https://wellness.spot/en/blog/ Plain, well-sourced articles on vitamins, minerals and skincare.en https://wellness.spot/en/blog/after-sun-what-helps/ https://wellness.spot/en/blog/after-sun-what-helps/An after-sun lotion moisturises and makes skin feel cooler and more comfortable, but it does not undo UV damage and does not replace sunscreen. For mild sunburn, a cool shower, a fragrance-free cream and plenty of water help. Blisters, a fever or sunburn in a child need a doctor. Wed, 14 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://wellness.spot/en/blog/how-to-read-a-cosmetics-label/ https://wellness.spot/en/blog/how-to-read-a-cosmetics-label/The ingredients list (INCI) runs in order of quantity, "parfum" means fragrance, and the open-jar symbol with "12M" tells you how many months to use the product after opening. Words like "natural" are not a certification, while "hypoallergenic" and "free from" have rules in the EU. Wed, 14 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://wellness.spot/en/blog/moisturiser-for-sensitive-skin/ https://wellness.spot/en/blog/moisturiser-for-sensitive-skin/For sensitive skin, choose a fragrance-free cream (not just "unscented") with simple moisturising ingredients such as glycerin, hyaluronic acid, ceramides and shea butter. Test every new product on a small patch of skin for 7 to 10 days, and keep your routine short. Wed, 14 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://wellness.spot/en/blog/natural-deodorant-what-to-know/ https://wellness.spot/en/blog/natural-deodorant-what-to-know/A deodorant hides or limits odour. An antiperspirant reduces sweat with aluminium salts, which the EU's scientific committee considers safe within set limits. A "natural" deodorant will not keep you dry, and the baking soda many contain can bother the skin. Wed, 14 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://wellness.spot/en/blog/sulfate-free-shampoo/ https://wellness.spot/en/blog/sulfate-free-shampoo/SLS and SLES are strong cleansers that foam well and remove oil effectively. A sulfate-free shampoo cleans more gently and may suit dry or coloured hair. But "SLS-free" does not always mean "sulfate-free": check the ingredients list. Wed, 14 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://wellness.spot/en/blog/vitamin-b12-who-needs-it/ https://wellness.spot/en/blog/vitamin-b12-who-needs-it/Vitamin B12 is found almost only in animal foods. The people who mainly need a supplement are vegans, and often vegetarians, older adults and people taking metformin or stomach-acid medicines long term. 1000 µg doses exist because only a small fraction of a large dose is absorbed. Wed, 14 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://wellness.spot/en/blog/vitamin-d-for-kids/ https://wellness.spot/en/blog/vitamin-d-for-kids/EFSA sets an adequate intake of 10 µg a day for babies aged 7–11 months and 15 µg for children aged 1–17. Here is where it comes from, how much is too much, and why a talk with your paediatrician comes first. Wed, 14 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://wellness.spot/en/blog/zinc-forms/ https://wellness.spot/en/blog/zinc-forms/Zinc citrate and zinc gluconate are absorbed better than zinc oxide, while the evidence for picolinate and bisglycinate is thinner. On the label, look at the mg of zinc itself, and do not go above 25 mg a day in total, from food and supplements together, without medical advice. Wed, 14 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://wellness.spot/en/blog/30-days-without-added-sugar/ https://wellness.spot/en/blog/30-days-without-added-sugar/A month without added sugar usually means fewer empty calories, a little weight loss for some people and kinder conditions for your teeth. Claims of a total "reset" go further than the evidence. Here is what WHO and EFSA say, and what to expect. Sat, 03 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://wellness.spot/en/blog/cloves-and-blood-sugar/ https://wellness.spot/en/blog/cloves-and-blood-sugar/Very little. Clove extracts lowered blood sugar in animal and lab studies, but human evidence is a handful of small, short studies. Cloves are a fine spice, not a blood sugar treatment. Sat, 03 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://wellness.spot/en/blog/coffee-and-liver/ https://wellness.spot/en/blog/coffee-and-liver/Large observational studies link regular coffee drinking with a lower risk of chronic liver disease, cirrhosis and liver cancer. They show an association, not proof that coffee protects the liver, and coffee is no substitute for medical care. Sat, 03 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://wellness.spot/en/blog/ginger-what-studies-show/ https://wellness.spot/en/blog/ginger-what-studies-show/The best evidence for ginger is in pregnancy nausea, where reviews find a modest benefit. For travel, surgery and chemotherapy the picture is mixed. Supplements need more care than ginger in food. Sat, 03 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://wellness.spot/en/blog/how-to-read-a-supplement-label/ https://wellness.spot/en/blog/how-to-read-a-supplement-label/What the numbers on a vitamin or mineral label actually mean, how much is too much, and which claims are allowed in the EU. Sat, 03 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://wellness.spot/en/blog/lemon-water-teeth/ https://wellness.spot/en/blog/lemon-water-teeth/Lemon juice is very acidic, and frequent sips of lemon water between meals are linked to dental erosion, the slow and permanent loss of enamel. You don't have to give it up, but how and when you drink it matters. Sat, 03 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://wellness.spot/en/blog/magnesium-forms/ https://wellness.spot/en/blog/magnesium-forms/Organic forms such as magnesium citrate and bisglycinate are generally absorbed better than magnesium oxide. On the label, look at the mg of magnesium itself, not of the compound, and do not go above 250 mg a day from supplements without medical advice. Sat, 03 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://wellness.spot/en/blog/mineral-vs-chemical-sunscreen/ https://wellness.spot/en/blog/mineral-vs-chemical-sunscreen/Both kinds of filter are approved in the EU and both protect mainly by absorbing UV light. The real differences are texture, white cast and how your skin tolerates them. What matters most is using enough and reapplying often. Sat, 03 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://wellness.spot/en/blog/nutrition-champions-myths/ https://wellness.spot/en/blog/nutrition-champions-myths/Spinach for iron, carrots for night vision, orange juice against colds, honey instead of sugar, pink salt instead of table salt. Here is what the evidence actually says about five popular food beliefs. Sat, 03 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://wellness.spot/en/blog/omega-3-fish-or-algae/ https://wellness.spot/en/blog/omega-3-fish-or-algae/Fish oil and microalgae oil both provide the same omega-3s, EPA and DHA. Fish oil usually has more EPA per capsule, while algae oil is the choice for people who do not eat fish. The EU links 250 mg of EPA and DHA a day to the normal function of the heart. Sat, 03 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://wellness.spot/en/blog/three-eggs-a-day/ https://wellness.spot/en/blog/three-eggs-a-day/For most healthy adults, eggs raise blood cholesterol far less than once thought. Large studies find no link between up to one egg a day and heart disease, but 3 a day is less studied. Sat, 03 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://wellness.spot/en/blog/vitamin-d-cyprus/ https://wellness.spot/en/blog/vitamin-d-cyprus/Sunshine is not always enough. EFSA sets an adequate intake of 15 µg a day for adults and an upper limit of 100 µg, and a large Cypriot study found that about 7 in 10 people tested had levels below 30 ng/mL. Sat, 03 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0000