Newsletter Issue 5 June/July/August 2006 -- Go to page 1  2  3  4  5  6  7  8  9  10  11  12

Nutritional Advice

How to protect your skin in the sun

If you're spending time outdoors this summer remember to look after your skin. Follow the self-care steps below which may offer protection whilst you enjoy the sunshine.

  • Block harsh rays by wearing protective clothing and frequently apply sun cream with a high SPF.
  • Apply topical antioxidants to your skin--open a pycnogenol capsule and mix into your usual moisturiser (use a formula containing 2% Vitamin E, 5% Vitamin C or 10% green tea polyphenols for extra protection).
  • Add antioxidants to your supplement programme as they defend your body against  harmful UV rays; 2000-3000 mg Vitamin C, 1000-2000 iu Vitamin E, 6 mg Natural Beta-carotene and 6 mg of Lycopene would be beneficial during periods of high sun exposure.
  • Eat plenty of red and orange fruits and vegetables for their antioxidant content.
  • Choose natural sun-screens and moisturisers. If you need any advice ask our skin-care expert, Jen.

Opening Hours
Shop
Monday to Saturday 9.30am to 5.30pm
except Wednesday and Thursday 9.30am to 7pm
Closed Sundays and Bank Holidays
Cafe
Monday to Saturday 9.30am to 7.30pm
Closed Sundays and Bank Holidays

On The Eighth Day Co-operative Limited,
111, Oxford Road, Manchester, M1 7DU.
Telephone Shop: 0161 273 4878
Telephone Café: 0161 273 1850
Email: mail@eighth-day.co.uk
We are on Oxford Road, about 10 minutes walk south of Piccadilly, just as you reach the University Quarter.