Sunscreen pill: what is this innovation and is it safe it?


On the market of food additives, a proposal: a sunscreen pill. Manufacturers suggest to use them instead of creams: supposedly drank the capsule and the whole day would protect the skin from harmful UV rays.

However, the American management on sanitary inspection behind quality of foodstuff and medicines (FDA) has warned that these supplements are dangerous. Experts have accused the brands creating ads that are misleading.

So they do not protect from the sun?

Rather, protect is not enough. These pills really are herbal supplements that inhibit inflammation and cell damage. So it may seem that it is enough to swallow them, and the sun more does not work for you.

However, this is a dangerous misconception: in fact, the pill does not block the radiation. Therefore, scientists and filed charges. Representatives of the FDA stated: “there is No such tablets or capsules, which can replace sunscreen”.

According to them, is such funds gives people a false sense of security. In fact, dietary supplements do not help prevent sunburn, reduce the risk of premature aging and cancer of the skin. And if the people who will believe it, will be less likely to use tanning lotions, they will not be truly protected from the sun.

Turns out, it makes no sense to use them?

Protection from the sun too much caution does not happen. Therefore, scientists recommend the use of supplements in addition to the usual creams.

But why they are needed, if every day I use sunscreen?

If you apply the cream (SPF 30 or above) daily and with all responsibility, that extra money you is not required.

However, many here tend to overestimate themselves. Check whether you are doing it right:

  1. You apply the cream in any weather. After all, you know that up to 80% of solar rays penetrate through clouds even on cloudy days.
  2. You clearly follow the instructions on the package and apply the cream repeatedly during the day. Even on top of makeup.
  3. When you are going on vacation, then be sure to buy a new bottle. Because I know that sunscreen cannot be stored for more than one season.
  4. You apply the cream on face and body 30 minutes before you go outside. And on the lips for 45-60 minutes.
  5. You know that thin clothes poorly protected from the sun: for example, white t-shirts sun protection index of only 7. So in the summer you apply the cream on the whole body.

If you realized that your sun protection is far from ideal, you can try supplements. Although it is better to start to use creams all the rules.

In Russia came the autumn: in the next six months to tan you can do that in the Solarium. But we have at least 8 reasons why you shouldn’t do this. Details – in the article “What is the danger of a Solarium and can it be use?”.