How To Avoid Sunburn And Sun Damage

When the sun starts to shine we try to enjoy it as much as possible. Unfortunately, the sun also has a downside. So be careful.

This is how you avoid sunburn and sun damage

Your skin is exposed to various factors every day that cause it to become weaker, dry, and cause more damage than can be seen on the surface. Fortunately, however, by taking the right precautions, you can prevent sunburn and sun damage that affects the skin on a deeper level.

Many people are concerned about the health and beauty of their skin and are aware that even minor mistakes can lead to more than just aesthetic problems.

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There are dozens of skin care products available today that protect the skin from sun damage. However, there is absolutely no need to spend a fortune on expensive treatments to protect your skin and keep it healthy.

So, in this article, we’re sharing some of the best tips that can help you avoid sun damage.

Are you well informed about the medicines you are taking?

People often don’t know this, but certain drugs are sensitive to light. For example, consider:

Antidepressants
Birth control pill
Anti-Inflammatory Treatments
Corticosteroids
Antibiotics

Taking these drugs therefore increases the risk of sunburn or sun damage when you expose yourself to the sun. So always make sure you put on a good sunscreen to minimize the chance of damage.

Wax or shave 24 hours before sun exposure

Regardless of the method you use to remove unwanted hair, we can probably all agree that we want our skin to stay healthy and clean. Therefore, always protect your skin from sun exposure for the first 24 hours after shaving or waxing.

For example, use a good moisturizer and don’t forget to put on sunscreen!

Consume more antioxidants and omega 3 fatty acids

Your daily diet plays a very important role in the health of your skin as well as in the influence the sun can have on your skin. By consuming more antioxidants, you help your body fight free radicals better.

These free radicals can weaken the collagen and elasticity of the skin. Some of the best and healthiest antioxidants include beta carotene and vitamins A, B, C and E.

These nutrients can be found in foods such as:

carrots
tomatoes
Apricots
Spinach
plums
blueberries

Fatty fish and nuts

Another essential nutrient for healthy skin is omega 3. This is a healthy fat that nourishes the skin, soothes skin irritation and reduces the risk of sunburn. By eating more oily fish and nuts, you ensure that your body gets more omega 3.

Check your moles regularly

The sun is an important factor that can cause a mole to turn into a melanoma or other form of skin cancer. That is why it is important to keep a close eye on your moles and to regularly check whether the mole has changed.

Pay particular attention to the edge of the mole, whether it is irregular, whether the mole has a special color and whether the mole is leaking or bleeding.
If you have the idea that there is an abnormality, make an appointment with a dermatologist.

Masks to protect the skin from the sun

Mask of yogurt and oatmeal

First off, this mask is very moisturizing. Second, it simultaneously removes dead skin cells and reduces the visibility of dark spots caused by the sun. To achieve the best results, it is important that you only use this mask at night.

Ingredients

½ cup plain yogurt (125 g)
3 tablespoons lemon juice (45 ml)
1 tablespoon oatmeal (10 ml)
2 mashed strawberries

Preparation

First, mix all ingredients together in a bowl and apply the mask to a clean face.
Let the mask sit for ten minutes and then rinse with cool water.

Oatmeal and banana mask

Another great way to protect your skin from sun damage and avoid dark spots is to combine bananas, oatmeal and honey. These ingredients nourish and moisturize the skin and also provide protection by removing dead skin cells that have built up on the skin’s surface.