Get tips and tricks from Joel Schlessinger MD about how to deal with sun exposure and sunburn this summer.

1. Joel Schlessinger, MD
Sun Exposure
and Sunburn
Care
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2. Melanin, which occurs naturally, is
what gives skin its color. When
skin is exposed to UV rays, the
body produces more melanin to
protect against damage. This
production causes skin to darken
and turn red. Remember, whether
your skin darkens or burns, there
is no such thing as a safe tan.
Sunburn and Melanin
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3. It is a common misconception
that individuals with darker skin
tones are not susceptible to sun
damage however, everyone
needs to worry about UV
damage. Whether your skin tans
or burns, both are signs of sun
damage.
Sunburn and Skin Tone
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4. Always wear a sun protection
product, especially when you
are exposed to the sun for
extended periods of time. Use
a product that has broad
spectrum protection and be
sure to reapply every couple
of hours.
Sunburn and Sun Protection
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5. Skin that is sunburned
appears pink or red and is
painful. Over-exposure to
the sun can also cause
headache, nausea and chills.
A few days after the sunburn
occurs, skin will begin to peel
and itch.
Symptoms of Sunburn
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6. To relieve pain, you may take
anti-inflammatory medications
such as ibuprofen. It is important
to stay hydrated and avoid sun
exposure immediately following
a sunburn. You can also apply
topical products that soothe and
calm the skin.
Treating Sunburn
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7. Before you burn, take
precautions to protect yourself.
To build up your skin’s resistance
to UV damage, take Heliocare
Sun Protection Pills daily. These
supplements protect your skin
from the inside out to reduce the
risk of sun damage.
Heliocare Sun Protection Pills
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8. The best way to prevent a
sunburn is by using a broad
spectrum sunscreen such as
EltaMD UV Physical Broad
Spectrum SPF 41 to protect the
complexion. Remember to
reapply every few hours.
EltaMD UV Physical Broad Spectrum SPF 41
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9. If you do burn, use LovelySkin
Aloe Vera Soothing Skin Relief Gel
to replenish the complexion and
FixMySkin Healing Body Balm
Unscented with 1%
Hydrocortisone to heal dry,
irritated skin.
LovelySkin Aloe Vera Soothing Skin
Relief Gel and FixMySkin Balm
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or visit http://www.LovelySkin.com/After Sun Care for more info or to purchase the product.

10. Dermalogica After Sun Repair
reduces redness, irritation and
pain after too much time in the
sun. This soothing balm also
helps repair the skin so it heals
faster.
Dermalogica After Sun Repair
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11. Formulated with natural soothing
cucumber, Peter Thomas Roth
Cucumber Gel Masque is ideal
for calming the complexion after
sun exposure. This mask hydrates
and conditions skin for relief
from itching and irritation.
Peter Thomas Roth Cucumber Gel
Masque
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12. Here’s how you can find out
more about Dr. Joel Schlessinger:
- Facebook http://www.facebook.com/drjoelschlessinger
- Twitter http://www.twitter.com/drschlessinger
- Blogs http://drjoelschlessinger.com/
http://drjoelschlessinger.wordpress.com/
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or visit http://www.LovelySkin.com/AfterSunCare for more info or to purchase the product.