Written by Kinkini Gupta | Updated : August 3, 2024 10:37 PM IST
Vitamin D is extremely crucial for your health and for your skin. Deficiency in this vitamin can lead to problems like depression, osteoporosis, weak bone health, fatigue, muscle weakness, cramps, mood swings, etc. The best way to get your daily dose of vitamin is either through diet or from direct sun rays.
Soaking up all the goodness of the sun is a good habit because it will not only boost your with vitamin D but also will keep your skin youthful and glowing. However, Suns rays are harsh and they contain UV rays which are bad for skin. So, applying a thick layer of sunscreen before going out is recommended.
Coconut oil massage in your body will help yr skin soak up vitamin D faster. This is an age old therapy which is also recommended for new born babies for good immune health.
Maintain the time limit when you are in the sun. You should not stay for too little or even too long. 15 to 20 minutes in the sun is enough for vitamin D synthesis. Do this everyday for best results.
According to the Journal Healthline, the best time to generate vitamin D from UVB rays is during mid-day when the sun is at its highest. You can sit in the sun for 20 minutes between 10 am to 3 pm.
Remember to maintain the time. Sitting in the afternoon sun for too long can lead to sun bites, rashes, sun burns and other skin problems.
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