Sunburn Tips

After a cold winter, the first few weeks of summer are welcomed by everyone, but as the days get hotter, the sun gets harsher and sunburns become common. Sunburns are caused by exposure to harmful ultraviolet radiations from the sun. The symptoms of this condition may not appear immediately and can take up to 5 hours to become noticeable. A few home remedies that could help treat this condition are:

Aloe Vera: The aloe vera plant is easy to grow in containers or in the ground and has a ...more

While the sun is necessary for our skin and overall health, excessive exposure often results in many skin problems. Age spots, which are actually sunspots, blemishes, pigmentation and sunburns are just a few of the sun related damages that your skin may have to face.

Sunscreen is your best friend outdoors!

Sunscreen should be worn at all times whenever you go outdoors. Also, if you plan to be outdoors for too long, then reapply sunscreen from time to time as you may need to rep...more

The summertime is here and has brought with it the scorching sun, extreme heat as well as a horde of skin problems.

The heat, sun and the perspiration make the skin looks dull and also cause ugly rashes. Sunburn is common during this season along with tanning.

Hence it is important that you keep your skin protected and also take care of it to stay away from skin irritation.

There are certain steps that you should follow religiously during the summertime not only to loo...more

In limited quantities, ultraviolet rays are not only beneficial but also necessary for maintaining proper health. The Vitamin D from the sun s rays can help cure several diseases such as eczema, jaundice and psoriasis. If adequate amounts of sun rays are not received by the body, bone growth gets hampered that can result in osteoporosis and other bone weakness issues. However, if it is received in abundance, its effects can be profusely detrimental to the immune system, eyes and the skin.
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Skin inflammation caused due to overexposure to the harmful rays of the sun is known as sunburn. UVA and UVB are the ultraviolet rays that cause maximum damage to your skin. Overexposure to the sun triggers the development of melanin (color imparting pigment) on the upper layer of your skin or the epidermis, resulting in the formation of a tanned skin. Severe sunburn can damage your DNA also.

The most common symptoms of sunburn include:

Your skin may appear reddish in color
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We all think of sunscreen as something that goes into our vacation kit when heading out on a hike in the hills or to the beach. What we fear is being out in the sun can reduce fairness and/or case a tan, and a sunscreen will help maintain complexion.

This is a completely wrong notion. What we need to be aware of is that even the regular, daily sun exposure during driving or going to the office can do as much damage if not more. The sunscreen, therefore, assumes a very important role in ...more

Festival of colors and sharing love, Holi is round the corner. This is a special time to remember your loved ones and show how they filled colors in your life. Splashing colours in Holi is not only a way to rejoice yourself but also a promise to be truthful towards your family, friends and sweethearts. But the big task which is faced by many people is what to wear for Holi. So, as you are here, we will be sharing some ideas that will definitely help you to select your fabric on the occasion of H...more

Exposure to the sun for a long period of time can result in several skin problems. They occur on the basis of heat, humidity and the rays of the sun.

Here are the most common skin problems caused due to sun exposure:

Sunburn: Sunburns occur as a result of overexposure of the skin to the harmful ultraviolet rays of the sun. Melanin in the skin protects it from the sun s rays, but in case of overexposure, melanin fails to work and sunburn is caused. The symptoms of sunburn incl...more

Skin inflammation caused due to overexposure to the harmful rays of the sun is known as sunburn. UVA and UVB are the ultraviolet rays that cause maximum damage to your skin. Overexposure to the sun triggers the development of melanin (color imparting pigment) on the upper layer of your skin or the epidermis, resulting in the formation of a tanned skin. Severe sunburn can damage your DNA also.

The most common symptoms of sunburn include:

Your skin may appear reddish in color
more

We all think of sunscreen as something that goes into our vacation kit when heading out on a hike in the hills or to the beach. What we fear is being out in the sun can reduce fairness and/or case a tan, and a sunscreen will help maintain complexion.
This is a completely wrong notion. What we need to be aware of is that even the regular, daily sun exposure during driving or going to office can do as much damage if not more. The sunscreen, therefore, assumes a very important role in your dail...more