In the past, skin cancer had been associated with people over the age of 50, but according to the American Cancer Society, from the mid-1970s melanoma, the most deadly of the skin cancers, has risen 60.5 percent for women ages 15 to 29. For men of the same period and age group it rose 26.7 percent. Studies also have shown that sun exposure in children and adolescents contribute signifcantly to skin cancer later in life.
Overall, roughly 1 in 5 Americans will develop skin cancer in their lifetime. While some UV exposure is beneficial and essential in the production of vitamin D, overexposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation induces 90% of all skin damages such as degenerative changes in cells of the skin leading to premature aging, eye disease and even skin cancer.

The World Health Organization's (WHO) INTERSUN program describes how prolonged exposure to UV rays leads to severe health risks.The optimal exposure and minimal of risk of disease is achieved when insufficiencies and overexposure are avoided.

How ReadyRay works: Even if you don’t burn easily, ultraviolet (UV) rays can damage your skin significantly because they form free radicals (highly unstable oxygen molecules) that steal electrons from your body’s healthy skin cells to stabilize themselves. This causes sunburn, pre-mature aging, DNA damages, dark spots and certain types of skin cancer. ReadyRay combines the eight most potent and scientifically proven UV-protective and anti-aging ingredients specifically designed to fortify your skin from the inside out and maximize your skin’s natural defense system against sun damage and pre-mature aging.*

The following statements are excerpts from research studies on the effect of respective nutrients and minerals.

Sunburn and Sun Damage

Astaxanthin functions as a protective agent against UV irradiation. Epicatechin and Lycopene help to increase photoprotection which leads to an increased resistance against UV-induced erythema (sunburn). The combined supplementation Proanthocyanidins with other antioxidants can help lower the risk of sunburning. Polyphenol and Lutein may help to reduce UV induced inflammation and scavenging the damaging ROS (reactive oxygen species).

Wrinkles and Premature Aging

Astaxanthin helps prevent premature skin aging and skin dryness while reducing age spots and freckles. Lutein helps to increase skin hydration, improves skin elasticity and keeps the skin plump and firm. The vitamin C, vitamin E and L-selenomethionine combination helps to control excessive production of melanin. Lycopene and Proanthocyanidins help to slow down the aging process and stabilize collagen within the skin.

Skin Cancer and DNA Damage

Astaxanthin protects against UV induced DNA alterations. Proanthocyanidins may help decreasing tumor incidence, tumor multiplicity and tumor size. Sulforaphane seems to encourage the production of tumor-suppressing proteins by neutralizing carcinogens before they can damage DNA. Epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG) helps to protect cellular DNA from free radicals and may lower the risk of UV radiation-induced onset and growth of skin tumors.

Fortify your skin against sun damage and premature aging.

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The ReadyRay Formula contains the following natural time-tested vegetable nutrients and minerals, properly extracted and blended in the correct proportions. It contains the eight most potent antioxidants to support the skin’s natural defense system against free radicals caused by UV rays and their skin damaging effects.* ReadyRay’s ingredients are based on the published research of renowned health professionals (Click on links to read the research reports).

Science Behind ReadRay's Eight UV-Protective, Anti-Aging Antioxdants (Proprietary Blend 652mg)

• Astaxanthin (carotenoid): extracted from Haematococcus pluvialis; helps to protect skin against UV induced DNA alterations and oxidative stress while reducing
  inflammation.*
(Park, Chyun, Kim, Line, Chew, Journal Nutrition and Metabolism, 2009)
• Epicatechin (flavonoid): extracted from raw cacao beans; supports natural UV protection.* (Williams, Tamburic , Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2009)
• Lycopene (carotenoid): processed tomato extract; supports the skin’s natural UV protection.* (Stahl, Sies. Skin Pharmacology and Applied Skin Physiology, 2002)
• Sulforaphane (glucoraphanin): broccoli sprout extract, helps to protect skin from UV rays & free radical damage.* (Dinkova-Kostova, Fahey, Photochem Photobiol Sci., 2010 Apr)
• Polyphenols (flavonoid): extracted from green tea leaves; supports free radical decrease. *(Sudheer K. Mantena, Meeranet, Journal of Nutrition, 2005)
• Proanthocyanidins (flavonoid): extracted from grape seeds; helps decrease UV-induced free radicals.* ;(Mantena, Katiyar, Free Radic Biol Med. 2006, Oxford Journal)
• Lutein (carotenoid): distilled from spinach; helps reduce UV-induced inflammation.* ;(Lee, Faulhaber, Journal of Investigative Dermatology, 2004, Feb)
• Combination of Ascorbyl palmitate, D-alpha Tocopherol and L-selenomethionine: synergistic effect of three antioxidants; helps reduce UV-induced oxidative stress.* (Greul, Grundman, Skin Pharmacol. & Applied Skin Physiology, 2002), (Placzek, Gaube, Journal of Investigative Dermatology 2005)