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.

Dark circle around eyes

Many people suffer from dark circles under or around the eyes. Dark circle around eyes make people look tired and exhausted, if not unhealthy, and can occur due to a wide variation of reasons.
Dark circle around eyes happen to people in all ages groups but seem to occur more in women.

Dark circle around eyes happen to people in all ages groups but seem to occur more in women.
Natural Remedies
Of course a healthy diet and regular sleep pattern will benefit anyone suffering from dark circles under eyes. There are a few very simple but effective home treatments available to help aid the problem in combination with eating healthy and fresh foods and getting plenty of sleep

Remove Dark Circles Home Remedies
Cooled Chamomile Tea Bags
Chamomile is known for its soothing and skin healing properties. A used chamomile teabag, cooled down, must be placed on the dark area. Leaving this treatment on for at least 20 minutes will help make dark circles under eyes disappear. You will even benefit more from this treatment if the area is moisturized afterwards.
Using Tomato and Lemon
Procedure: Take one teaspoon fresh tomato juice. Add to it 1/2 teaspoon fresh lemon juice and a little less than a teaspoon of Gram flour. Mix all these thoroughly to make a smooth paste. Apply this paste on the dark circles around the eyes and leave for about 10 min. Before it becomes too dry, start removing by rubbing very gently with your fingers. Thereafter, wash your face. This application is recommend once daily. More quantity of the ingredients can be taken in the proportion specified to have sufficient amount to apply on the whole face.
Benefits: You will start noticing the circles lightening after treatment the above way for a few days. Tomato is rich in Vitamin A, C and iron. The goodness of the tomato will produce results.

Carrot and Tomato Juice
Procedure: Carrots are very good for the eyes. They are loaded with much needed Vitamin A. Eat handful of carrots daily or drink a glass of carrot juice daily. This will be beneficial in reducing dark circles and will improve your eyesight.
Tomato juice is another healthy drink. Prepare yourself a glass of tomato juice, add some lemon juice and some salt to taste. Drink this everyday in the morning before eating or drinking anything else.
Benefits: Tomato and carrot juices are very wholesome drinks. You will feel fresh with regular consumption. You can also combine carrots and tomatoes and have a glass of the combined juice.
Note: Gram Flour can be found in Asian grocery store in Indian food section.

Natural remedies are often just as effective as expensive face or eye creams. The effect will be the same if applied regularly but even thought dark circles eyes can even be hereditary, the diet and sleep pattern are usually to blame for this problem.
Dip cotton balls in rose water and keep for 5-10 minutes.
Drink as much water as you can drink.

Rose Water
Dip cotton balls in chilled water and keep for 5-10 minutes on the eyes.
Take a diet rich in fruits and vegetables and avoid reading late at night, lying down
Every morning, after washing your face, gently apply mixture of equal parts of tomato and lime juice; wash after half an hour.


•Remain happy. Life can be a challenge but do not get overwhelmed. Entertain happy thoughts and take things lightly without getting bothered. After all, just remaining worried is not going to solve whatever it is that is taking a toll. So work on what seems difficult without getting clobbered by pessimistic or negative thoughts.
•Positive thinking and relaxed mental state. Politeness, care, kindness and courteous nature will not only make you lots of friends but also work internally in a very positive way for yourself.
•Get enough sleep. After such a busy day, you deserve a good 8 hours comfortable sleep. Relax yourself with some light reading or your favorite TV show before going to bed.
•Exercise. Plan today to incorporate exercise in your routine.
•Please check with your doctor. Your doctor will do the needed tests and let you know if iron supplements are needed.