Sunlight Can Be Your Skins Best Friend

Everywhere you go you hear that sunlight is dangerous and to slather yourself with sunscreen. We are told the sun will age us prematurely, wrinkle our skin, and increase our chances of getting cancer. But if you have been keeping up with the news all the experts are talking about the importance of vitamin D, and your best source of vitamin D is 15 minutes a day in the sun. Ultraviolet light stimulates a chemical process in your skin that produces vitamin D and wearing sunscreen blocks your body's production of vitamin D. Of course, over exposure to the sun can give you sunburn, which is not good for the skin. The sun is a powerful source of energy and that needs to be respected. As in most things moderation is the key. Your body makes all the vitamin D you need that protects you from cancer and other illnesses by spending a little bit of time in the sun each day. Don't forget to wear hats, sunglasses and loose clothing if you are going to be exposed for longer lengths of time. And read a good book on the importance of vitamin D!