Skin better in the sun

(Splotchy) #1

I have pale feeble skin which can burn on a sunny January day in the North of England. Even with sunblock I burn and summers are spent hiding in shadows under big hats.

Since doing keto I’ve not burned, even without sunblock. Admittedly it’s winter, but we’ve just had our sunniest hottest February on record and I’ve been out enjoying it. Only other factor is that last year I found I was v low in vitamin d (prob due to dodging sunshine) and have taken supplements.

Whatever it is, my skin - previously pale, dry, crinkly and often scarlet from the sun - now has a much healthier glow and seems more resilient to the sun. Anyone else notice this?

(Full Metal KETO AF) #2

Not with the sun in particular, I live in California :sunglasses:, but psoriasis and dry skin were gone about a month after I started keto. I think it’s the increased healthy dietary fats and a reduction of inflammation due to low carb intake. . :cowboy_hat_face:

(Duncan Kerridge) #3

Same here, not used sunscreen for the last two years and no burn. Before keto 15 minutes in the sun would frazzle me. I’ve heard it brought up on a few podcasts, elimination of vegetable oils / reduction of omega 6’s was put forward as an explanation.

(PSackmann) #4

I haven’t had a chance to check out in the sun yet, I have noticed that my skin looks younger and healthier. I can’t wait to try it out though, I burn very easily as well.

(Laura) #5

I noticed that after going low carb. Not only did the bugs no longer bite me, I stopped getting sunburnt. I have typical fair skin from Dutch, English, Scots and Irish heritage, so my two colors were always white and red. I would burn and then go back to white. No residual tan at all. :frowning:

Now, I don’t burn and I still don’t tan, but not burning is great.

#6

I would like to test this theory but 1) it’s going to be a while before we in the PNW get warm sunny weather; and 2) I’m whiter than a citizen’s arrest so if I’m wrong I’m going to be in a lot of pain.

(The amazing autoimmune 🦄) #7

If you type sun burn into the search bar there are quite a few hits. I had heard about this on one of the podcasts but I don’t know if there is hard science or just anecdotal evidence.

(Pam ) #8

You’ve given this very pale red-head hope. I started in December so will look forward to sitting out on my deck this spring with my book and coffee and soak up some sunshine! Especially after this really sh*tty winter! LOL

(Stickin' with mammoth) #9

Holy crap, I’m laughing so hard. I, myself, am uber-Caucasian (Czech, German, Swedish, Welsh). I have been known to reflect starlight. I burn faster than microwave popcorn. Twenty minutes at a Fourth of July barbecue and I require skin grafts.

I’m in Portland, Oregon, and last Monday was clear as a bell. I spent all afternoon in it without sunscreen and came home flushed. I thought, crap, I’m gonna pay for that.

Nope, woke up dewy and fresh. I could get used to this.

Not to mention the insect-resistant thing. That would be nice, too. I’ll sign anywhere.

#10

See I just don’t think direct sunlight in 20F weather counts, mostly because I’m covered up. We’ll see in spring, if it ever gets here.

(Karim Wassef) #11

did you also reduce your omega 6 vegetable oils?

https://www.breaknutrition.com/omega-6-fatty-acids-alternative-hypothesis-diseases-civilization/

reducing systemic inflammation gives your body more resources to protect you from other real stresses like oxidative stress, heat stress, cold stress, or UV stress.

(Katie the Quiche Scoffing Stick Ninja ) #12

I live in Queensland, Australia. This is not the case for me :stuck_out_tongue:

('Jackie P') #13

I have recently had a 3 week holiday in Australia. I am usually really careful in the sun - fear of burning, cancer and wrinkles!
No particular exception this time, except that I went a lovely colour with factor 30 as opposed to factor 50 and never burnt.
I didnt put it down to Keto but now I’m wondering.
Certainly my skin is much improved this last year.