Protecting your skin during intense sunlight is essential, yet we rely on the sun's rays for vital vitamin D to support our health.
Vitamin D deficiency affects more people than ever. Supplements can help bridge the gap, but sunlight remains the most effective natural source for production in the skin.
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The amount of vitamin D your skin produces from sunlight varies by individual. Key factors include age, skin pigmentation, and duration of exposure.
Your face and hands generate the most vitamin D. Even in winter, brief exposure works wonders—aim for 15 minutes to half an hour daily, uncovered. Longer sessions don't yield more vitamin D.
