Positive and negative effects of the sun on the skin

With the beautiful season, we can't wait to leave the house and spend our free time outdoors. It is no mystery that the sun influences our mood and that its disappearance or appearance can turn our days for better or worse. As can be easily inferred, the sun can have both beneficial effects and expose us to serious risks. Knowing both the consequences of sun exposure can be very helpful in understanding how to get only the best that the sun has to offer.

"Below in this article you will discover more about the positive and negative effects of the sun on the skin."

Positive effects of the sun on the skin 

Positive effects of the sun: Vitamin D

Among the greatest benefits of sun exposure is undoubtedly the stimulation of vitamin D production. The latter is linked not only to skin health but also to our entire organism. Regarding this latter aspect, several studies have shown how sun exposure is essential for preventing unpleasant episodes of heart attack and even "extending" one's life by a couple of years. 

As for the skin, the stimulation of vitamin D production is essential to ensure the health and integrity of the skin's hydrolipidic film, which guarantees optimal levels of nutrition and hydration. The proliferation of cells in the outermost layer of the epidermis contributes to making the complexion much healthier and more radiant.

The good news is that it seems that only 30 minutes of exposure per day is enough to benefit from all the positive effects of the sun on our skin and our body!

Positive effects of the sun: Tanning 

Who wouldn't want to have a healthy, radiant, and golden complexion every day of the year? Obviously, achieving this result is much easier during the beautiful season. 

To sunbathe without suffering the negative effects of sun exposure, it is important to follow some important rules: 

• "never do full immersion, but prefer limited but constant exposure over time"

• always use a sunscreen that protects against harmful rays, ensuring in every case that the tan is achieved in every respect.

Negative effects of the sun on the skin 

Negative effects: melanoma risk 

Melanoma is one of the most common types of cancer, especially among people with very fair skin. Once again, however, to prevent this problem, sometimes it is enough to follow some recommendations:

• always protect yourself with a cream that contains protection factors that act as a shield against solar rays. 

• avoid exposure to the sun during the hottest hours of the day 

• reapply sunscreen continuously throughout the day, in order to ensure constant protection during sun exposure

• avoid sunburns during childhood

Negative effects: Premature skin aging 

Research over the years has repeatedly shown that 90% of cases of skin aging are due to uncontrolled exposure to UV rays. When skin aging is indeed caused by these factors, it is referred to as photoaging. 

The damage to the skin caused by a lack of protection from the sun's rays affects both the health and the aesthetic appearance of the skin. If the skin is not adequately protected on the hottest days when sun exposure occurs, it may become drier, duller, and have more pronounced expression lines. The result is definitely unappealing.