Summer is coming soon, and the sun is getting hotter day by day. Many women are starting to prepare for sun protection. Speaking of sun protection, many people have a question: do we need sun protection on cloudy days? Do we need sun protection when staying indoors? If I'm not afraid of getting tanned, do I still need to apply sunscreen? Honestly, I used to naively think that sun protection is only for preventing tanning and preventing the skin from drying out and peeling. In fact, the period from 10 am to 2 pm is when the UV radiation is the strongest. Many people only start applying sunscreen when the weather gets hot and the sun is scorching, resulting in getting tanned before the peak of summer. The fact is, people with fair skin are more prone to sunburn and redness, while people with dark skin have milder symptoms. However, the most dangerous thing is not tanning, but sunburn. So, have you protected yourself from the sun today?
Do you need sun protection?
1.There is a misconception that sunburn is caused by intense sunlight, so there is no need for sun protection on cloudy days. However, even on cloudy days, you can still get sunburned and need to take sun protection measures before going out. Sunburn is a phototoxic reaction of the skin, which can cause significant damage to the skin, accelerate skin aging, make the skin rough, thickened, lose its luster, and increase the appearance of wrinkles and dark spots. Therefore, it is important to protect your skin from the UV rays in the sunlight.
2.Exposing yourself to the sun in moderation can help your body get vitamin D, promote calcium absorption, and prevent various diseases caused by calcium deficiency. It can also effectively kill bacteria on the skin and increase the skin's resistance. However, sunbathing should be done during the appropriate time period. Excessive exposure to UV radiation can cause skin problems.
3.If you don't take enough sun protection measures, after half a day to a day of sun exposure, your skin will not only become red and hot, but also swollen and painful. This indicates inflammation and you should calm your skin to reduce the pain. If not properly treated, it can lead to skin peeling, which is equivalent to a first-degree burn. At this point, you have already experienced mild sunburn;
What to do after sunburn
1. Cleanse
After sunburn, it is generally not recommended to wash the skin immediately. Wait until the skin cools down to normal temperature before thoroughly cleansing it. When cleansing, use a moisturizing face wash or shower gel that contains milk, honey, or other moisturizing ingredients. Use cold or lukewarm water and avoid hot water.
2. Moisturize
If the sunburn is mild, you can apply a moisturizing night cream or ointment to the affected area. If the sunburn is severe and blisters appear, it is best to seek medical treatment to avoid further infection of the skin.
3. Topical application
After sunburn, you can apply cucumber slices or cucumber juice to the painful skin for about 10 minutes. The coolness of the cucumber will penetrate the skin and naturally reduce the pain. Cucumber juice is rich in moisture and contains vitamin C, which can enhance the skin's regenerative ability. It can replenish the lost moisture in the skin and treat peeling.
4. Diet
Avoid eating sweets, acidic foods such as meat, as they can affect the metabolism of vitamin B complex and cause acne and blackheads. In addition, drink plenty of water and eat more fruits and vegetables. Cooked tomatoes, in particular, contain a large amount of lycopene, which can help repair sun-damaged skin and have whitening and antioxidant effects.
I recommend that we always take sun protection measures when going out, and it is better not to wear light-colored clothes when going out because UV rays can easily penetrate and harm our skin. Regardless of the season, UV rays are always present, and proper sun protection can not only protect our skin from harm but also prevent many troubles in our daily lives.
