Does the Sun really damage our skin?

Question

For and against aruments!!!

Answer 1

I have lived in Italy, Spain and France and my skin looks at least 5 years older than it should, plus I have just had 2 skin lesions removed! Does that answer your question?

Answer 2

Yes. Not all the damage is immediately visible, but it appears a couple of years later as 'beauty' spots. It reduces the elasticity of the skin by drying it out, and causes premature wrinkling. Nevermind the risk of cancer.

The rule of thumb is that the fairer your skin is, the more protection you need from the sun.

However, a little bit of sun a day helps avoid Seasonal Affect Disorder, which is the depression some people feel when they don't get enough light.

The trick is to wear sunscreen.

Answer 3

On a hot day it is wise to sunbathe for half an hour at a time. Too much exposure to the sun can cause skin cancer. Other side effects to over exposure are leathery skin, and severe sun burn which is very painful. I know of someone who fell asleep whilst sunbathing and the result was that her face was so badly burnt that it was covered in sores for 2 weeks. Even on a hot brezzy day you can get burnt as much as if there was no breeze.

Answer 4

The sun does have its benefits, for instance the production of vitamin D but in short, yes it can damage your skin if you aren't careful. People with very little melanin in their skin (such as people who are pale or freckled) are particularly at risk.

In terms of wrinkles, the sun plays a major factor as it UV exposure speeds up the breaking down of collagen so if you don't wear sun lotion you'll appear to age much quicker than you would age naturally.

UVA and UVB rays are both linked to increases in skin cancer as well as eye problems such as cataracts and a weakened immune system.

Answer 5

I would have to say oh hellz yes lol.

I am fair skinned, freckles to boot. I fell asleep on the beach once - without a drop of sunscreen on (I was drunk and clearly not in my right state of mind!) and when I woke up I was burned so bad that I couldn't bend my arms. The burn only got worse as it dried and it got to the point that I couldnt lift my arms to change clothes without crying when the skin on my back bent!!

That was almost 4 years ago and I still have tiny white blisters on my shoulders!!

Ask anybody with skin cancer and they too will tell you just how much damage the sun does!!

Also: its not just for rly white ppl like me. My best girl is African and although her skin is super dark, she has gotten sunburns that result in painful blisters and require a nice lather of Aloe Vera gel. The sun damages skin regardless of colour :)

Answer 6

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Answer 7

it is the uv from the sun that causes damage. it does this because uv causes mutations in our DNA. there are several mutations that can happen from an insertion of an additional base pair, a deletion of a base pair etc. this is harmful because these mutations cause incorrect proteins to be made and incorrect protein folding structure which makes the protein useless. additionally, our cells know to die off when it senses things wrong but uv damage won't let the cell die off or turn off. this is when cancer happens. it doesn't take much to use a 15 spf sunblock. many lotions and moisturizers come with it built in. why risk it?

Answer 8

Yes, my husband was diagnosed with skin cancer at 38. He is fair skinned and Dr's say it was from sundamage on his arms. He is okay. But his cousin from Florida had the tops of his ears removed from skin cancer. He said now if he could go back in time he would stay out of the sun.

The sun's UV rays damage our skin when we get burnt. Repeated burns or even one very bad burn when young can cause cell damage. Skin cancer, any cancer for that matter, is an aging process. The more cells age or the more they replicate, the higher the chance that an abnormal (cancerous) cell will emerge. Therefore, continous sunning may eventually lead to an early cancer as the aging process is sped up. The skin is our largest organ and it takes a lot of work to heal from burns. As we age our bodies lose the ability to heal as quickly and as well as when we were young. Also, the sun 's UV rays damage everything as seen with discolored furniture and carpeting in the home as well as outdoor items like paint and plastic lawn chairs. Let 's not forget the increased risk of sun exposure due to increased intensity of the UV rays as the Earth's protective ozone depletes.

Look at this way, aspestos causes lung cancer 100% if breathed in while airborne. WHY? B/c it is like a barb that
attaches into your lung tissue that irrates you for the rest of your life. The cells are in constant attempts at healing and replication. Eventually, they give up and let that abnormal cell grow and lung cancer begins. The same with the sun. If constant exposure to sun happens, your skin cells eventually cannot keep up with a healthy replication cycle.

Not everyone who worships the sun will get skin cancer, but, we do not have the ability to see into the future and why increase our chance! Knowledge is power. The key is to use MODERATION! Use sunscreen so not to damage the skin through burns while you get the necessary vitamin D from sunlight. Also wear sunglasses to protect the eyes and lessen wrinkles from squinting. That's my soapbox for the day! Have a great SUNNY day!!!

I tell ya, my 3 year old is outside all summer and he is loaded with sunscreen b/c he is fair skinned like his father. I was pregnant with him when my husband was diagnosed with skin cancer. He even puts it on himself. He is as white as a sheet of paper, I think too white, but I want him to be healthy later in life. I am not going for the healthy tanned look, rather, I am going for the sickly white healthly look for him.

Answer 9

Natural acne treatments are desirable because they have few side effects, are inexpensive, and are effective for many. There are many natural acne treatments available for purchase. These contain various plant extracts that work to dry up the pimple and sooth the skin

Most of these products contain vitamin E, grapeseed oil, calendula, aloe vera, witch hazel or essential oils. For example, tea tree oil applied to acne has been found to be effective for hundreds of years. An herbal blend that can help with acne consists of equal parts of the herbal extracts of sarsaparilla, yellow dock, burdock, and cleavers. Take half a teaspoon of this blend three times daily.

Maintain a healthy kitchen with plenty of fruits, vegetables, and whole grains. Eat foods containing healthy omega-3 oils such as ground flaxseeds, salmon, and sardines. Drink six to eight large glasses of water a day. Vitamins A, B, C, and E, as well as chromium and zinc, all play a role in reducing and preventing acne. Avoid refined sugar, fried foods, and trans fat (such as milk, milk products, margarine, and any hydrogenated vegetable oils). Some people find that chocolate, caffeine, carbonated beverages, iodized salt, shellfish, wheat and/or milk products aggravate acne.

Stress is popularly thought to be a cause of acne. Yoga, exercise, breathing techniques, biofeedback, massage, and meditation may be beneficial. Chinese, Ayuredic, Tibetan and Japanese herbal medicines can be used to treat acne. Massage is often recommended for people with skin problems. It can help to increase circulation and lymphatic drainage and speed the healing of blemishes.

When shopping for cosmetics and toiletries, look for the phrase "non-comedogenic" on the packaging. Avoid heavy foundation makeup. Most acne patients should select powder blushes and eye shadow over cream products because they are less irritating and non-comedogenic. Never pick, scratch, pop or squeeze acne, especially inflammatory acne or “pustules”.

Answer 10

I'm 30 years old. Since the age of 14 I've been avoiding the Sun like the plague! The result? My skin is still as nice, silky and soft as it was when I was in my early teens (and I do smoke too!).