Foods that Protect Your Skin

Sunscreen remains the most effective method of preventing the dreaded skin cancer that seems to strike even at young ages. However, using sunscreen is not the only way to protect ourselves from the potential dangers. Turns out that the foods we eat can have an important sun protecting properties as well. Learn what foods to included in your diet to enjoy extra sun protection.
The main rules for preventing sun cancer seem simple enough: wear sunscreen, reapply it often, avoid sun exposure between 10 a.m and 4 p.m and wear protective accessories whenever possible. In reality however, things are a little more complicated. With the uncertainty of the amount of time sunscreen offers the best protection, how much SPF is really need for adequate protection, whether or not makeup with SPF is really enough to protect our skin, we could all use some tips on how to apply sunscreen effectively.
But whether you apply sunscreen religiously or you are less diligent than you probably should be, finding additional ways to protect yourself from the potential dangers is always a good idea. If you are trying to improve your dietary habits, you'll probably be excited to know that your efforts can help you in more than one area. Certain foods can help you prevent sunburns thanks to a variety of protective compounds. Here are a few foods you might want to include in your diet: