You only need to experience the warming rays of the early spring sun, signalling the end of winter, to know that light brings hope and can make you feel good. As our bodies soak in sunlight, we produce endorphins – our bodies’ natural pain killers, which can help soothe both physical and emotional pain.
Sunlight is also the main provider of vitamin D, which is actually a hormone, and this is well known to influence both mental and physical health. Low levels of vitamin D are associated with
acne; boosting your skin with as little as 10 minutes per day will ensure that you can get your daily dose of this essential vitamin. However, much as we love the sun, we are also learning that too much sun is not good.