Light is a language. And your skin knows how to speak it.

I live in the tropics, where the midday sun is nearly vertical—what many would consider unforgiving. And yet, it has become one of my most powerful allies in rejuvenation and skin vitality.

This isn't about getting a tan. It's about entering into an intelligent relationship with sunlight—approaching it as medicine, not a menace.

Here’s what I’ve learned through direct experience

• I never wear sunscreen or sunglasses. These block the body’s ability to receive and regulate essential solar signals.

• I build melanin gradually, tracking my exposure with the D-Minder app, starting with just 1–3 minutes per side and increasing slowly over time.

• I build vitamin D far more efficiently through the cholesterol in my skin; my body does not activate or circulate vitamin D in supplement form.

• I go out at solar noon, when UVB rays are strongest (and vitamin D synthesis is most efficient), never more than 10–15 minutes per side.

• I never allow myself to burn. I listen to my body, always staying just within the threshold of beneficial exposure.

• I always go out with clean skin—no oils, no serums. Your skin must be free to breathe, sweat, and release toxins.

• After sun exposure, I take a light, cool shower to cleanse the skin of sweat and metabolic waste.

Why It Works

Sunlight does more than activate vitamin D—it plays a vital role in:

• Enhancing mitochondrial function, which supports cellular energy metabolism and resilience.

• Improving skin repair and renewal through nitric oxide release and collagen synthesis.

• Optimizing hormonal balance by synchronizing circadian rhythms via light exposure to the skin and eyes.

In my experience, sunlight has improved not only my skin but also my metabolism and overall vitality.

My Favorite Internal Hydration

I call it a RUSA—sparkling water with a squeeze of fresh lime and a generous pinch (½ to 1 tsp) of mineral-rich salt (I love Flor de Sal from Colima, Mexico). I drink three of these daily in high summer. It’s deeply replenishing and supports electrolyte balance.

Post-Sun Topical Ritual

I let my skin breathe first—sunlight is a frequency, and you want to let that frequency integrate. But later in the day, I nourish with a specific sequence:

• Vitale Toning Floral Essence, generously misted on face, neck, and décolleté

• Add a few drops of Comfrey Solution or an In Fiore Face Oil Concentré

• Follow with Complexe de Fleur—a light, breathable serum that calms and fortifies

• Finish with Fleur Vibrante Face Balm Concentré—just half a pea-sized amount across the face, neck, and chest (“the portrait” as I call it)

• Veloutée Complexe for lips and the delicate skin around the eyes

Balms are often misunderstood in the summer months. But I’ve found them to be more breathable than lotions, especially in the tropics. They replenish the lipid barrier and seal in hydration without suffocating the skin. You won’t sweat them off—they adapt.

Final Thought

We’ve been taught to fear the sun. But when you live in harmony with it—when you listen, respect timing, cleanse internally, and hydrate deeply—it becomes a profound agent of repair.

I don’t say this lightly:
I feel like I’m getting younger. And others have said the same. This isn’t magic. It’s alignment.

Let the light in.

A Personal Note

Sunlight practices are deeply personal and should always be approached with care. I’m not making any claims—just sharing what works for me. If you have sensitive or very fair skin, start with just one minute a day. Stay attuned. Build slowly. Always listen to your body, your skin, and your intuition.