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In the summer season, the heat and strong sunlight not only makes our body tired but also burns our skin badly. These days, the problem of severe burning sensation, redness and itching on the face and hands as soon as you step out of the house has become a common thing, which is called ‘Sunburn’ in medical language. Often people ignore it considering it to be normal tanning, but it can cause serious damage to the skin internally. According to health and skin experts, if proper treatment and prevention measures for sunburn are not taken in time, it can cause skin damage, premature wrinkles and serious skin related diseases in the long run.
Why does sunburn happen and how does our skin react?
Sunlight mainly consists of ultraviolet i.e. UV rays, which are extremely powerful and harmful. When we stay in strong sunlight for a long time without any protection, these rays penetrate the upper layer of our skin and reach inside. To avoid this damage, our skin increases the production of a pigment called ‘melanin’, due to which the skin color starts becoming dark or black. But when the sunlight is too strong and melanin is not able to protect the skin, then skin cells start getting damaged. Due to this, red circles form on the skin, swelling occurs and severe pain and burning sensation is felt when touched.
Amazing home remedies to get instant relief from sunburn
If you have returned from the sun and there is redness or irritation on your skin, then it can be cured immediately with the help of some easy home remedies. First of all, apply fresh Aloe Vera Gel on the affected area, because Aloe Vera has anti-inflammatory properties which instantly cools the skin and reduces redness. Apart from this, soaking a cloth in cold milk or ice water and applying it on the sunburned area also soothes the skin irritation. Applying cucumber juice or cold potato paste is also considered an excellent and natural way to repair burnt skin.
What to do to protect your skin from the harsh sunlight
The first and basic rule to avoid sunburn is not to step out of the house without applying sunscreen. Be sure to apply a broad-spectrum sunscreen with an SPF of at least 30 or 50, depending on your skin type, and reapply it every two to three hours. When the sun is at its strongest between 12 noon and 4 pm, go out only when absolutely necessary. While leaving the house, always wear cotton clothes with full sleeves, cover the face with a scarf, use sunglasses and do not forget to carry an umbrella.
It is very important to keep the body hydrated from inside.
Often people protect the skin externally, but allow water loss inside the body. In strong sunlight, the moisture of the skin gets lost very quickly, due to which the risk of sunburn increases further. Therefore, drink at least 3 to 4 liters of water daily during summer. Along with water, include coconut water, lemon water, buttermilk and juicy fruits like watermelon in your diet routine. These will not only control your body temperature, but will also keep your skin hydrated and glowing from within, which will reduce the effect of sunlight on your skin.