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    Handling the Sun and Sunburn Naturally: Skincare Warning

    By John Gahan, LCGI

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    About this ebook

    Sunburn is a form of radiation burn that affects living tissue, such as skin, that results from an overexposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation, commonly from the sun.

    You lie out in the sun hoping to get a golden tan, but instead walk away from your lounge chair looking like a lobster that's been left in the pot too long.

    Despite health warnings about sun damage, many of us still subject our skin to the sun's burning rays.

    More than one-third of adults and nearly 70% of children admit they've gotten sunburned within the past year, according to the CDC.

    Here's what you need to know about how to keep your skin safe and where to find sunburn relief if you do linger on your lounger too long.

    What Causes Sunburn

    You already know the simple explanation behind sunburn. When your skin is exposed to the sun for a period of time, eventually it burns, turning red and irritated.

    Under the skin, things get a little more complicated. The sun gives off three wavelengths of ultraviolet light:

    • UVA
    • UVB
    • UVC

    UVC light doesn't reach the Earth's surface. The other two types of ultraviolet light not only reach your beach towel, but they penetrate your skin. Skin damage is caused by both UVA and UVB rays.

    Sunburn is the most obvious sign that you've been sitting outside for too long. But sun damage isn't always visible. Under the surface, ultraviolet light can alter your DNA, prematurely aging your skin. Over time, DNA damage can contribute to skin cancers, including deadly melanoma.

    How soon a sunburn begins depends on:

    • Your skin type
    • The sun's intensity
    • How long you're exposed to the sun

    A blonde-haired, blue-eyed woman sunbathing in Rio de Janeiro will redden far sooner than an olive-complexioned woman sitting out on a sunny day in New York City.

    Signs of Sunburn

    When you get a sunburn, your skin turns red and hurts. If the burn is severe, you can develop swelling and sunburn blisters. You may even feel like you have the flu -- feverish, with chills, nausea, headache, and weakness.

    A few days later, your skin will start peeling and itching as your body tries to rid itself of sun-damaged cells.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherSepharial
    Release dateJul 13, 2017
    ISBN9781386795704
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