Sunburn: its rules, benefits and harms
Summer is approaching, but even now in some regions the sun is shining actively, and the temperature outside is such that you can undress and go sunbathing boldly. Tan- this, of course, is good, but do you know how to sunbathe properly? Some people are afraid of prolonged exposure to sunlight in order to avoid various diseases, while others, on the contrary, are ready to wallow on the beaches from morning to evening. Where is the truth, let's take a closer look.
The benefits of tanning 
Naturally, one cannot say with firm certainty that a tan is useful or assert that it is harmful. As always, though somewhere in the middle. Sunbathing is useful, first of all, because it improves mood, activating the hormone of happiness and dispels depression and melancholy. About the beautiful chocolate shade of the skin, you can not even say which representative of the fair sex does not want to look like a mulatto in the summer.
If you take short-term sunbathing, the body normalizes the absorption of proteins, vitamins, fats, carbohydrates, minerals and trace elements. At the same time, he receives a portion of vitamin D and E. Plus, the immune system is strengthened, mental and physical activity is increased.
The sun is good for:
- thinning blood;
- improving metabolism;
- lowering cholesterol in the body;
- saturating tissues with oxygen;
- removing viruses and bacteria.
Ultraviolet baths are very useful for those who suffer from active acne. Due to perspiration and ultraviolet radiation, the sebaceous glands dry out, skin peeling, which helps the pores to breathe, which is why problems after sunburn with acne and eels pass. Sunburn is also beneficial for people with psoriasis.
Sunburn harm 
Being in the sun for a long time, you can get a burn, which in the future can provoke oncology. Many scientists are of the opinion that prolonged tanning may contribute to the future exacerbation of chronic diseases and cancerous tumors.
When overheated, profuse sweating occurs, which removes salt and fluid from the body. Naturally, this is not a very good factor, in addition to everything else, a long time on the beach is aging epidermis. Wrinkles appear skin becomes flabby and very poorly takes on its original appearance due to the destruction of elastin and collagen by the sun.
Sunbathing is very harmful for people:
- with heart disease;
- with high blood pressure;
- with tuberculosis;
- after a course of chemotherapy;
- with connective tissue diseases;
- from dysplastic nevi;
- suffering from cancerous tumors;
- with chronic diseases;
- with pathological abnormalities of liver function;
- with allergic reactions;
- taking antibiotics.
Sunburn is dangerous because deep wrinkles can appear, which are very difficult to get rid of. If a woman has lupus erythematosus, neurasthenia, cardiovascular disorders, then it is better to refuse to stay in the sun.
Tanning is also not very useful for women waiting to be added to the family. It has been proven that exposure to ultraviolet radiation is bad for the nervous system of the unborn baby. And mommy can form dark spots on the face that may disappear or remain for life.
Tanning rules 
The most effective time for sunbathing is early morning from 8-11 am and afternoon from 16-19. The most dangerous period of tanning is the daytime sun, its effect penetrates very deeply into the epidermis, which gives a start photoaging.
It is best to start with 5-15 minutes a day, gradually increasing the tanning time to an hour. After 60 minutes, it is better to go into the shade, under the trees, or a canopy, the tan will not go anywhere, but you will no longer harm the epidermis.
Do not forget about a cap, hats, headscarves and, of course, sunglasses. You should protect your head, retina and eye area to avoid the appearance of wrinkles and loss of vision.
It should be remembered about protecting the body, do not forget to smear with creams with UV protection, so as not to burn. After bathing, you should first dry out in the shade, and only then go out into the sun. Liquid droplets act as lenses and can cause burns. After sunburn, special moisturizing and cooling lotions or creams should be used, preferably with vitamin E.
