Natural sunscreen

Are you still using sunscreen? I’m not. Or at least, almost not. There are also disadvantages to using sunscreen. For example, almost all brands contain multiple chemical substances that disrupt the hormonal balance. Additionally, you need to reapply sunscreen regularly, and it’s harmful to marine life. How wonderful it would be to have a natural sunscreen.Red light therapy works just like natural sunscreen. Research showed that a group of people who received red light (660nm) on their skin before being exposed to UV light had 50% less redness than the group that didn’t receive red light treatment. Red light therapy had similar results to SPF-15 sunscreen. Additionally, there was a reduction in inflammation and discoloration on the skin.In nature, there is a dominant amount of red and infrared light present during sunrise. This signals the skin that the day has begun and that UV intensity will increase in a few hours. This light stimulus will prepare the skin against the powerful UV light in the afternoon.

Nowadays, almost no one experiences this morning light stimulus anymore, but we all lie sunbathing in the middle of the day. How realistic is it to be outside with bare skin between 6 and 7 AM? In the Netherlands, it’s often still chilly at this time, or we’re getting ready for work. The result is sunburned skin, which causes skin damage. By applying red light therapy before going into the sun, you’ll be better protected in a natural way.The evening sun also contains a dominant amount of red and infrared light. This light stimulus triggers the body to repair after being exposed to the powerful UV light of the midday sun. If you can’t receive the evening sun on your skin, red light therapy is an efficient means to provide this repair stimulus. Of course, in an ideal world, you’d want to let the sun do its work. In the morning, get some sun to prepare your skin, and in the evening, get some sun to let your skin recover.