You Can’t Eat Sunscreen, but These Foods Could Have Same Effect

Watermelon contains lycopene which can protect your skin from sun damage. Sharomka/Shutterstock

Now that the weather is warming up and you’re likely spending more time outside in the sun, it’s time to think about how best to protect your skin.

You need a certain amount of sun every day to maintain adequate vitamin D, 10–15 minutes for someone with very pale skin, someone with very dark skin can need up to an hour.