April 1, 2020 - Moondust Cosmetics®

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Dr. Moondust Answers Questions About Helpful Hygiene Habits

Dr. Moondust, award-winning scientist and President of Moondust Cosmetics, shares her thoughts on precautions we can all take during COVID-19 as well as personal care tips while at home and in the sun.

HK: What do you suggest we do to help ourselves most to maintain our health in terms of personal hygiene? 

Dr. Moondust:  Well, latest reports suggest that corona virus RNA or genetic material, can persist up to 17 days on certain surfaces that have not been disinfected. So here are a few tips on general hygiene that can help:  

Bathe daily to remove germs from your body. And there are certain essential oils like Jasmine oil that contain a chemical component called benzoic acid which has antimicrobial and antiviral properties. It can help reduce infections of the respiratory system. So, just a dab on the wrists and behind the ears or a few drops in the bath may not only give it a delightful scent but may actually help protect you from a nasty flu.
Change your clothes daily. Wash them regularly especially whenever you have been outside or have had contact with others. You should use some germicidal agent when doing laundry. This is especially important for hotels and hospitals. 
Use disinfectant for regular housecleaning and if you are a person who is allergic to harsh chemicals, just remember that citric acid in lemon juice is an excellent disinfectant with natural antiviral properties, something which is foremost in our minds these days. 
Always get a new toothbrush after you have been ill.

HK:  Do you have any comments about skin and sun care protection for those of us who can get outside for a daily walk? 

Dr. Moondust: Well, the nice thing about sun protection containing zinc oxide is that zinc is slowly absorbed by the body from zinc oxide. Using Moondust Cosmetics® Skin Protector Plus, formulated with zinc oxide, may also be one way of helping to fortify the body with zinc. This essential mineral may contribute to protecting us from viruses at this time because zinc inhibits their replication. 

It’s really a good way to help protect the body any time you go outside to enjoy the benefits of sun and fresh air – especially, if you are prone to scientific sunburn, if you are a skin cancer patient, or, a post-skin cancer patient.  

HK: Have you any comments on what we can expect as we experience our current shared COVID19 crisis?

Dr. Moondust: The good news is that this virus seems to be stable and has not mutated significantly so far. The important thing to remember is that China got through this after three months of rigorous controls and we’re also starting to see a drop- off in some European countries. So, if we are careful and institute the same kind of restrictions, we should follow close behind and be able to get out into the sun while it’s still shining!

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Answers to questions on Moondust Cosmetics® social media from Dr. Moondust about personal care tips, precautions and the role of some vitamins and minerals

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HK:  Welcome, Dr. Moondust. Would you please introduce yourself and the reason for our talk today?  

Dr. Moondust: As President of Moondust Cosmetics and creator of our novel line of sun care products, I’d like to answer a few questions we’ve received through social media.

HK:   What are some safety measures we can take to protect ourselves?

Dr. Moondust:  Here’s what you can do to help yourself and others…   

Some things to remember in case of an epidemic or pandemic like corona virus are:  Avoid crowded places; Avoid traveling to affected areas; Work from home if possible; Take daily vitamin and mineral supplements in addition to a healthy diet; Drink lots of liquids & rest if you feel unwell because that may be the best chance you can give your body to protect it from this virus.  

Help protect others who are vulnerable like seniors and small children by avoiding contact with them. 

Lastly, don’t blame your pets. They are part of your family and mostly they are not susceptible to the virus.

HK:  Can you share any information about the role of vitamins and minerals we might use as supplements at this time? 

Dr. Moondust:  Yes, let’s look at some ABCs of vitamins and minerals.        

Vitamin A – is an antioxidant that helps to form and maintain mucous membranes like the nose & throat and to keep them moist. Dry mucous membranes are more susceptible to infection.

Vitamin B6 – helps the body make several neurotransmitters like serotonin, norepinephrine, and melatonin that keep the brain happy, the body healthy, and aid in sleep, which might be an issue these days.

Vitamin B12 – helps in red blood cell production. If you have a lack of functional red blood cells it might make you more prone to infection

Vitamin C – is an antioxidant that may alleviate or help to prevent infections caused by bacteria, viruses, and protozoa. It is also important in the wound healing process. 

Vitamin D – helps to reduce the risk of respiratory infections including colds and flu.

As there is an added interest these days in Vitamin D, let me add that it acts like a hormone by modulating the immune system and suppressing inflammatory processes. Research regarding dosage varies, but a daily dose of 1000 IU for a limited period is standard. (Beware of adulteration – best to find a brand that tests for toxins like mercury)

Vitamin E – is an antioxidant involved in lipid metabolism in mucous membranes. So it is involved in keeping the mucous membranes moist. It may also help in wound healing. 

Vitamin K – Vitamin K functions in blood clotting. There is also evidence that this vitamin may be helpful in conjunction with Vitamin D and it may maximize the benefits of both vitamins if they are taken together.

HK:  You’ve covered some ABCs – What about Z for Zinc?

Dr. Moondust:  Zinc is a mineral that may be quite important, as well. Recent research indicates that it can inhibit the replication of corona virus and that of a variety of other RNA viruses. 

It also helps the body to detoxify heavy metal environmental contaminants. Therefore, zinc supplementation can be beneficial. 

Since zinc is absorbed slowly by the skin from zinc oxide, using Moondust Skin Protector Plus (SPP) may also be a way of fortifying the body with zinc if one doesn’t want to take oral supplements regularly. The non-nano form of zinc oxide that allows zinc absorption is a valuable built-in feature of our sun care products.