THE SKINTENTIONAL Pyramid, Vitamins and Minerals (D)

                               You Are My Sunshine

Vitamin D

Just like you and I, the sun rises each day. And just like you and I, the sun has a lot to do each day.

One of the sun's most important task is to rise and shine. And as our bodies enjoy the feeling of the sun's warm rays on our skin, something else is happening within our bodies that will promote overall health and faster healing of the skin. 

Here's How It Works

The Sunshine Vitamin

When our skin is exposed to sunlight Vitamin D is synthesized from the cholesterol in our bodies. It doesn't take very much exposure to produce all the Vitamin D that we need. With sufficient sun exposure we do not need to supplement our diet, but sun exposure can vary from person to person, day to day, and season to season. If we expose our face, hands, and forearms for 10 to 30 minutes of sunlight, for only two to three days a week, our skin can produce all the Vitamin D we need.

The Feel Good Vitamin

When our bodies produce enough Vitamin D it travels through the blood to help our muscles, nerves, and organs function properly. Vitamin D keeps our energy levels up and enhances our mood too. Our organs are functioning properly and our energy levels are up, we have an overall feeling of wellness. This is why Vitamin D is sometimes referred to as the "Feel Good Vitamin".  

Risk for Vitamin D Deficiency

It's during winter and colder months that we spend more time wearing clothes to cover our face, hands, and forearms, so our bodies synthesize less Vitamin D. People who spend most of their time indoors have an increased risk of Vitamin D deficiency and would benefit from supplementing their diets. Dark skin pigment prevents light from penetrating into the dermis where Vitamin D is formed, this explains why dark skinned individuals are more likely to have a deficiency than those with lighter skin. 

Rising Vitamin D Concerns

These days we are being asked to stay home and this may be causing us to stay indoors more, which can lead to low Vitamin D levels. Older individuals or residents of nursing homes also have increased risk. Vitamin D is an important nutrient for the body's immune system in keeping it strong and preventing infection. Perhaps Vitamin D could help in preventing or treating COVID-19.  

Even though the sun's warm rays are always welcome, remember that too much sun is not recommended for the purpose of tanning and can cause severe damage to the skin.😎

Our skin is the largest organ of the body and performs vital functions including immunity. Skin care companies are infusing their topical formulas with Vitamin D for skin health benefits and treating skin conditions such as psoriasis and eczema.

                                                          So Please Don't Take My Sunshine Away.