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❱ POLYPODIUM LEUCOTOMOS, an extract<br />
from ferns, can reduce UVA-related<br />
damage and protect against wrinkling,<br />
brown spots, sunburn, and skin cancer.<br />
❱ PYCNOGENOL, from the bark of the<br />
European coastal pine, significantly<br />
improves skin hydration and elasticity<br />
and can combat hyperpigmentation<br />
from excessive sun exposure.<br />
❱ VITAMIN E prevents free-radical damage,<br />
has anti-inflammatory actions, and<br />
protects against UV-related skin damage.<br />
It’s especially effective when combined<br />
with vitamin C.<br />
❱ SELENIUM has been shown to reduce<br />
cancer cell progression in several<br />
cancers, including skin cancer.<br />
USE SUNSCREENS THE<br />
9 RIGHT WAY. Even the best<br />
sunscreen won’t work if you don’t apply<br />
it properly or often enough. Use enough<br />
to generously coat all exposed skin,<br />
and apply about 20 minutes before you<br />
head outside, especially if you’re using<br />
a chemical sunscreen—they need time<br />
to be absorbed into the skin to work.<br />
Don’t forget sensitive or hard-to-reach<br />
areas such as lips, the tops of your ears,<br />
around the eyes, the backs of your legs,<br />
and even your scalp (especially if your<br />
hair is parted or thinning). No matter<br />
what the SPF, reapply your sunscreen<br />
every two hours—more often if you’re<br />
swimming or sweating, even if you’re<br />
using a water-resistant formula. They’re<br />
just that: resistant, not waterproof (the<br />
FDA banned the terms “waterproof” and<br />
“sweat-proof” from sunscreens).<br />
Lisa Turner is a chef, food writer, product developer, and nutrition<br />
coach in Boulder, Colo. She has more than 20 years of experience in<br />
researching and writing about nourishing foods, and coaching people<br />
toward healthier eating habits. Find her at lisaturnercooks.com.<br />
Must-Pack Travel Products<br />
Finally, your summer vacay is here! Whether you’re heading to an exotic locale or planning a nearby<br />
camping trip, use this product guide to stay well wherever you wander.<br />
Pack It!<br />
Natural Factors<br />
Travel Biotic<br />
BB536<br />
Probiotics are<br />
the ultimate<br />
“don’t-leavehome-withoutit”<br />
remedy.<br />
Your digestive<br />
and immune<br />
systems will<br />
thank you.<br />
Look for “no<br />
refrigeration<br />
required” on<br />
the label.<br />
Pack It!<br />
Life-flo<br />
Pure<br />
Magnesium Oil<br />
(travel size)<br />
Topical<br />
magnesium<br />
can help you<br />
relax and get<br />
a good night's<br />
sleep—two<br />
vacation<br />
necessities.<br />
Overdid it<br />
walking or<br />
hiking? Magnesium<br />
is also<br />
great for sore<br />
muscles.<br />
Pack It!<br />
Garden of<br />
Life mykind<br />
Organics<br />
Elderberry<br />
Immune<br />
Gummy<br />
Elderberry has<br />
been shown<br />
to reduce cold<br />
symptoms and<br />
duration among<br />
air travelers,<br />
according<br />
to a study in<br />
the journal<br />
Nutrients.<br />
It tastes<br />
great, and it<br />
protects against<br />
annoying colds?<br />
Thumbs up!<br />
Pack It!<br />
Life Extension<br />
VenoFlow<br />
Pycnogenol,<br />
an extract of<br />
French maritime<br />
pine bark, has<br />
been shown<br />
in multiple<br />
studies to help<br />
reduce edema<br />
and the risk<br />
of deep vein<br />
thrombosis<br />
(DVT) on<br />
long flights,<br />
especially when<br />
combined with<br />
compression<br />
stockings.<br />
Pack It!<br />
Bluebonnet<br />
<strong>Nutrition</strong><br />
EarthSweet<br />
Chewables<br />
Melatonin<br />
It’s hard to<br />
sleep when<br />
you’re not in<br />
your own bed,<br />
not to mention<br />
when you’re<br />
in a totally<br />
different time<br />
zone. Melatonin<br />
can help you<br />
fall asleep,<br />
stay asleep,<br />
and allow your<br />
body to adjust<br />
to a new time<br />
zone.<br />
Pack It!<br />
Quantum<br />
Health Buzz<br />
Away Extreme<br />
Towelettes<br />
People may<br />
tell you that<br />
DEET is the<br />
only effective<br />
way to ward<br />
off pesky<br />
mosquitoes<br />
and ticks. Not<br />
true! Essential<br />
oils, such<br />
as citronella,<br />
geranium,<br />
lemongrass,<br />
and cedarwood,<br />
offer potent<br />
protectionfor all<br />
your outdoor<br />
adventures.<br />
Pack It!<br />
Mushroom<br />
Wisdom<br />
Maitake<br />
EZ Spray<br />
Maitake<br />
is one of<br />
the best<br />
all-around<br />
immune tonics.<br />
It has been<br />
shown in<br />
numerous<br />
studies to<br />
support<br />
immune health<br />
in a variety of<br />
ways. Simplify<br />
things with a<br />
spray form.<br />
Pack It!<br />
Derma E<br />
Mineral Sunscreen<br />
Powder<br />
and Badger<br />
Clear Zinc<br />
Oxide Sport<br />
Sunscreen<br />
SPF 35<br />
Here’s the<br />
gist of it: Buy<br />
sunscreens<br />
made with<br />
minerals—zinc<br />
oxide, titanium<br />
dioxide, or a<br />
combination of<br />
the two. When<br />
traveling, bring<br />
one product for<br />
your face (try a<br />
tinted powder<br />
for a fresh<br />
glow!) and one<br />
for your body.