In sunburn, the skin turns red, painful and can also have blisters. Whereas suntan causes skin darkening, occasionally mild redness and is painless.Exposure to harsh sunlight and the UV rays during summer is inevitable. To prevent suntan we are advised to apply sunscreen and wear full sleeved light clothing. But you cannot sit indoors fearing a tan.Here are some tips to protect your skin from sun damage.
Tips To Protect Skin From Sun Damage are:
1.Suntan preventions:To prevent suntan and summer-related skin damage with these simple solutions, though sun tan is temporary, continuous sun exposure can lead to persistent darkening. Prevention is the key – use broad spectrum, water resistant sunscreen of SPF 30. Physical prevention can be achieved through sunglasses, broad hats and long sleeved clothing.
2.Sun damage recovery:Staying outdoors for too long can damage the skin though it may not be visible to you,most important is to help your skin recover from the damage caused by harmful ultra violet rays. You need to be gentle towards you skin.For sun damaged skin, soothe the skin with calamine lotion and natural aloe vera gel. Due to sun exposure the skin can turn dry and flaky,using a moisturiser is advisable. Say no to bleaching, waxing, spa treatment, sauna and chemical peels till the time redness subsides.
3.Suntan Removal:For sun tan removal most important is to avoid further sun exposure. Alpha hydroxyl peels can be useful depending upon the skin type and extent of damage.
4.Home Remedies:Home made masks are mixture of turmeric, honey and curd can be made into a smooth paste applied for 15 minutes and washed off with cold water. Tomatoes are packed with antioxidants; a puree can be made and applied on the concerned area and washed off once it dries. These can be applied once or twice a week.Avoid using lime or lemon to reduce suntan.Lemon has to be used with caution when using it directly on skin as it can lead to sun irritation, allergy and at times even burn the skin.
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