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The Sun and Your Skin
November 8th, 2009
The sun can have damaging effects on the skin if precautions are not taken. Exposure to the sun can cause skin cancer (melanoma), premature agingand acne. While sun worshippers claim that the sun clears up their acne, it is actually causing more harm than good. At first it may appear that the sun is drying out their pimples, but it is actually just making their skin darker and the blemishes less visible. In time, however, more acne can develop.
The acne is actually spreading as the sun dries out the face, causing dead skin cells to get caught in the pores. Some web sites claim that the sun kills acne-causing bacteria under the skin. But even if this could be verified, the long term damage done to the skin far outweighs the possible short term benefits. Along with premature aging, wrinkling and cancer, fair skinned individuals may also incur excessive freckling.
If you are planning on going out into the sun, always wear a minimum of SPF 15 sunscreen or sun block. And if possible, avoid being directly in the sun for extended periods of time. If this cannot be helped, apply more sun block if you start to get sunburned or get into the shade immediately. When choosing a sunscreen, choose a product that is non comedogenic so you can use it on your face and also oil free, so it does not lead to acne on other parts of the body.
If you are using a prescription acne medication, salicylic acid, benzoyl peroxide or other acne fighting medicine, take extra precautions to avoid prolonged sun exposure. This could lead to excess redness, dryness and other negative effects. If you are going to be in the sun then use a non comedogenic sunscreen on your medicated areas.
Whenever possible, sun exposure should be kept to a minimum with maximum sunscreen protection. The immediate and long term benefits of sunscreen usage will help protect you from unseen damage and skin disorders in the future.
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I live in Florida and I have gotten skin damage around my neck and on my forearms. I need to use sun tan lotion everyday. Thanks for the post.
Last summer I was at the pool and got too much sun. My back was burned really bad. After healing, I was left with annoying freckles. Sun can be very damaging to skin, and I am proof of that!