Sunbathing is always very pleasant. First, sunbathing, a person completely relaxes. Secondly, after contact with ultraviolet rays, a very attractive and seductive chocolate tan remains on the body. But sometimes after sunburn the skin starts to itch, and what to do with it, know far few. Worse, most girls do not even understand the nature of this phenomenon.
Why can the skin scratch after sunbathing in the sun?
During contact with ultraviolet rays, Vitamin D is more active in the body. It helps to strengthen bone tissue and, in general, affects the health condition favorably. But sometimes problems begin.
After a long time sunbathing, many actually begin to itch skin. The main reason is sunbathing at an unknown time - when the rays are too aggressive. At this point, ultraviolet can penetrate into the deep layers of the epidermis, which leads to the release of histamine - so the body tries to maintain the integrity of the membranes.
There are other reasons why the skin itches after sunburn. Among the most likely:
- overly light skin;
- shortage in the body of vitamin E;
- use of unsuitable cosmetics;
- use of shower gels with aggressive dyes;
- allergy;
- congenital pathologies of melanin production.
In addition, the role is played by both nationality and the place of residence of a person. Those people who live in areas with weak insolation, with unpleasant consequences of sun bathing, face much more often.
What if the skin after sunburn is very itchy?
First you need to understand what caused the itch. The most effective remedy is antihistamines. They remove scabies and remove puffiness. One pill to ease the condition is enough. Can quickly help and tools such as Fenistil gel, Panthenol or Methyluracil ointment.
In most cases, do something in advance, so that after sunburn the skin
- During sunbathing, you do not need to use cosmetics - except for those that protect against UV radiation.
- Do not relax during the wind. Pleasant coolness does not neutralize the dangerous effects of the sun.
- People with delicate skin tans better in the evenings.
- During the rest in the diet, you need to include tomatoes, carrots, oranges - products that contribute to the production of melanin .