Eat your sunblock: Inner Glow Vitamins and Sol Defense introduce SPF booster
17 Nov 2023 --- Inner Glow Vitamins and Sol Defense have innovated an edible SPF booster developed by dermatologists and plastic surgeons to enhance sun protection naturally.
“This easy-to-take, on-the-go formula gives our patients an extra layer of sun protection,” says Dr. Galaria.
“We know that reapplication of sunscreen is often patchy and unpredictable, and this allows our patient to have an internal boost of protection that can be taken multiple times a day if they are spending the day outdoors.”
According to Dr. Noreen Galaria, the CEO and co-founder of Inner Glow Vitamins, as our awareness of the detrimental effects of UV radiation on the skin expands, the quest for natural alternatives to augment sun protection intensifies.
Natural photoprotection
Sol Defense is a passion fruit-flavored gummy designed to elevate sun protection. The edible SPF features two key ingredients for fortified sun protection — polypodium leucotomos and niacinamide.
UV exposure test without and with Sol Defense gummies.
Polypodium leucotomos is derived from a fern. It harbors bioactive compounds like antioxidants and polyphenols, which are believed to contribute to its photoprotective properties.
Niacinamide is known for aiding the body in preventing precancers and skin cancers shares Inner Glow Vitamins. It also adds an extra layer of defense against UV damage.
On-the-go solution
Dr. Galaria emphasizes the ease of incorporating Sol Defense into daily routines, providing an internal boost of protection that can be consumed multiple times a day, ideal for those spending extended periods outdoors.
While stressing that Sol Defense is not a substitute for traditional sunscreens, the doctors underscore its role as a complement to other sun protection measures like hats, sunscreen and seeking shade during peak hours.
The vegan, non-GMO, kosher, halal gummy, developed by skin care experts in the US, aligns with the increasing demand for botanicals with sun-protective capabilities.
Sol Defense is marketed to be resilient against heat, maintaining its form even at 170 degrees, making it practical for physical activities like golfing, swimming and rock climbing.
In other news, Scientists at Northwestern University, US, designed a skin cream that heals damage throughout the day when the skin is exposed to sunlight or environmental toxins using synthetic, biomimetic melanin.
Edited by Venya Patel
