Articles of category "Sunburns"

One of the natural effects of the sun on our bodies is the tanning process. Ultraviolet light from the sun stimulates the melanin in your skin, causing the pigment to darken, thus producing that "tan" appearance. To sunbathe, in moderation, is good for you. Regular, moderate tanning improves physical and mental health in many ways. We will present the facts for you to get a broader picture and to enable you to reap the benefits from sunlight without the dangers.

Anyone can get burnt. The people most at risk of getting sunburn are children and those with fair or freckly skin and ginger hair. Getting sunburned is bad enough, but what you may not know is that a sunburn continues to develop for 12 to 24 hours after the initial burn takes place. So should you treat a sunburn the way you would treat any other burn?