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Why Sunglasses Might Be Working Against Your Body’s Natural Sun Protection (And My Thoughts on Blue-Light Blockers)
Published 15 days ago • 4 min read
Dear Natural Health Friends, I came across a post this week from Dr. AmmousMD that really made me stop and think. He explained that your body relies on UV signals reaching your eyes to trigger melanin production—the pigment that gives you a tan and helps protect your skin from burning. When you block those signals with sunglasses, you may actually increase your risk of sunburn because your body doesn’t get the message to ramp up its natural defense. (Here’s the link to the article on PubMed...
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