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The Effect of the Sun on the Skin
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. • Chapters • 0:00 Introduction • 0:41 healthy effects • 1:11 healthier and sturdier bones • 1:44 unhealthy effects • 2:10 How long should you sunbathe? • 2:43 Tips for life under the sun • • • • With sunblock creams and SPF ratings becoming an integral part of life, it’s easy to forget just how beneficial the sun can be. • The sun is not just there to hurt our skin. • It can prove to be quite helpful for the skin when taken in smaller, more manageable doses. • When done properly, sunbathing can provide several benefits to the body, specifically because of the sun’s role in developing Vitamin D inside the body. • However, that does not mean that you can go out in the sun without appropriate protection. • With that in mind, let’s look at the effects of the sun on the skin, both healthy and unhealthy. • Healthy Effects • The primary benefit of sunlight is the development of Vitamin D inside the body. • Estimates suggest that around 1 billion people are Vitamin D deficient as the nutrient is difficult to obtain from food. • The increased production of vitamin D coupled with sunlight can help: • Reduce depression. Sunlight is known to increase the production of serotonin, a hormone that makes you happier. Sunlight is generally a mood booster. • Healthier and sturdier bones. Vitamin D helps increase calcium absorption, which is used to make your bones stronger, helping reduce the chances of arthritis and osteoporosis. • Sunlight affects your circadian rhythm as well, helping you sleep better. • Vitamin D makes the immune system stronger, helping fight heart diseases, autoimmune disorders, flu, multiple sclerosis, and cancer. • Vitamin D is essential during pregnancy as it reduces preterm labor risks. • Unhealthy Effects • If you don’t take care under the sun, you’re bound to face some problems. • You may get a sun rash, which can cause your skin your itch and turn red. • A sunburn can occur in serious cases, with the possibility of affecting each part of your body. • Sun poisoning, because of polymorphic light eruption (PMLE), can form all kinds of red, itchy patches or bumps around the body. • How Long Should You Sunbathe? • According to dermatologists, you can sunbathe for up to 20 minutes every day – given that you do not have skin complications that may be affected by the sun. • However, 5 to 10 minutes of sunbathing are usually advised to ensure that no problems occur. • There are other factors to consider as well, such as how close to the equator you are and the air quality in your area. • Still, it is better to not expose yourself to the sun immediately and get a lot of it at once. • Instead, spread your exposure over some time. • Tips for Life Under the Sun • It is important to protect yourself with sunscreen before you head out into the sun. • Get into some shade when you start to feel hot and do carry water with you. • Apply the sunscreen to your hands and lips, and any exposed area that may not be protected by clothes or hair. • Add tomatoes to your diet if you are going to be spending long periods of time under the sun.
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