Sunburn protection

Green tea is an antioxidant; neutralizes free radicals; used for protection. Take green tea extract daily, containing 0.5-1.5 g of catechins, in divided doses, for many months.

Vitamin C is an antioxidant; neutralizes free radicals; used for protection. Take 0.5-3.0 g of vitamin C daily, in divided doses, for many months. Works better with vitamin E.

Vitamin E is an antioxidant; neutralizes free radicals; used for protection. Take 800-1,600 IU of vitamin E daily, in divided doses, for many months. Use this dosage under the control of an experienced practitioner. Works better with vitamin C.

Beta-carotene is an antioxidant; neutralizes free radicals; used for protection. Take 25,000 IU of beta-carotene daily, in divided doses, for many months. Do not use synthetic beta-carotene if you are a smoker. It may increase the risk of some type of cancers.

Lycopene is an antioxidant; neutralizes free radicals; used for protection. Take 15-25 mg of lycopene daily, in divided doses, for many months. Use it with fat or oil containing food.

OPC's are antioxidant; they neutralize free radicals and are used for sunburn protection. Take 100-200 mg of OPC's daily, in divided doses, for many months.

Polypodium leucotomos is an antioxidant; neutralizes free radicals; it is an anti-inflammatory; used for protection. Take polypodium leucotomos daily, in divided doses, for many days, as suggested on the label.

Green tea is an antioxidant; neutralizes free radicals; used for protection. Apply a topical preparation containing 8-10 % of green tea polyphenols 2-3 times daily, for many months, as suggested on the label. Use it with oral green tea.

Melatonin is used for protection. Apply a topical preparation containing 1.5-3.0 % of melatonin 2-3 times daily, for many weeks, as suggested on the label.

Vitamin C is an antioxidant; neutralizes free radicals; used for protection. A cream containing 4-6% of vitamin C applied 2-4 times daily, for many weeks, may be helpful. Works better with vitamin E.

Vitamin E is an antioxidant; neutralizes free radicals; used for protection. Apply a lotion or cream containing minimum of 2-3 % of vitamin E 3-4 times daily, for many weeks.

Aloe softens and soothes the skin; accelerates healing; used for prevention and treatment. Apply a topical preparation containing minimum 0.5% of aloe 2-4 times daily, for many days, as suggested on the label.

Beta-carotene is an antioxidant; neutralizes free radicals; used for protection. Apply a cream containing beta-carotene 2-4 times daily, for many months, as suggested on the label.

Selenium is an antioxidant; neutralizes free radicals; used for protection. Apply a topical preparation containing 0.025-0.050 % of selenium 2-3 times daily, for many weeks, as suggested on the label.