«For example, recent studies show that dark - skinned humans make vitamin D
after sun exposure as efficiently as lightly - pigmented humans, and osteoporosis — which can be a sign of vitamin D deficiency — is less common, rather than more common, in darkly - pigmented humans.»
Michos notes that people with darker skin produce vitamin D less
efficiently after sun exposure, possibly due to the greater amount of melanin pigment, which acts as a natural sunscreen.
During pregnancy, your face may be particularly sensitive to the sun, developing long - lasting pigment changes, called melasma, on your chin, cheeks, and
forehead after sun exposure.»
Researchers at the University Hospitals Case Medical Center in Cleveland found that sleep deprived women's skin ages prematurely, is less able to
recover after sun exposure, and more likely to break out due to stress and exhaustion.
We already know that one component of the UV rays, called UVB, ramps up melanin production a few
days after sun exposure in response to DNA damage in the skin.
It can also be stored in the fridge for a thicker and cooling lotion that is great to
use after sun exposure to help the body absorb Vitamin D.
In one study, lycopene supplementation for 10 — 12 weeks decreased skin
redness after sun exposure, which is a sign of skin injury (32).
Preventing carcinogenic activity in your skin before and
after sun exposure is vital.
Used alone, shea butter makes a great summer moisturizer to use both before and
after sun exposure to reduce the possibility of the skin peeling or dryness.
It can also help reduce the appearance of marks and imperfections and help soothe alterations in skin integrity, such as
after sun exposure or a minor cooking burn.
Ideal before and
after sun exposure.