Vitamin D is important for pretty much everything in your body, and a lot of people are deficient in vitamin D. Does sunscreen give you a vitamin D deficiency? How can you keep your vitamin D levels up in winter without risking skin cancer and aging?

Like most skincare addicts I’ve long thought that the sun was evil and should be avoided at all costs, but it turns out that’s an outdated viewpoint!

In this video I talk about:

* Benefits and sources of vitamin D

* Does sunscreen give you a vitamin D deficiency?

* How much sun do you need for vitamin D?

* Health guidelines for sun exposure

* Things to keep in mind with sun exposure

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It’s summer in Australia – the lights are hot and my filming room isn’t air conditioned, so please excuse my limp hair and general sweatiness!

Solar D sunscreen:

The vitamin D capsules I take – this $6 bottle lasts me a whole year! You can find them on Amazon ( and iHerb ( (affiliate links)

More info:

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