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As the mercury dives and the holiday season approaches, we need to remind ourselves that the sun doesn’t hibernate for the duration of the winter. Actually, sun reflecting off of snow can have UV (ultraviolet) rays that are twice as strong—which means its effect on your skin will be twice as harmful!  And even on cloudy days, plenty of sunlight reaches your skin. That’s why, regardless of whether it’s sunny and 70, or 30 with bitter-cold winds, year-round sun protection is a must-have to maintain your youthful look.

For the greatest degree of UV protection, La Roche Posay offers a special formula, CELL-OX SHIELD™, contained in the Anthelios 60 products. The most popular product in the line is Anthelios 60 “Shaka Shaka” Ultra Light Sunscreen Fluid! This sunscreen is perfect for everyday wear, as it protects your skin with an appealing matte finish and doesn’t cause acne! The “Shaka Shaka” is customer-preferred and one of the favorites of the founder of LovelySkin.com, board-certified dermatologist Dr. Joel Schlessinger.

La Roche Posay’s proprietary formula, CELL-OX SHIELD™, provides your skin with broad-spectrum protection from two kinds of ultraviolet rays (UVA and UVB).  Additionally, it provides a second line of defense to prevent potential cell damage by including potent antioxidants such as tropical leaf extract Senna Alata.

La Roche Posay’s select line of Anthelios sun defense products work overtime to protect your skin while moisturizing it. Anthelios SX, Anthelios Water Resistant 15, and Anthelios 40 all contain Mexoryl, the most effective FDA-approved sunscreen.  It protects from UVA rays as MEXORYL™ SX, perfectly suited to stop the sun’s short UVA rays. When the UVA photons reach the skin, MEXORYL™ SX deactivates and releases the absorbed energy into the environment as harmless energy, then repeats the process over again. Anthelios products that contain MEXORYL™ SX are perfect for everyday sun damage prevention.

For all-season sun protection and the prevention of physical signs of aging, Anthelios is your answer!

We don’t usually take note of our skin’s health while we’re munching on a bag full of Cheetos or shoveling down a spoonful of Turtle Fudge ice cream. For the most part, if we’re thinking of anything other than the sheer sugary bliss we’re experiencing from our late-evening indulgence, it probably has something to do with the calorie-count accompanying that sugary bliss. Well, outside of your caloric intake, you might want to take heed of what the foods you consume are doing to your skin—both good and bad. Eating healthy is crucial to maintaining a clear complexion.  Here are some dietary DOs and DON’Ts that will help you preserve your skin’s youthful vibrancy.

-DON’T eat foods too high in fat. They cause increased sebum production, leading to clogged pores and the inflammation of existing acne bacteria.

-DO include unprocessed foods, such as lean meats, fruits, vegetables, nuts, and whole grains in your diet.

-DO eat foods high in fiber, such as fruits, vegetables, and whole grains. Fiber aids in digestion, and the build-up of toxins in the body caused by a slow or malfunctioning digestive process may surface as blemishes on your skin.

-DO limit your consumption of dairy products to determine whether or not you are dairy sensitive and may react adversely to these foods. Make sure you receive enough calcium from other foods, like almonds, walnuts, and spinach.

-DON’T eat foods high in sugar content. The excessive consumption of foods high in sugar content cause a spike in insulin levels, in turn causing an increase in androgens, which incite unwanted sebum production.

 -DO eat foods high in fatty acids, Omega-3, Omega-6 and Omega-9. These essential fatty acids help regulate hormonal production and aid in cell membrane strength. Omega-3 is in foods such as avocados, walnuts, dark green leafy vegetables, salmon, and wheat germ oil. Omega-6 can be found in olive oil, olives, sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds, and flaxseeds. Omega-9 is in cashews, almonds, sesame oil, pecans, and pistachios.

-DO eat foods containing Vitamin A and Zinc, which both help to coerce skin regeneration and control the sebaceous glands and its secretions. Foods rich in Vitamin A and Zinc are soybeans, spinach, tomatoes, mangoes, and carrots.

By following these basic guidelines you should notice a gradual change in the occurrence of skin blemishes within a matter of a few weeks. Dietary supplements, such as those offered by BORBA, will help accelerate the natural skin-clarifying process. BORBA CLARIFYING SKIN BALANCE AQUA-LESS CRYSTALLINE is formulated to work with your body’s chemistry to promote healthy skin. This on-the-go, skin care-infused beverage combines simplicity and nutrition with the goodness of water. It’s water—with benefits.

Check out BORBA’s wide selection of dietary skin care supplements.