8 Ways to Prevent Sun Damage That Go Beyond Just Slathering On SPF 30

Exposure to direct sunlight can cause a lot of problems to our skins. One of the major disasters is the destruction of collagen, the substance that yields elasticity to the skin. This results to formation of wrinkles and fine lines on the skin. Sometimes, sun rays can produce so much heat that can result to the formation of the sunspots. Sunburns also are among the effects of the exposure to direct sunlight. All these negative effects can be prevented using the following methods;

 

Astaxanthin is an antioxidant found majorly in algae plant. It is known to protect the algae plant from sun damage. The same function was therefore, transferred to use in human skin. It prevents wrinkles and fine lines, formation of sunspots and sun burns. All these are majorly caused by direct sunlight making it a perfect shield against the sun. It also enhances the skin elasticity and gives it a smooth texture. These are enough reasons for you to consider this substance as your shield. There are ongoing advancements aiming at making it the next official sunscreen.

 

This is a substance that is very essential for the health of the skin. Lycopene is a phytonutrient that can be obtained from red fruits and vegetables. Tomatoes, watermelon and grapes are the major sources of this substance. According to the research that was done by British society, those people who took the stated substances had a lower risk of sunburns than the non-consumers.

The major source of Vitamin D among most individuals is the sun. However, the sun has some negative effects on the skin. Therefore, to avoid the situations where you must get sun exposure to obtain vitamin D, alternative sources should be considered. Salmon, eggs, milk and liver oil are among the foods that can yield you vitamin D.

As the name suggests, Beta-carotene is a substance majorly found in fruits and vegetables. Carrots have been found to contain larger amounts of this antioxidant which once taken into the body, they are converted to Vitamin A. This Vitamin is great for both the skin and the eye health. People who consume a lot of fruits and vegetables are less vulnerable to skin problems.

 

Lutein is among the carotenoids that are known to contain larger amounts of antioxidants. It is a sun shield for both the skin and the eyes. Hence, great in preventing occurrence of fine lines under the eyes. Lutein can be obtained from the green vegetables and can also be applied in form of a face cream.

 

The most common healthy fatty acid is Omega-3. It reduces the risk of skin cancer that may result from exposure to UV rays. It is important to take omega-3 through the foods substances since; it is one of the substances that the body does not produce. Some of the foods that are great sources of these fatty acids are beans, walnuts, salmon and berries. You should never miss fatty acids in your diet.

 

Cucumbers slices are majorly used as the natural face masks. It contains potassium, vitamins, sulfates and silica that are great for skin care. The antioxidants in vitamin A make it great in working against sun damage. Silica enhances the elasticity of the skin reducing the chances of wrinkles due to the sun. In addition, it reduces the effect of the free radicals in promoting fast aging.

Aloe Vera is a substance that is well known in enhancing every aspect of beauty. It is used to enhance the beauty of the hair by keeping them elastic and strong. This happens to be one of the substances that make great hair loss cure. It also treats any infection on the scalp that could result in hair loss. Aloe Vera is also a great sunscreen that prevents the skin from damage caused by the ultra-violet rays of the sun. Aloe Vera cab obtained directly from the plant leaf or the already extracted in the over counter product.

The beauty of an individual depends on how well they maintain themselves. Maintaining means being able to keep your beauty up to the standard and preventing anything that can damage it. Sun is one of the major sources of damage to the skin beauty. It is well said that prevention is better than cure. The above substances are most of what you need to prevent your skin against damage by UV rays. Most of them are induced into the body through eating foods rich in these substances. Another effective way is through direct application of the substances on the skin.

References

http://www.examiner.com/article/ten-tips-to-reverse-skin-damage-caused-due-to-sun-exposure

http://blogs.christianpost.com/health-and-fitness974/the-unknown-science-behind-skin-brighteners-27141/