Sun Damaged Skin Treatment

If the skin is sensitive then there are more chances of getting bad sunburn. It should not be taken lightly as it's a serious risk factor for the cancer of the skin.

A sunburn is a burn to living tissue, such as skin, which is produced by overexposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation, commonly from the sun's rays. Usual mild symptoms in humans and animals include red or reddish skin that is hot to the touch, general fatigue, and mild dizziness. An excess of UV radiation can be life threatening in extreme cases. Exposure of the skin to lesser amounts of UV radiation will often produce a suntan. Skin, which is affected by the sunburn, gets old earlier and gets wrinkles soon. If one spends most of the time of a day out on the sun then that person has strong chances of having sunburn on the skin. Fairer skin has more chances to get sunburn as it has lesser melanin in the body to protect the skin from the harmful ultraviolet rays of the sun. Geographical location of a country and place too is equally responsible in giving sunburn to the people living in those locations.

Overexposure to the sun's harmful rays may lead to sun damaged skin in some individuals. There are several possible symptoms of sun damage spanning from cosmetic blemishes to more serious conditions like skin cancer. Treatment for sun damaged skin depends on which symptoms are present.

Although most people love the warmth and light of the sun, too much sun exposure can significantly damage human skin. The sun's heat dries out areas of unprotected skin and depletes the skin's supply of natural lubricating oils. In addition, the sun's ultraviolet (UV) radiation can cause burning and long term changes in the skin's structure.

Along with the red rashes many people do get blisters, weakness, low blood pressure and nausea because of the sun. One should protect oneself from the direct sunlight of the sun. Always move out of the house after applying a good sunscreen lotion on the skin and after drinking lots of water. So that the skin is totally hydrated. Dehydrate skin has more chances to get affected from the sun. Do wear glasses on the eyes and use umbrella to cover the skin.

Sun Damaged Skin Causes:

Find common causes and risk factors of Sun Damage :

* Sun exposure

* Cigarette smoke

* Irritants such as dust, harsh chemicals or skincare products

* Poor diet

* Exposure to cold weather

* Lack of exercise

* Excessive use of alcohol and drugs

* Stress

* Facial expressions

Signs and Symptoms of Sun Damage:

The following are symptoms that reveal the skin has suffered from sun damage:

* Dry, flaky skin

* Fine lines

* Freckling

* Scaly skin

* Sun spots

* Sunburns

* Wrinkles

*Dermal fillers containing hyaluronic acid appear to stimulate production of collagen,and thus help partially repair sun-damaged skin.

 

Sun damaged skin with these home remedies:

• Aloe Vera: Aloe Vera not only creates a cooling effect, it also forms a thin protective layer, allowing moisture to help replenish your scorched skin. you can snap off a stalk, split it open and apply directly to your sun damaged parts.
• Apple Cider Vinegar: A great way to help soothe your sunburn is to take a vinegar bath add 2 cups of apple cider vinegar to a Luke warm bath, soak for 15 minutes and rinse. This will help to immediately reduce pain and help rejuvenate sun damaged skin.
• Baking Soda: Baking soda help to restore your skin's natural PH balance. Taking a baking soda bath will help protect your skin and reduce the throbbing sensation, add 1/4 cup baking soda to a luke warm bath, soak for 15 minutes, but do not rinse. Allow the baking soda residue to dry on the skin for added benefit.
• Milk and Honey: Milk and Honey for use in sunburns, create a compress mixing a 1/2 cup milk with 1 tbsp honey, apply directly to sun effected area and cover with a warm washcloth for 20 minutes.
• Oatmeal: Oatmeal is a great product for sensitive and dry skin types.
• Never peel the skin on your won if it comes out as severe sunburn peels off the skin. Rather   seek a medical help if the burning is unbearable.

• Apply thick chilled curd on the affected skin. You can mix it with calamine powder or sandalwood powder.
•  Sandalwood powder paste made with rose water, watermelon juice or cucumber juice helps a lot.

You can keep chilled watermelon slice or juice on the effected skin to soothe it from the sun damage.

Buttermilk too is a good option to heal sunburn. You can wash off the effaced skin with the chilled buttermilk to heal it.

A paste made of neem stems if applied on the skin, helps a lot in healing the burn fast. You can make the paste and keep it in the fridge for further usage.

A mixture of olive oil and vinegar can be applied on the skin few hours before the bath. It might give a little itching to the skin but is quite helpful on the burns.

Plain odorless aloe Vera gel helps in healing the burns faster if applied on them.

When the burning is unbearable, you can keep some ice cubes made by rose water, cucumber juice or watermelon juice wrapped in a cotton cloth on the skin. You can try this method out on your skin every time when you come back from the sun. It protects the skin from the sun damage.