Getting sun helps you get vitamin D, but too much sun is bad for your skin — and wearing sunscreen could reduce vitamin D absorption.
Why it matters: It feels like a conundrum.
Reality check: Regular sunscreen use likely won't cause vitamin D deficiency, according to dermatologists.
What they're saying: Your body needs very little UVB sunlight to start making vitamin D, Lim told Axios.
And since sunscreen is often not applied to all exposed skin evenly, "chances are, you are still getting a fair amount of vitamin D," Saedi said.
Yes, but: If you're mostly indoors or fully covered when outside, experts recommend taking a vitamin D supplement. Lim suggests one multivitamin daily.
