Are you one of those people that gets burnt just crossing the street? For those without much melanin, being out and about in the summer can be hard when you literally go from white to burnt in just a few minutes. Think about adding drinkable “sunscreen” to your sun protective regimen to make life a little less… crispy. Polypodium leucotomos fern extract has anti-oxidative and anti-inflammatory properties that help lessen the damage of UV rays on your skin. Studies have shown that people with paler skin tones will burn less when using this oral supplement in addition to other sun protective measures. This does not replace your sunscreen, adorable wide brimmed hat, or super cool long sleeved sun shirt, but can give you about a little SPF boost to make your summer days at the beach at bit more pleasant. I recommend taking Heliocare about an hour before going out to frolic. Enjoy those summer days and protect your skin!

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