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The sun plays a crucial role in our lives, but excessive exposure to the sun can cause skin damage, including tanning and sunburn. Both of these can cause damage to the body, premature aging, and even skin cancer. The harmful effects of UV radiation are real and serious. Therefore, protecting skin from harmful sun rays is no longer optional; it is crucial.

In this blog, you will learn how to take care of your skin, understand the benefits of UV rays cream, and discover how to perform skin care at home. Additionally, you can learn to create skin care products from Craft Tree Academy.



Why is protection from the sun's rays important?
In this hectic lifestyle, we are exposed towards the sun's rays that can cause permanent damage to our skin. The damages that will occur due to



Tanning - Tanning happens when we are exposed to the sun's rays.

Tanning can be caused by:

Sunlight
Tanning beds
Certain medications
Pigmentation: Pigmentation is caused by melanin, which starts changing the colour of the skin.

Types of pigmentation:

Hyperpigmentation: darker patches on the skin
Hypopigmentation: light patches on the skin
Dark spots - Due to excessive sun exposure. The dark circle starts to appear on the skin. It is also known as hyperpigmentation.

Skin Cancer: It is a disease of the skin cells, characterised by the abnormal growth of cells, which occurs when skin cells become damaged.



UVA and UVB rays penetrate the body, damaging cells and collagen. This directly affects the skin. Hence, it is essential to protect the skin.



How to Protect Your Skin from Harmful Sun Rays :
1. Use Sunscreen Every Day
To protect yourself from the sun, we should use a high quality sunscreen with an SPF of at least 30. It should be applied before going out and reapplied every 2-3 hours.

It is applied to the ears and nose, as it also protects against the sun's rays.



2. Wear Protective Clothing
Clothes are a powerful barrier against UV rays. Before going out in the sun, choose clothes that can protect the body from UV rays.

Such as:

Light-coloured clothes
Full-sleeved clothes
UV-protective sunglasses


3. Follow a Natural Skincare Routine
A well-crafted skincare routine can help you achieve a natural glow. Using a nature-based product for skin care will help protect your skin from damage.

Tips:

Sandalwood paste- Reduces tan and sunburn.
Aloe Vera Gel - Moisturises the skin and protects it from sunburn.
Cucumber Juice- Cools skin and reduces inflammation.
Turmeric and Yogurt Face Pack- Reduces sun tan naturally.


4. Seek shade, especially during peak hours
UV rays cause the most skin damage between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., as these are the times when UV rays are strongest.

Tips:

Try to use umbrellas and shade trees when you're outdoors.
Apply sunscreen before going out and reapply every 2 hours.
Avoid going out between 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.

5. Hydrate and Moisturise Your Skin
Excessive sun exposure can cause dry and dull skin.

Eat nutritious foods, such as cucumber, carrot
These keep your skin healthy and act as a shield for the skin
Drink 7-8 glasses of water daily for healthy skin.
Use a sunscreen that keeps the skin hydrated.


6. Avoid Tanning Beds and Artificial UV Exposure
Tanning beds are devices that can darken a person's skin using artificial ultraviolet light, leading to a sun tan. While they might seem tempting for an instant glow, they are harmful in the long run.



Side effects of tanning beds:

Skin cancer
Wrinkles on your face
Damages eyes
Promotes uneven skin tone
Home remedies to remove tanning:

Aloe vera- Aloe vera gel is a natural remedy for healthy skin.
Multani mitti face pack-Multani mitti is an affordable and effective way to improve your skin health. This face pack can help remove tanning and pigmentation.
Gram flour, curd, and turmeric face pack - This face pack brightens and repairs the skin.