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Tue Feb 23, 2010 7:07 am  |
I'm interested in any recommendations of supplements/foods which will provide some sun protection. I just found and ordered "Healthy Skin Chocolate Soft Chews" which are claimed to:
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Benefits of taking healthy skin chocolate soft chews include:
• Increased skin hydration and moisture
• Improved skin elasticity and thickness
• Decreased dry, flaky and rough skin
• Improved blood flow to the skin, with decreased UV-ray irritations
• Visibly more radiant, healthier skin |
Ingredients are:
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Theobroma cacao: Cocoa seed extract standardized to 12% polyphenols providing 329mg of flavanols, 61.1mg epicatechin and 6.6mg catechin
Research-proven to be a leading ingredient in enhancing and improving skin health, including increased skin hydration, thickness and elasticity as well as decreasing dry and flaky skin (Heinrich, et al.). Long-term ingestion is also shown to be UV-protective†. 2742mg
Hydrolyzed collagen (from fish)
Our fish collagen extract is rich in proteins structurally similar to those found in the collagen and elastin (the scaffolding) of the dermal layer of human skin. Oral fish collagen supplements have been used for years in Japan as a means to prevent sagging skin and signs of aging in the skin. 500mg
Vitamin C (ascorbic acid) 180mg
Lycopene (from 86mg of Lycopersicon esculentem tomato fruit extract) 6mg
Vitamin E (d-alpha tocopheryl acetate) 30 IU
Vitamin B2 (riboflavin) 400mg
Zinc (gluconate) 1mg
Selenium (BioactiveTM proteinate) 75 mcg
Vitamins B2, C and E, Lycopene, Zinc and Selenium have all been shown in individual or combined research studies to provide overall skin health support at any age. |
Any other suggestions/recommendations?
Thanks. |
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Tue Feb 23, 2010 7:35 am |
The heliocare? beta carotene?
I ordered Astaxanthin because it's supposedly better than beta carotene. |
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23yr old Asian with combination skin prone to clogged pores. hyperpigmentation from pimples. uneven skintone, scars |
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Tue Feb 23, 2010 7:44 am |
| Lycopene is a good choice. It has been shown to provide some protection but obviously does not replace SS. Studies have been done on eating tomato paste. If you google you will find tons of articles. |
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Tue Feb 23, 2010 7:55 am |
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| Lycopene is a good choice. It has been shown to provide some protection but obviously does not replace SS. Studies have been done on eating tomato paste. If you google you will find tons of articles. |
could you please tell me what is SS? thanks! |
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Tue Feb 23, 2010 7:57 am |
| hellenzqq wrote: |
could you please tell me what is SS? thanks! |
Sun Screen |
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Tue Feb 23, 2010 7:58 am |
| GirlieGirl wrote: |
| hellenzqq wrote: |
could you please tell me what is SS? thanks! |
Sun Screen |
oh, thanks a lot, hehe  |
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Tue Feb 23, 2010 12:37 pm |
-Heliocare
-Lycopene
-Tomato paste or cooked tomatoes with oil |
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havana8
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Wed Mar 17, 2010 5:12 am |
| Thanks for all the suggestions. I've read about the lycopene in cooked tomato products, so I'll be using tomato paste in my smoothies this summer. I also used the Murad supplement last summer and will do so again. I also bought some dried goji berries which have some lycopene. |
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Wed Mar 17, 2010 9:43 am |
| I heard that "lutein" taken internally is good for sun protection. Lutein is also good for the eyes so you may find it added to supplements that are beneficial for eye health. You can also buy it one it's own. It is derived from marigold flowers. |
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Wed Mar 17, 2010 10:13 am |
There have been studies in particular on carotenoids and lycopene for increasing natural sun protection, with reports that they can give an internal SPF of about 4 or perhaps more, which is pretty good for a non-barrier method.
For lycopene, tomatoes are good, but watermelon is really king. Not only is it higher in lycopene per (undehydrated fresh) gram, but its lycopene is more bioavailable and it's much easier to eat lots of watermelon than lots of tomatoes. It's just that the tomato has gotten more press for its lycopene than the watermelon.
And for carotenoids, hands down, I would recommend greens! With all the carotenes and vitamin C and even some vitamin E, they are great for increasing internal sun protection. My favorite is spring greens or tender baby greens blended into fruit smoothies.
Since eating mostly fruits and vegetables, especially greens, I now find it much harder to burn or turn pink in the sun, but ironically, I also tan faster and my tan lasts longer, through much of the winter. Not sure how that works--burning way less easily but tanning quicker  --but hey, I'm not complaining.  |
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34 y.o. FlexEffect and massage. Love experimenting with DIY and botanical skin care products. Appreciate both hard science and natural approaches. Eat green smoothies + lots of raw fruit and veggies. |
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Wed Mar 17, 2010 1:42 pm |
You are right on cm5597! 
I have always been a fan of orange Fruits and Veggies. Fresh carrot juice, papayas, mangoes, cantaloupes etc. are all good sources of beta-carotene which are good for your skin. Also dark green leafy veggies like spinach.
Here are some Anti-Oxidant Supplements That Reduce Suntanning Damage:
Supplement Dosage per day
Beta-carotene - 30 mgs
Mixed carotenoids from algae -50 mgs (Contains beta-carotene, cytoxanthin and xanthin, alpha carotene, leutin)
Natural Vitamin E - 400 units
(Do not use pure d-alpha - it blocks the protection of the d-gamma form - gamma is the best protector) Contains d-alpha-tocopherol, d-beta-tocopherol, d-gamma tocopherol, d-delta tocopherol
Vitamin C - 1 gram
Coenzyme Q-10 - 30 mgs
Alpha Lipoic Acid - 100 mgs
Mixed tocotrienols - 35 mgs |
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Wed Mar 17, 2010 6:41 pm |
| It's obvious from your posts, cm5597 and Star Model, that I really need to get back on the green smoothies. I've been pretty lax lately in my eating habits. |
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Wed Mar 24, 2010 6:15 am |
Thanks to SkinCareJunkie for this information from the Allure article:
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Polypodium leucotomos ( Found in heliocare pills)
This fern extract “has been shown to protect skin from UV damage,” says Baumann who suggests taking it on days you’ll be spending a lot of time outside. “There is also very good studies showing it decreases redness after sun exposure.” |
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Wed Mar 24, 2010 8:49 am |
I've heard there are studies in motion, but from what I knew none had actually produced their results yet. The tomatoe puree one was the one that really got me interested, and when I asked the person who spoke of it they directed me to an organisation that did the study and they said their PR department was a little overly ambitious in releasing the press release and that the results weren't yet available. I'd love to see some proper studies if they do exist - could you point me in the right direction.
Also Cm I had some questions about some of the things you said in the plumping a gaunt face thread, I dont know if you saw?
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| There have been studies in particular on carotenoids and lycopene for increasing natural sun protection, with reports that they can give an internal SPF of about 4 or perhaps more, which is pretty good for a non-barrier method. |
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Wed Mar 24, 2010 10:55 am |
| I take Vit C every day, it seems helps. |
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