Now you can get your Vitamin D in a skin cream. Thanks to Madeline & Rosalynn, co-founders, co-owners of Solaana MD, they have created a rich moisturizer with Vitamin D that’s perfect for all skin types. We’re so excited to introduce you to Healthy Base Layer in the May 2022 Box. This vegan, patent-pending, physician-formulated moisturizer offers superior skin hydration and provides Vitamin D3, hyaluronic acid, fresh mint, rosemary, and eucalyptus leaf extract, coconut oil, and organic aloe. Find out more about this Ultra-hydrating, smooth, non-greasy formulation and all of the benefits that your skin will soak up from its plethora of essential nutritious ingredients.
How did Solaana MD get its start?
Close friends and trusted business partners, Rosalynn and Madeline, launched Solaana MD in 2021. Rosalynn is an experienced Harvard-trained physician and University professor in Boston - a medical doctor (MD) specializing in skin health with expertise in diagnosing various skin abnormalities. Madeline is a nutritionist and physical therapist (DPT, MSPT) with over 20 years of experience in how nutrition and fitness influence overall well-being.
These two moms have teamed up to address an epidemic that most of us face - low levels of Vitamin D. Vitamin D is an essential nutrient for overall health and well-being. Under natural conditions, Vitamin D is made by your skin when exposed to sunlight. Because of our diet and modern hectic lifestyle spent mostly indoors, many of us do not get enough Vitamin D through sun exposure or through natural and fortified foods that provide it.
With these facts in mind, Rosalynn and Madeline teamed up to make Solaana MD, crème à l’abri a reality. Their collective expertise in the health sciences and creative collaboration fills a unique niche in the skincare industry – a hydrating skin cream enriched with vitamin D.
What is Healthy Base Layer?
Solaana MD Healthy Base Layer is the first ever luxury physician-formulated Vitamin D enriched skin cream. A patent-pending skincare innovation to achieve the beneficial effects of vitamin D3 (the “sunshine vitamin”) without harmful UV exposure. Healthy Base Layer can be used underneath your preferred sunscreen or alone. Experience the Solaana MD Healthy Base Layer difference by applying to your face and body as often as desired for healthy, radiant skin.
What inspired the creation of Healthy Base Layer?
Only recently have people started talking about the vitamin D deficiency epidemic. Vitamin D is not only a key vitamin but also a hormone with far-reaching effects on our body. A lack of vitamin D is linked to weakened immunity and bones, diabetes, cancer, heart disease, fatigue, hair loss, weight gain, dementia and even depression. On top of these chronic issues, vitamin D is crucial for acne prevention, skin cell repair, and overall skin health. But there’s a catch: while exposure to sunlight is beneficial to restore low vitamin D levels, too much sunlight can be harmful and may contribute to skin cancer, painful burns and premature aging. Appropriate use of sunblock may further reduce vitamin D production. With all this in mind, Solaana MD is changing the face of skin health.
Environmental, genetic and lifestyle factors all affect our levels of vitamin D. Normally our body obtains vitamin D by eating foods high in vitamin D such as egg yolks, fatty fish, and fortified dairy products, through supplements, or when our bare skin is exposed to sunlight. However, due to a modern hectic lifestyle, time spent indoors, poor diet and correctly applied sunscreen (which we all should be using) we reduce our body's ability to obtain Vitamin D.
New studies show that Vitamin D can be safely and effectively absorbed through the skin! Solaana MD Healthy Base Layer is a patent-pending formulation that infuses Vitamin D into a non-greasy, ultra-hydrating face and body cream. Since most of us use a face and body cream on a daily basis, using Solaana MD enriched with Vitamin D is an easy way to give our skin and bodies a healthy boost of Vitamin D.
Vitamin D is known to be essential for overall health and wellbeing. How important is Vitamin D to the skin?
The direct benefits of Vitamin D in the skin are to: alleviate inflammation, improve cell turnover, protect against environmental oxidants, and nourish the skin barrier. These anti-inflammatory, anti-aging, and anti-oxidant skin health benefits are essential for a more youthful-looking, radiant glow. Many of our customers say that Solaana MD has helped their sensitive skin conditions such as: eczema, psoriasis, acne, rosacea and even keratosis pilaris (KP).
How much Vitamin D is in the Healthy Base Layer?
Healthy Base Layer contains 400 IU of Vitamin D per application.
How much Vitamin D can the body absorb from using the Healthy Base Layer?
While the amount the body can absorb varies from person to person, topical Vitamin D supplements are proven safe and effective. Our innovative formulation uses a highly bioavailable form of Vitamin D that harnesses the power of synergistic botanicals to optimize its absorption for a dewy, plumped, radiant complexion.
Legal Disclaimer: Statements regarding supplements have not been evaluated by the FDA and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease or health condition.
In addition to Vitamin D, what are the other key ingredients in this enriched skin cream?
Hyaluronic acid, fresh mint, rosemary, eucalyptus leaf extract, coriander, coconut oil and organic aloe all contribute to the skin-soothing and synergistic properties of Healthy Base Layer Vitamin D enriched skin cream to maximize absorption. It can also be used as a moisturizing supplement for treatment of psoriasis, acne, eczema, burns and other irritated or sensitive skin conditions. However, if you suffer from any of these skin conditions, we recommend consulting with your Doctor. Our product is not meant to treat or cure any medically diagnosed skin condition.
What are the benefits of these key ingredients?
Key Ingredients found in Solaana MD Healthy Base Layer to nourish your whole family’s skin:
Vitamin D
Hydrates to transform dull, dry skin into radiant healthy-looking skin Calms and soothes redness and irritation Natural antioxidant to slow signs of aging and protect against environmental stressors.
Fortifies the skin barrier to improve resilience for a soft, silky texture. Promotes cell growth and repair to restore younger looking skin.
Coriander
Ancient ‘super-herb’ brimming with anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial, and anti-oxidant properties to help protect the skin from cellular damage.
Provides skin boosting Vitamin C and enhances the absorption of Vitamin D.
Rosemary
Fragrant, magical herb with the ability to balance the skin’s natural oils. Rich in anti-oxidants like carnosol and carnosic acid to enhance the absorption of Vitamin D.
Tones and tightens for more youthful appearing skin.
Soothes and helps relieve inflammation and protects against environmental aggressors.
Hyaluronic Acid
Holds up to a thousand times its molecular weight in water!
Penetrates the skin to help lock in moisture for deep, lasting hydration.
Enhances skin tightness and texture for a smoother, more vibrant complexion.
Mint
Time-honored herb well known for its skin brightening and hydrating effects.
Natural anti-inflammatory properties for soothing the skin. Light, refreshing, aromatic scent.
Aloe
Moisturizing and soothing
Alleviates dry, irritated, itchy skin conditions.
Coconut Oil
Contains nourishing fatty acids and antioxidants that help hydrate and protect the skin. Keeps skin soft, dewy, and moisturized for up to 24 hours
Has anti-aging properties (improves elasticity and collagen production) and supports healing.
Eucalyptus Leaf Oil
Improves dry, flaky skin by increasing ceramides to help retain moisture.
Has anti-septic properties and supports wound healing. Clarifying and anti-inflammatory properties to soothe irritated skin and protect against environmental damage.
Orange
Rich in Vitamin C, brightens the skin to even out tone, minimize pores, and improve texture by supporting collagen production.
Natural antioxidant and antiseptic properties to protect the skin from free radicals, prevent premature aging and help heal acne.
Helps restore skin elasticity, and boosts circulation and cell growth for a more firm, taut, youthful-looking complexion.
Glycerin
A potent moisturizer and humectant, meaning it attracts even more moisture!
Helps protect the skin from environmental aggressors (e.g. pollution).
Fortifies and strengthens the skin’s barrier for a revitalized complexion.
Enhances the penetration of other ingredients deep into the skin for improved texture.
For a full list of ingredients click here.
What else should we know about Healthy Base Layer and its main ingredient?
Vitamin D deficiency is a global concern. Seventy-eight million Americans and an estimated 1 billion people worldwide have inadequate blood levels of Vitamin D. This statistic includes people of all ethnicities and age groups. Among Americans of color, the Vitamin D deficiency rate jumps to 70%. Low Vitamin D levels have been linked to cardiovascular disease, immune deficiency, osteoporosis, depression, chronic pain, and fatigue.
The US Food and Drug Administration recommends 15 to 25 micrograms of Vitamin D daily. Our bodies can manufacture vitamin D when our skin is exposed to the sun. However, correctly applied sunscreen reduces our ability to obtain vitamin D by over 90%. Melanin pigment in persons with naturally darker skin tone blocks sunlight absorption, a key process for Vitamin D production. Oral supplements and foods such as egg yolks, fatty fish, and fortified dairy offer dietary Vitamin D. However, our absorption of this nutrient declines with age and can be affected by dietary restrictions and inflammatory conditions of the digestive tract.
Ensuring adequate Vitamin D levels is crucial for the long-term health of our skin and body. Our custom Vitamin D enriched formulation was developed by an experienced Harvard-trained physician and University professor with expertise in the skin. Physician-formulated Solaana MD Healthy Base Layer contains vitamin D3, hyaluronic acid, fresh mint, rosemary and eucalyptus leaf extract, coconut oil, and organic aloe leaf juice to offer superior skin hydration. Solaana MD crème à l’abri is a Vitamin D enriched skin cream that offers a mindful approach to beauty and addresses a vital skin-care need.
How does the Healthy Base Layer help those who are deficient in Vitamin D?
78 Million Americans have inadequate levels of Vitamin D. If you are concerned you may be Vitamin D deficient, consult with your doctor. However, you don’t have to be Vitamin D deficient to enjoy the benefits of Solaana MD Healthy Base Layer!
Because of our diet and mostly indoors lifestyle, many of us do not get enough Vitamin D through sun exposure or through natural and fortified foods that provide it. The sun’s UV rays contribute to premature skin aging and skin cancer, and correctly applied sunscreen further reduces our ability to obtain Vitamin D by over 90%. Oral supplements and foods such as egg yolks, fatty fish, and fortified dairy offer dietary Vitamin D. However, our absorption of this nutrient declines with age, obesity, and can be affected by dietary restrictions, medications, and inflammatory conditions of the digestive tract. Look good and feel good, inside and out, with Solaana MD’s Healthy Base Layer Vitamin D infused skin cream.
Legal Disclaimer: Statements regarding supplements have not been evaluated by the FDA and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease or health condition.
Is Healthy Base Layer for all skin types?
Yes! Healthy Baser Layer is for All skin types, all ages, all genders, and all ethnicities. People with naturally darker skin tones and people of color can especially benefit from Solaana MD as the melanin pigment in dark skin blocks sunlight absorption (and thus Vitamin D synthesis) more than people with lighter skin tones.
How often can you use the Healthy Base Layer?
Experience the Solaana MD Healthy Base Layer difference by applying to your face and body as often as desired for healthy, radiant skin.
Can you use the Healthy Base Layer with sunscreen?
Yes! We definitely advocate the use of mineral sunscreen with SPF30+. Solaana MD Healthy Base Layer is designed to layer on underneath your preferred sunscreen or alone.
Apply Solaana MD Healthy Base Layer liberally twice daily (or as often as desired) to the face and body for healthy, radiant skin.
If applying to the face, apply after your serum, as follows:
Step 1: CleanseStep 2: Apply serum
Step 3: Moisturize with Solaana MD Healthy Base Layer
Use it alone or “go undercover” by layering it beneath your preferred sunscreen.
What other products from Solaana MD can you suggest to compliment the Healthy Base Layer?
We now have a 0.5 ounce mini for sale to make it easy to take Solaana MD with you wherever your travels take you. It’s the perfect accessory for an on-the-go glow.
What’s next for Solaana MD?
We have so much in store! Follow along to stay in the know on Instagram @solaanamd, Facebook, and Twitter and sign up for email updates and special offers on www.solaanamd.com
Each of our subscribers who receives the May Box will receive 2 Healthy Base Layers. What is the one thing you want them to know?
We deliver the sun, so you can get your glow on. It’s good for you, good for the whole family, inside and out.We’re honored to be featured in COCOTIQUE! Thank you all so much for your support of our women-owned business!
Practice Beauty Mindfully,
Madeline & Rosalynn
Co-founders, co-owners
Solaana MD
www.solaanamd.com
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