We have all been there; after a weekend of laughs and fun under the shiny sun on the beach... reality kicks in. The redness in your skin and the pain that goes with it are driving you nuts, and you are desperately pouring aloe vera gel in your hand. Well, according to Verschooten et al., from the department of dermatology at the Catholic University of Leuven, Belgium; a dietary supplementation consisting of carotenoids like beta-carotene and Lycopene can help in the protection of your skin against UV light. In case you a re wondering where to find these magnificent chemicals; it is probable for you to already have them, for a great source of these pigments are carrots!
Reference
Verschooten, L., S. Claerhout, A.V. Laethem, P. Agostinis. 2006. New Strategies of Photoprotection. Photochemistry and Photobiology 8:1016-1023
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