The (Multiple) Benefits of Safe Sunlight
Dec 12, 2024
In New England, a blustery morning in March was the perfect time for me to try my new SunHugg. With a flip of the wrist, I set it up. Seriously, that’s how easy it was. After taking it out of the disk-shaped bag, the pod popped into shape with very little encouragement. I set a low seat inside that allowed me to sit at an incline, faced the pod toward the sun, and stepped inside, putting my coffee in one of the side pouches. The zipped sides protected me from the wind, allowing only the warm sun on my skin. For a mere fifteen minutes – as is recommended for my skin tone – I reset my circadian rhythm, absorbed vitamin D, and boosted my serotonin; I’d call that a productive and healthy morning! Then, to protect my skin, I zipped the top. Since I was toasty warm in my SunHugg cocoon, I partially unzipped the sides to see how it ventilated. Oh, what comfort! It was time for me to get to work but the bliss of being able to safely enjoy the sun’s rays made getting out difficult. But…off to the mines, as they say. I reluctantly stepped out and went on with my day, grateful for my alone time with the sun.
"The goal of SunHugg is not to get burned or do harm to your epidermis - but to give your body the benefit of natural sunlight"
Your skin is your body’s largest organ. Along with protecting your inside organs, bones, and muscles, it regulates your body temperature. People have different tones of skin, from pale white to dark brown or black. These skin types all soak up the sun’s rays differently. As well as skin type, age and health determine how you soak up the sun. If you’re very well acquainted with how your skin reacts, pay attention for changes if you begin taking new medications. The benefits (or harmful effects) are specific to each person. People with medium to dark complexions are less sensitive to UV exposure. Melanin gives skin its color. Therefore, the darker your skin (natural, not tanned), the longer you would need to be in the sun in order to absorb the benefits. But, when it comes to UV rays, it’s better to be cautious until you establish your skin’s tolerance. The goal of SunHugg is not to get burned or do harm to your epidermis – but to give your body the benefit of natural sunlight which boosts serotonin, increasing the health of both your body and mind.
