The sun protection method of many women is usually sunscreen, but recently, on the market, there are oral sunscreen pills. Can this pill protect you from sun damage? Let’s find the answer with increaseheightblog.com.
Sunscreen pills are one of the latest trends in oral sun protection. According to the advertisement, this pill can help protect the skin from the harmful rays of the sun. However, before deciding to use this product, you need to know what a sunscreen pill is.
What’s in these sunscreen pills?
Sunscreen pills are products that are rich in antioxidants that will help reduce inflammation and the harmful effects of free radicals caused by UV rays. As a result, manufacturers claim that the skin is less prone to sunburn and has an enhanced tolerance to the harmful effects of the sun. There are several different options for sunscreen pills on the market. Here are three typical examples of sunscreen products:
- The oral tablet contains an antioxidant derived from the natural fern plant (Polypodium leucotomos). These antioxidants are thought to reduce skin-damaging free radicals. Theoretically, it could be beneficial for skin elasticity, reducing sun damage and increasing sun tolerance. There is some evidence that antioxidants from natural ferns taken orally can reduce the harmful effects of UV rays. However, this study was quite small (9 people) so a larger study is needed.
- Antioxidant-rich pills include Polypodium leucotomos extract, green tea extract, pomegranate fruit… Again, these have some theoretical support but all of the studies were small and limited. considered preliminary.
- The tablet contains a high concentration of pomegranate extract. Some studies suggest it may help inhibit sun-damaging pigmentation.
Do these supplements really protect skin from the sun?
According to dermatologist Jeanine Downie, there are a number of oral tablets marketed as sunscreens that don’t provide as much sun protection as many people think. With these pills, many people feel as if they take the pill and have no sun protection. This is dangerous and completely wrong.
What these sunscreen supplements do at the cellular level, Dr. Rachel Nazarian further explains, is “restrain some of the inflammation and damage caused to cells.” However, she emphasizes, they are not sunscreens and do not block radiation or provide a shield against UV radiation.
There is one supplement that Downie and Nazarian say they have recommended to their patients, especially those who are extremely sensitive to light. The main active ingredient of this supplement is Polypodium leucotomos extract. According to a study from the Journal of Clinical and Aesthetic Dermatology, when Polypodium leucotomos is taken by mouth on a regular basis, it has been shown to be an “effective means of reducing the harmful effects of UV radiation.” “.
Can these products replace sunscreen?
The answer would be: No. Dr. Rachel Nazarian says these sunblocks are not a substitute for sunscreen. The product’s label also states that they are supplements only. In other words, you shouldn’t expect your skin to turn “steel” after taking one of these sunblocks. You still need to apply SPF protection regularly to protect your skin from sun damage.
Should we use sunscreen supplements?
Our problem may not be about the properties or ingredients in these pills, but how brands market these products. Companies unknowingly put users’ health at risk by giving them a “virtual” sense of security thinking that the pill can prevent sunburn, reduce premature skin aging caused by the sun. or protect against the risk of skin cancer.
If users believe that the pill will protect them from the sun, they tend to apply sunscreen less often. And if so they are not protected from exposure to the sun’s rays. The FDA has also aptly stated, no pill or capsule can replace sunscreen.
Although some foods with antioxidant supplements may offer benefits, they can reduce melasma and freckles by making the skin less sensitive to UV rays. However, as with any supplement, you should consult your doctor before deciding which product to use.
Reference source
The FDA Is Warning Against Sun Protection Pills. Here’s Why. https://www.huffpost.com/entry/fda-warning-against-sun-protection-pills_n_5b1e7c4ce4b0adfb826bee82. Access date: 01/07/2021
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