Natural Sunscreen: What You Need to Know About SPF and Zinc

Sunshine is health promoting, but too much is no bueno.

There’s no doubt that UV exposure increases the risk for skin cancer and accelerates the appearance of aging. A healthy skin care regimen should include protection. We believe we’ve found the best of all worlds with this all-natural formula:

* Zinc oxide is still considered the safest option for sunscreens. It’s the only sunscreen recommended by the FDA for babies. It offers superior broad-spectrum protection against both UVA and UVB rays and helps decrease the risk of skin cancer and early skin aging caused by the sun.

* Antioxidants neutralize environmental stressors. Part of the reason UV rays damage skin is that they create damaging stressors. Using ingredients like vitamin E and buriti fruit oil that are chock-full of antioxidants protects skin against environmental stressors. And, to boot, they will give the look of clarified, brighter skin.

* Natural protection: When you apply sunscreen, you have a golden opportunity to add some nourishment as well as protection to your skin. Sunflower oil is a good source of beta-carotene and helps reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. Lavender has been shown in studies to help calm and soothe skin, reducing the appearance of redness.

* Natural soothers help calm skin when it’s overexposed, allowing it to stay comfortable. This includes ingredients that have a natural ability to soothe, like pumpkin seed and hemp seed oil, nourishing and visibly enhancing your skin’s glow. Hemp oil may help reduce pain, swelling, and redness while helping to restore moisture to the sunburn area. And pumpkin seed oil can be used topically to heal and soothe dry skin — without causing irritation — and promote quick healing.

* Natural moisturizers keep skin hydrated and healthy. The stronger and more cohesive your skin is, the better it’s able to resist UV damage. Hydration is a key part of this process, as dry skin is likely to crack and flake, making skin more vulnerable to UV damage and premature aging.

READ DETAILS HERE:

https://foodrevolution.org/blog/natural-sunscreen-spf-zinc/?frn_source=sfmc&frn_medium=email-blo&frn_campaign=blo-26-&frn_content=sunscreen-article-members&j=420847&sfmc_sub=302956278&l=137_HTML&u=6737013&mid=514008241&jb=151

Rip’s 5-Minute Sloppy Jills

Ingredients
2 boxes Plant Strong Bold Lentil Chili (or MAKE YOUR OWN RECIPE!)
8 oz white mushrooms, sliced (optional)
¼–½ cup BBQ sauce
1 cup chopped kale
4 burger buns

Directions
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the sliced mushrooms and sauté for 4–5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until softened and lightly browned.
Add the Spiced Lentil Chili and BBQ sauce to the skillet. Stir well to combine.

Reduce heat to medium and simmer for 2 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the mixture is heated through.
Spoon the lentil mixture onto burger buns.
Top with chopped kale and serve immediately.

Plant-Based or Bust? – Finding Common Ground in Nutrition Science

What happens when a research study goes viral and lands on Netflix? Stanford’s “Twins Study” comparing healthy vegan and omnivorous diets did just that and ignited debates across kitchens, classrooms, and social media feeds.

Join Dr. Christopher Gardner for a look at how nutrition research gets translated (and sometimes twisted) in the public eye and how we can build more consensus around plant-based diets without losing our sense of humor and appetite.

For more than 30 years, Christopher Gardner, PhD, Rehnborg Farquhar Professor of Medicine at Stanford and nutrition scientist, has been a key faculty member at the Stanford Prevention Research Center where he leads the Stanford Nutrition Studies Research Group. With a PhD in Nutrition Science from UC Berkeley, he has led over 20 human nutrition intervention studies, including trials of Mediterranean, Ketogenic, Vegan, Low-Fat and Low-Carb diets and their effects on cardiometabolic out comes such as blood lipids, glucose, and inflammation.

June 2, 2026 Low-SOS Vegan Plan

(This blog began 3/15/2015)

MEDITATION:
* Concepts of Faith
* No Greater Love podcast

EXERCISE:
* Jog 5k outdoors
* PT APP workout
–lower body stretch/stengthening
* Vibration platform w/ kitty!
* 40 piyo jumps

WATER:
(2) × (32) = 64 oz (+)

EATS:
* gfo smoothie (greens, fruit, oats)
* salt-free pistachios
* blended Grandmother Moroccan stew w/ additionel steamed kale, served over brown rice & mustard
* baked potato topped w/ sliced almonds & avo-salsa
* tostada (beans, rice, lettuce, tomato, half avocado on XL-crispy tortilla)
* homemade sweet potato ice cream w/ strawberries & choco powder

… SUN HAS SET …

Cmmt: XL indicates uncommonly excessive food, and wautéed means water-sautéed

June 1, 2026 of Low-SOS Vegan Plan

(This blog began 3/15/2015)

MEDITATION:
* Nothing But Bible
* Concepts of Faith
* No Greater Love podcast

EXERCISE:
* 20 piyo jumps
* Lift lower body @ gym
* Walk-about campus, up/down stairs & lecture

WATER:
(2) × (32) = 64 oz (+)

EATS:
* gfo smoothie (greens, fruit, oats)
* salt-free pistachios
* mashed organic golden potatoes, Calif veggies (carrot, peas, corn, green beans), avo-salsa, homemade fry sauce, Japanese bbq sauce
* beet ramen noodle soup w/ green onions, alfalfa-broccoli sprouts & mushrooms
* oilfree popcorn topped w/ few kernels of XL-sweet popcorn

… SUN HAS SET …

Cmmt: XL indicates uncommonly excessive food, and wautéed means water-sautéed

May 31, 2026 of Low-SOS Vegan Plan

(This blog began 3/15/2015)

MEDITATION:
* No Greater Love podcast
* Biblical Research Institute
* Nothing But Bible

EXERCISE:
* Jog 5k outdoors
* 40 piyo jumps

WATER:
(2) × (32) = 64 oz (+)

EATS:
* leftover Grandmother Moroccan stew served w/ brown rice, steamed kale, pretzel chips & avo-salsa
* peaches
* chopped Mediterranean salad
w/ arugula & broccoli-slaw & tomatillo avo-salsa as dressing
* homemade choco dairy-free ice cream & a fresh banana
*(oilfree) organic low sodium ramen cup of soup (McDougall brand)

… SUN HAS SET …

Cmmt: XL indicates uncommonly excessive food, and wautéed means water-sautéed