Sun Protection

Here's an article that was in a newsletter I received from my naturopathic doctor.

Did you ever wonder why people who live in tropical climates where they are constantly exposed to the rays of the sun year round do not get skin cancer? In the US we are constantly warned about the dangers of sun exposure, and yet the sun helps our bodies produce nutrients such as Vitamin D. Coconut oil is probably one of the main reasons people in tropical climates can spend so much time in the sun and not get skin cancer. Coconut oil has antioxidant properties that protect the skin from free radical damage. When coconut oil is consumed and used topically on our skin, it helps our bodies absorb nutrients more effectively. According to the "Coconut Diet" website, reports of people using Virgin Coconut Oil exclusively as a sunscreen have kept them from burning and allowed them to get a nice golden tan.