Why There is No Need to Get Sun-Burnt!
No matter how good it feels, too much sunbathing can cause an inflammatory response from the skin or likewise an allergic reaction to the skin.
Tanned skin conjures up a picture of relaxing holidays, fitness and health. If we stay too long in the sun, we risk getting sunburnt. Even if it is cloudy, we can get burnt if we stay unprotected in, on or near water for a long time. Water reflects and intensifies the radiation. Light-skinned people (whose skin has fewer pigments and therefore less self-protection) are more at risk than dark-skinned people (whose skin contains more pigments).
The time of day when we sunbathe also plays a role: The shorter UVB rays can severely damage skin cells and are strongest from 10 am to 2 pm. The UVA rays in the early morning and late evening are much more skin-friendly and ensure a slower but gentler tanning of the skin.
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Despite being careful - you sometimes get sunburnt. In the case of a mild sunburn, it is usually sufficient to cool the affected area with a cold compress. Applying aloe vera gel or a very thin layer of essential lavender oil can also bring relief. Wearing airy, light clothing can protect the sunburnt areas on the body.
Foods rich in niacin can promote the healing process if the skin has already been damaged. Vitamin B3 (niacin) also helps to build up the body's own skin protection factors and can therefore help to prevent sunburn.
It is found in soja products, green beans and peas, in mushrooms, cabbage, potatoes and peaches.
Cortisol, an anti-inflammatory agent, is produced in the adrenal glands with the help of vitamin C and unsaturated fatty acids. Therefore, after sunbathing you should eat lots of fresh fruit, corn, olives, beans and seeds.
Secondary plant substances such as lycopene (found in tomatoes, watermelons, rosehips, citrus fruits etc.) and beta-carotene (found in carrots, apricots, peaches, mangoes, spinach, chard and lamb's lettuce) also have the ability to protect the skin from sunburn. Not only do they mop up free radicals from UV rays, but they prolong the skin's natural defence mechanism.
In fact, eating foods rich in essential vitamins, minerals and antioxidants can enhance sun protection from within.
However, these natural photoprotective agents should not be viewed as an alternative to sunscreen from sprays and creams.
Unprotected sun exposure will inevitably lead to premature skin aging. Long term effects of repetitive sunburn will only increase this process. Prevention is the best remedy for sunburn.
Author: Silvia Bürkle - HQ Metabolic Balance®
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