposure to sunlight. Doctors at John Wayne Cancer Institute, Santa Monica CA have cautioned people that the suns rays can be potentially deadly, especially to young children and teens.
3. Science has known for years that following sun exposure the population of free radicals within the skin is tremendously elevated. These free radicals react with collagen, keratinocyte cells, langerhan cells, lipids, etc. And cause immediate damage. Ultimately, high levels of free radicals within the skin will automatically trigger the immune system to respond with destructible enzymes to destroy damaged or undamaged tissue.

A short story about free radicals and why they are mentioned and what they are…

Free radicals are unstable oxygen molecules. An example is a raging fire. Think of a fireplace (you) with a continuous fire burning (oxygenation; energy production). As the fire burns, it shoots off sparks – free radicals. These sparks, if minimal, do no harm. However, if we throw more fuel on the fire (pollution, sun, smoking, and chemical inhalants) the fire roars and a cascade of sparks result. These sparks fly out of the fireplace into the house, resulting in a minor and perhaps major damage (disease). If we place an iron curtain around the fireplace, the sparks are extinguished as they fly against it and it prevents damage. Antioxidants function as the iron curtain, extinguishing free radicals and preventing damage to the body.

How can free radicals damage your health?

These molecules are constantly attacking our heart, lungs, blood vessels, organ and tissue. Eventually damaging our DNA leading to illness including:

1. Heart disease
2. Cancers
3. Arthritis
4. Auto-Immune disease
5. Premature aging
6. Skin damage
7. Inflammation
8. Cold & flu
9. Cataracts and other eye damage
10. Diabetes

Overexposure leads to DNA damage; our body’s genetic code. Cancer then has a chance to occur.

Repair sun damage with BodiScience Treatments

Any of our facial treatments are positioned to assist your skin with repair from sun exposure. The best choice is our Energetic Face Kur  performed with Chromatherapy, vibration therapy and lymphatic stimulation all of which aid the body with repair form hyperpigment (brown spots, sun spots, discoloration).

Our Radiance Revealing from True contains a powerful antioxidant that lightens, brightens and reduces fine lines all without harsh side effects.

Our Mangosteen is a potent antioxidant for you internally. Just one ounce contains free radical lasting properties that will uncover glowing skin and repair damage.

Antiwrinkle Crème is a unique formula to protect the face, neck, ears and hands from sun damage. This product is perfect for everyday use, when participating in sports or for the day at the beach. This outdoor crème gives you the protection needed from UVA, UVB and UVC.

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