Getting Enough Vitamin D

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by Golda Poretsky, HHC
http://www.bodylovewellness.com

As I mentioned last month and the month before, I was approached by Eucerin to write a few posts about Spring/Summer skin and provide some swag to a few lucky readers (and, full disclosure, myself) and I thought it might be fun to give it a go!

Most of us know how important sun protection is, but what about Vitamin D? Vitamin D is an important nutrient for bone health, immunity, and cardiovascular health.  So how do we take care of our skin and still get enough?

Truthfully, I’ve heard a lot of different things.  It’s true that your skin uses UVB rays to create Vitamin D, but how much sun exposure you need can depend on a lot of things.  So where do you start?

Eucerin Everyday Protection Face SPF 30 4oz

Eucerin Everyday Protection Face SPF 30 4oz (Part Of Prize Pack)

1) Get About 20 Minutes Of Sun, When You Can — Most experts say that 20 minutes or so of sun a few times a week is enough for most people to create enough Vitamin D.
2) Eat Vitamin D Rich Foods — Foods like fish, eggs, and fortified milk all contain Vitamin D, and can give you that extra boost when sun exposure isn’t enough.
3) Supplementation — My vitamin D levels tend to be really low, despite whatever sun exposure I get.  So I usually take a sublingual Vitamin D.  My favorite is from Biotics Research.

Me Wearing My Prize Pack Hat & Trying To Take A Picture Without Looking Like I'm Taking It

4) SPF Stuff Is Still Important! — Definitely use products with sunscreen or a good sunscreen on its own if you plan to be outside for long.  And, if you’re interested in some SPF swag, might I recommend the following…

 

  • Go to the Eucerin Facebook Page to take the pledge, join the movement and share tips on how you plan to keep your skin safe this summer.
  • Leave a comment below (with a valid email address) and a winner will be picked at random from the commenters on June 30th.  The winner will Everyday Protection Face SPF 30 and Body SPF 15 Lotions, Target Gift Card, Facial Spritz and Sun Hat.

Happy swagging!

Full Disclosure: I’m receiving Eucerin products (for my readers and me). The thoughts and opinions, however, that I share in this post are strictly my own and are not influenced by receipt of these products.

17 thoughts on “Getting Enough Vitamin D”

  1. I truly believe that if you eat enough of Vitamin D (supplements as well) you will be doing your entire being a world of good,
    AND will get a richer, healthier tan!

  2. It’s about time that we know some sun is good for us. Moderation in everything is the key. I know it’s important to use a good lotion, one recommended by dermatologists, Eucerin will be my choice now! My email is

  3. I've only just learned that not getting enough vitamin D actually is harmful for my liver, which I'm having problems with right now, so these are great tips for me. My e-mail is Winterbutterfly1981@yahoo.com

  4. I've only just learned that not getting enough vitamin D actually is harmful for my liver, which I'm having problems with right now, so these are great tips for me. My e-mail is Winterbutterfly​1981@yahoo.com

  6. I love the hat! I need to find a good hat for summer. As a pale irish nerd girl me and the sun just don’t like each other much. I love being outside…I just burn even with SPF100000 on.

  7. Please enter me in the drawing.

    I use Eucerin on my feet every night, and it’s a godsend, but I have really, really, really dry feet.

  9. Ok a couple of comments:

    1. your shirt is amazing. I covet it.

    2. I found Eucerin to be too “greasy” for me and it kinda of didnt absorb too well so careful for those who may have oilier skin.

  10. This is a great post – thank you! I, too, have dangerously low vitamin D levels, so I take a daily supplement (2,000). I’m definitely not a lover of sunlight, so this is rather understandable. : ) I understand that sublingual dosage gets absorbed more quickly, so I’m really excited to see this option. About how long does a bottle last you? (Cost is a serious problem for me.)

    1. @ValleySpun, Hi there, if you have insurance, have you doctor test you, then you will know howmuch you body needs. Mine is prescription.Hope this helps.

      1. @Linda, Thank you for your response. I was checked and my vitamin d was 8. Yeah, pretty low! That’s how I know that it was so low. I was on a very high once a week dose for 3 months, now I’m down to 2000/day.

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