The sun is life, but also a threat, because UV radiation activates free radicals in the skin, which correspond, among others, to for accelerating the aging process of the skin and sunburn.This can happen even on a cloudy day, and also when we are wearing clothes made of thin material.Therefore, if we care about he alth, let's try to avoid being in the sun for too long, and let's not go outside without proper protection.
Skin type and sunburn
Determining your skin type is of fundamental importance.In our part of Europe, fair-skinned people with blonde hair and blue or green eyes should stay in the sun without protection for no longer than 10 minutes (because they have less melanin, which protects the skin from the sun, causing it to darken).People with swarthy skin, dark hair and hazel eyes can stay in the sun for about 30 minutes.
Using a cream with the factor 30 means that the time of sunbathing can be extended 30 times. It is best to choose creams that protect not only against UVB but also UVA radiation.We deal with the second one all year round, it is very treacherous because it penetrates through clouds and windows.Penetrates deep into the skin, making it ages much faster.
Dermatologists report that the cream is spread too thinly on the body and does not provide a sufficiently effective protection against harmful radiation (it is assumed that we should use about 25 ml of cream at a time).When we sweat, the protective layer runs off, so it needs to be refreshed every now and then, especially in the most sensitive areas of the body.
UV radiation is most dangerous in the afternoon hours. During this time, it is best not to leave the house at all and avoid any strenuous work. If we have to be in the sun, we should put on a cap or a hat and be sure to wear sunglasses (the lack of glasses can cause conjunctivitis and even accelerate the development of cataracts).
Daily diet is of great importance for the condition of the skin.The so-called antioxidants (antioxidants) such as carotenoids, vitamins C and E, are able to neutralize free radicals. Carotenoids and vitamin C are contained in red vegetables (e.g. carrots and peppers), and vitamin D in vegetable oils.
Ways to get burned
It's easy to get sunburned, especially when you want to quickly make up for the lack of a tan. There is painful redness on the skin - erythema.The skin then seems to be on fire, and even when lightly touched it hurts.Pharmacies offer a wide selection of relief medications: lotions, foams and gels.
Home treatment, e.g. with buttermilk or kefir compresses, also gives a good effect.In the case of severe burns, it is worth going to a medical consultation with a dermatologist burns, you will need to be given painkillers and anti-inflammatory drugs.
