Tuesday, April 12, 2011

Things To Know About Sun Damage

By Bruce Jopples

We all enjoy spending time having fun outdoors. Sadly it can have a negative effect causing sun damage especially if we do it too much and don't use adequate protection. There are many problems that can be caused just by over indulging in sunbathing and these can escalate causing many health issues over time. There are simple steps that can be taken to avoid it happening in the first place.

Ensure that while sunbathing or in the direct path of the sun that a sun lotion with a high protection factor is applied. It is necessary to keep the skin guarded. If you don't there are frightening consequences much worse than sunburn. Most of the harm that is done is long term.

The most noticeable damage that occurs is skin wrinkling. This can make you look much older and severely affect it's appearance. To prevent this happening use a face moisturizer with a Sun Protection factor (SPF). This can help to shield you from these symptoms which can be the cause of physical and psychological distress.

Overexposure can cause damage that means the elasticity of the skin is lost. This is because the production of collagen has been halted and as the youthful bounce departs from the skin creases replace it. Some people respond by resorting to expensive cosmetic procedures which could have been prevented. An excess of ultraviolet light can serve to age the skin quite rapidly.

If there's an over abundance of melanin in the skin it can make you appear tanned, . This may be a look you crave but it can also cause things like sun spots to appear. Once your tan has faded these will still be there. They have a negative impact on skin tone and can make tans seem uneven and can contribute to making you appear older.

The worst side effect of sun damage can be skin cancer. You can get this from both regular sunlight and from using tanning booths. It usually happens when the skin has been damaged at cell level. When this happens your skin can't make up enough melanin to protect itself. Skin cancer can lad to severe discomfort and even death.

It is important to respect the fact that the sun is powerful and can cause your skin problems. Make the right choice and protect yourself at all times so that you can avoid the problems caused by sun damage.

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