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THE BEDROCK SUMMER SUN GUIDE
THE BEDROCK SUMMER SUN GUIDE
How to Protect Your Skin Without Fear
For years, we’ve been taught to fear the sun.
Avoid it. Block it. Hide from it.
But the truth is more nuanced than that.
The sun is not the enemy.
Sunlight is one of the most biologically important signals your body receives:
* It regulates circadian rhythm
* Supports mitochondrial function
* Helps regulate hormones
* Supports nitric oxide production
* Helps produce vitamin D
* Improves mood, metabolism, sleep, and immune function
The problem is not the sun itself.
The problem is modern terrain.
Today’s skin is often:
* inflamed
* overexposed to processed seed oils
* nutrient depleted
* chemically burdened
* disconnected from natural light cycles
That combination changes how the body responds to UV exposure.
So instead of fearing the sun…
we should focus on building healthier terrain.
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☀️ BEDROCK PRINCIPLES FOR HEALTHIER SUN EXPOSURE
1. Build Your Solar Tolerance Gradually
Your skin adapts to sunlight over time.
One of the worst things you can do is:
❌ spend months indoors
→ then suddenly spend 8 hours in intense summer sun
That is not ancestral living.
Healthy sun adaptation looks more like:
* daily morning sunlight
* regular outdoor exposure
* gradual seasonal adaptation
* avoiding sudden overexposure
The body builds resilience when exposure is consistent.
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😎 2. Avoid Wearing Sunglasses During Normal Daily Sun Exposure
This one surprises people.
Your eyes help regulate your body’s response to sunlight.
Light entering the eyes influences:
* circadian rhythm
* melanin signaling
* hormone production
* seasonal adaptation
Constantly blocking natural light with dark lenses may interfere with these adaptive signals.
Now to be clear:
This does NOT mean stare into the sun.
And there are situations where eye protection absolutely makes sense:
* snow glare
* high-altitude reflection
* boating/open water
* safety/work environments
But for normal daily outdoor exposure, allowing natural light into the eyes may support healthier light adaptation and melanin signaling.
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🌻 3. Your Diet Affects How You Handle Sunlight
This is one of the most overlooked pieces of the puzzle.
The fats that make up your skin and cell membranes matter.
Modern diets high in industrial seed oils:
* soybean oil
* corn oil
* canola oil
* sunflower oil
* cottonseed oil
…increase intake of unstable polyunsaturated fats (PUFAs).
These fats are highly oxidation-prone.
When incorporated into skin tissue, they may increase oxidative stress under UV exposure.
From an ancestral perspective, this matters tremendously.
Instead, prioritize:
* ruminant fats
* butter/ghee
* tallow
* olive oil
* whole-food fats
* omega-3 rich seafood
The goal is not to fear sunlight.
The goal is to improve the terrain receiving it.
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🍊 4. Be Careful With Photosensitive Oils
Certain oils can increase photosensitivity when applied before sun exposure.
Particularly:
* bergamot
* lime
* lemon
* bitter orange
* some citrus essential oils
These can increase risk of irritation or phototoxic reactions in sunlight.
This is why “natural” does not automatically mean safe in every context.
Always know what is in your skincare products and sun oils.
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🧴 THE BEDROCK APPROACH TO SUNSCREEN
Not all sunscreens are equal.
Many conventional sunscreens contain:
* endocrine-disrupting chemical filters
* fragrance
* penetration enhancers
* unnecessary preservatives
* synthetic stabilizers
Instead, I personally prefer mineral-based options using non-nano zinc oxide.
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✔️ MY PERSONAL SUMMER APPROACH
For prolonged intense exposure:
(amusement parks, beach days, all-day outdoor events, kids)
I prefer:
Young Living Mineral Sunscreen
Why?
* mineral zinc-based
* avoids many conventional chemical filters
* more protective for heavy exposure situations
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For daily face/high-burn areas:
(face, ears, chest, shoulders)
I love:
Flying Cow “Block” Tallow Sunscreen
Why?
* non-nano zinc
* tallow-based
* simple ingredients
* ancestral-style formulation
* nourishing to the skin barrier
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🌿 MY FAVORITE DIY SUN OIL
For lighter daily exposure, I sometimes make a simple ancestral-style sun oil blend using:
* Coconut oil (SPF 4-7)
* Olive oil (SPF 7-8)
* Almond oil (SPF 4-6)
* Carrot seed oil (SPF varies)
* Rosehip seed oil (SPF 2-10)
* Jojoba oil (SPF 4)
Ratio:
4:4:4:1:1:1
This makes 52 ounces and I split it into six 8 ounce bottles or three 16 ounce bottles (and store the leftover for topping off).
Think of this as:
* skin nourishment
* barrier support
* moderate daily exposure support
Use common sense and respect the environment you’re in.
I make a big batch -
16 ounces ea - organic coconut, olive and almond oils
4 ounces ea - rosehip seed oil, jojoba oil and carrot seed oil
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🔥 THE GOAL ISN’T FEAR. IT’S RESILIENCE.
The modern conversation around sunlight has become extremely polarized.
One side says:
“Sunlight causes cancer.”
The other says:
“Never wear sunscreen again.”
Reality is more nuanced.
Healthy terrain matters.
Nutrient status matters.
Mitochondrial health matters.
Inflammation matters.
Metabolic health matters.
Circadian rhythm matters.
The healthiest approach is usually not fear or extremes.
It’s intelligent exposure.
Get sunlight regularly. (EVERY Morning especially)
Avoid burning.
Build resilience gradually.
Support your terrain.
Use cleaner products.
Respect nature instead of fearing it.
The sun is your friend, not your enemy.
Your environment, lifestyle, and internal terrain determine how well you handle it
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