The Sun Dilemma: What New Yorkers like to do on a sunny day, even if we know its not the best idea according to our doctor

“It’s summer, its bright, wear sunscreen, and opt for shade”

This is pretty much common knowledge… We avoid sun because we don’t want wrinkles and/or skin cancer. And when we are in the sun, we are supposed to wear sunscreen to block its ultra violet rays.

BUT the sun is also our friend – and its ultra violet rays actually prompt our skin to make vitamin D, which is linked to bone health, strong immunity, and decreased risk of cancer.  It’s a tough call.  There is mounting evidence that Vitamin D is great for health, but I dare you to find a dermatologist who recommends hanging out sunscreen-less on a sunny day.

And then there is this dilemma – do we wear an appropriate SPF (i.e. not SPF 8 and more like SPF 30) or do we cheat and use a low SPF to get that beautiful tan faster and while we can (those in sunny California may not be able to sympathize, but NYC and the Midwest and all of the NE coast and other frigid climates – we know you get it…its only warm and sunny for like 3 months a year – you got to take advantage!)

So what’s the compromise?  Well…..We think we have figured it out!

Follow closely: Sunscreen + Bronzer + Vitamin D Supplement

Soleo Organic Sunscreen

Nvey Eco Organic Bronzer

MegaFood's Vitamin D3 (sunshine in bottle)

Soleo Organics all Natural Sunscreen – its safe for both you and the environment!! Its biodegradable, has a low skin irritation factor, and contains natural organic ingredients so you don’t have to hesitate before lathering it all over…everybody wins!

PLUS

Our certified organic Nvey Eco Bronzer – our responsible answer to the glowing tan we all want on our face but know we should avoid (because who wants wrinkles?) It’s soft matte, long-wearing and instantly gives skin the look of a natural tan.

PLUS

MegaFood’s Vitamin D3! Question: If your body makes vitamin D when prompted by the sun’s UV rays, but you wear sunscreen all the time (which blocks UV rays) to avoid the harmful aspects of the sun, how to you get vitamin D? Answer: take this supplement

We at One Lucky Duck have decided to make this whole process easier for you by putting all three of these things together in our Sunny Side Bundle so that you can protect yourself from the sun and reap the sun’s benefits at the same time.

See…a very complicated issue made simple by yours truly at One Lucky Duck