If you love your tattoos, you have to protect them — not just with sunscreen, but by strengthening your skin’s natural defense system.
What most people never hear is this: your body has its own built-in photoprotection, and certain natural oils — especially sesame — support it better than most synthetic lotions ever could.
Let’s break down the truth behind natural sun resilience, toxic sunscreens, and why Kiwi Glow’s sesame-based oils are so powerful for tattooed skin.
1. Sunlight Isn’t the Enemy — It’s About How You Expose Yourself
Sun is essential for health, but the way modern humans interact with sunlight is the problem.
Here’s the biology most people don’t know:
Your eyes control your skin’s natural sun protection response.
When full-spectrum sunlight enters the retina (without sunglasses blocking UV signals), it activates your pituitary gland, which then triggers melanocyte-stimulating hormones in the skin.
This tells your body:
“Prepare. Strengthen. Build natural protection.”
But modern habits disrupt this:
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Sunglasses all day
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Indoor lifestyles
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Chemical-filled skincare
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Weak skin barriers
Your body is trying to protect you — but you have to give it the right support.
2. Tattoos Are the First to Get Damaged by the Sun
Tattoo pigment breaks down FAST under UV.
Repeated sun exposure causes:
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Fading
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Blurring
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Raised irritation
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Loss of vibrancy
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Distorted lines
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Long-term skin sensitivity
Chemical sunscreens don’t fix this — in many cases they accelerate the breakdown because of photochemical reactions on the skin.
3. Why Sesame Oil Is One of the Most Effective Natural Protectors
Sesame oil is a quiet powerhouse.
Key natural compounds in sesame oil:
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Linoleic Acid – reduces redness, strengthens the skin barrier
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Sesamol + Sesamin – potent antioxidants that neutralize UV-induced free radicals
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Vitamin E – supports healing and barrier repair
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Phytosterols – help rebuild damaged skin cells
And yes, the FDA has referenced that sesame oil carries a preliminary SPF of around 15.
This does not make it a sunscreen.
But it does mean it offers measurable, documented natural support.
For tattooed skin, it’s unbeatable.
4. Sesame Oil Reduces Redness and Post-Sun Irritation
Because of its high linoleic acid content, sesame oil:
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Calms sun-irritated skin
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Reduces redness
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Helps even out skin tone
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Keeps the barrier intact
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Stops tattoos from looking dull or dry after sun
Your tattoos look richer, smoother, and more alive.
5. Why Most Sunscreens Are Toxic Overload
The dirty truth about many commercial sunscreens:
Common issues linked to chemical SPF:
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Endocrine disruption
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Skin barrier damage
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Increased free radicals in sunlight
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Accelerated tattoo fading
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Photochemical skin reactions
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Heavy metal buildup
And many SPF products lose the majority of their effectiveness in 20–40 minutes of sweat or water.
Your tattooed skin deserves better.
6. Why Kiwi Glow Oils Are Perfect for Tattoo Health
Kiwi Glow oils work with your biology — not against it.
Kavai Tattoo Oil
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Organic sesame base
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Natural antioxidants
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Helps ink stay vibrant
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Soothes skin
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Supports natural sun resilience
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Reduces redness and irritation
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Zero toxic ingredients
Verde Body Oil
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Sesame base
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Energizing botanicals
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Keeps skin supple and luminous
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Ideal for daily moisture and post-sun support
Rosie Face Oil
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Rose + clary sage
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Ideal for facial tattoos or general skin strengthening
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Supports barrier function and glow
None of these formulas contain:
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Chemical SPF
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Parabens
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Petroleum
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Silicones
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Artificial fragrance
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Anything that disrupts tattoo pigment
Just clean, high-performing skin nutrition.
7. The Bottom Line: Natural Sun Defense Is a Whole-Body Process
Protecting your tattoos isn’t about fear — it’s about intelligence.
Support your skin by:
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Getting natural sunlight through the eyes (no sunglasses during early morning exposure)
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Using natural oils that strengthen your barrier
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Avoiding chemical sunscreens
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Moisturizing daily
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Treating your skin like an organ, not an afterthought
When you combine smart sun habits with Kiwi Glow’s sesame-based oils, you get:
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Deeper vibrancy
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Stronger lines
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Less redness
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Better healing
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Longer-lasting ink
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A natural luminous glow
Your tattoos are art — protect them like they are.