Natural Sunscreen from The Organic Pharmacy

Well into the summer and many of us have been enjoying the warm sun on our skin every single day the past months. The sun and its shine are crucial for our overall health and wellbeing and just by being outside and let it do it's wonders, my health, especially my hormonal health, have become much better, as the sunlight stimulates and regulates the production of certain hormones. 

Exposure to sunlight is thought to increase the brain’s release of a hormone called serotonin, which is associated with boosting mood and helping feeling calm and focused. At night, darker lighting triggers the brain to make another hormone called melatonin. This hormone is responsible for helping you sleep, but without enough sun exposure during the day, you won't produce as much melatonin at night, making the sunlight important for both the serotonin and the melatonin production. I've also felt the impact on my cortisol levels, and how much more in lign my energy curves are on these bright summer days. No wonder why we often times feel more energized at this time of the year. 

But as much as I love the sun, and its many benefits, I find it important to use sunscreen to protect myself and my skin. The sun is healing, but everything in moderation. I do believe that being outside, exposed to sunlight, for at least 30 minutes a day without wearing any sunscreen can be very beneficial. This is how we are able do absorb sufficient vitamin D, which you won't if you are constantly covered in sunscreen and clothes. With that being said, I always use sunscreen on my face, neck and chest, and also wear it on the rest of my body if staying outside for longer periods of time. 

I’ve been getting a lot of questions about which sunscreens I’m using, so I'll highlight my favorite ones here! I was so happy to see Pure You getting The Organic Pharmacy products in their assortiment, as I've wanted to try their sunscreens for a while now. So grateful to be able to test these exclusive creams in collaboration with Pure You, the most inspiring shop, with the purest and most natural products. 

Many sunscreens contains chemicals in which acts as endocrine, or hormone disruptors in our body as well as containing other harmful ingredients, for both you and our planet. However, the sunscreens from The Organic Pharmacy are a natural mineral sunscreen that combines titanium dioxide and zinc oxide to provide protection against UVA and UVB rays, all free of toxic chemicals. It's safe for humans and all aquatic life, including coral reefs and it's 100% environmentally friendly. Infused with aloe, rose hip, shea butter and calendula to nourish and protect, this light cream is easily absorbed and leaves no white residue. Unlike many other mineral sunscreens, it glides on, and imparts a glowing and even finish to your skin. 

It does have everything, a natural and chemical free filter, organic and nourishing ingredients, the smell of summer and a taste of luxury. 

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