Sunlight Exposure

Nutrients connected to Sunlight Exposure

A link means the body needs the nutrient for this, or that low intake is linked to it. It does not mean extra supplements help if your intake is already adequate; each link shows how strong the evidence is.

• Vitamin DDeficiency link

  Sunlight on bare skin lets the body make vitamin D. NHS says about 15 minutes without sunscreen, 2 or 3 times a week from late March to September, can help; sun also raises skin cancer risk.

• Bakuchi (babchi)Documented risk

  Sun exposure after using psoralen-containing seed products can trigger skin reactions.

• Lemon OilDocumented risk

  Sun exposure after pressed lemon oil on skin is the main hazard; FDA flags certain citrus oils for sun-exposed skin.

• Bergamot OilDocumented risk

  Sun or tanning-bed light after skin contact with bergamot oil is the documented trigger for blistering reactions.

• Lime OilDocumented risk

  Lime contact followed by sun can cause phytophotodermatitis; pressed lime oil is a similar concern.

• Angelica Root OilDocumented risk

  Sun or UV exposure after skin contact with the oil can cause a reaction; the EMA recommends a UV warning on angelica products.

• AngelicaDocumented risk

  Sun and UV exposure are co-factors for the skin reactions linked to angelica furanocoumarins; the EU committee advised a UV warning.

• Orange Oil (Sweet and Bitter)Documented risk

  FDA flags certain citrus oils for sun-exposed skin; bitter orange oil is specifically named in lab and NAHA sources.

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