Yes, as of now, we are currently in the colder, winter months, quickly approaching spring. Before you know it, summer will be here and it will all be bathing suits and tan lines. For those of us who live in areas where the winters are cold, summer can’t get here soon enough.
For many of us, the warmer weather means spending much more time outdoors. Regardless if it is for work or personal time, being outside simply seems to be more relaxing. There’s a peace that comes with being outdoors when the weather is permitting.
For many of us, we become so happy with enjoying the summer months that we often forget about our own health and wellness. It’s during this time of year when we usually hear about heat exhaustion and dehydration. We get so wrapped up in the freedom of being outside without having to stay warm that we forget about several risks. While there’s plenty that can go wrong with the human body being outside in the sun, by far one of the most common effects is dealing with the dreaded sunburn.
I’ be the first to admit, normally, as soon as my sunburn has healed, I forget about using caution and am outside with skin fully exposed in the following days. For myself, there’s normally a pretty severe burn when summer first kicks off, and as long as I’m careful, my skin spends the rest of the summer months tanning. Sure, I’ll have to use some aloe vera from time to time, but for the most part, after the first one, there are very few sunburns during the summer.
However, this isn’t the same for everyone. I have plenty of friends who constantly tell me through the summer they wish their skin would tan as easily as my own. Yes, it’s nice to hear. But what if you are one of the many people who are constantly dealing with sunburn during the summer months? You’ve tried every sunscreen you can find and still end up with red skin by the end of the day.
The only thing you use more than sunscreen is anything you can find that will provide relief from the burn and itching of your skin before going to bed at night. While there are several products on the market that provide relief for a while, before, long, you have to use more and more of the cream or lotion. You’d be willing to try anything if you knew it could leave your skin healthy and relieve sunburn pain. I have a question for you. Have you ever considered using a CBD product?
By now, unless you live far away in a one-horse town somewhere without wifi, you’ve probably heard of people using CBD oil for one reason or another. Cannabidiol is commonly used to help with anxiety, epileptic seizures, getting better sleep, chronic fatigue syndrome, even simple issues such as snoring and acne can be treated by using CBD oil.
Because of the countless number of benefits, it has for our bodies, CBD is becoming more and more popular on a weekly basis. The compound is constantly becoming more sought after in places around the globe. It can be rubbed into the skin through a lotion or cream, drank with tea or coffee, taken in a capsule form, it can even now be smoked through the use of vaping products. Before we go any further, that brings up a point many people are confused about.
Yes, CBD is a compound that is extracted from a cannabis plant. Marijuana comes from the same plant. However, CBD products are not mind-altering substances. Regardless of the method, you use to take CBD or the quantity you are using, you are not going to get high.
Someone gets a buzz from the THC that is in marijuana. CBD is more like hemp. This is a common misconception that many people have in regards to using CBD oil. Now that we’re clear on that, let’s take a closer look at exactly what a sunburn is.
What exactly is a sunburn?
If you ask 100 people what a sunburn is, the majority of them will tell you it’s the result of being exposed to the sun for too long a period of time. While this is definitely true, it isn’t exactly very medically sound.
When the skin reacts to the sun’s ultraviolet rays, more often than not, you will be left with a sunburn. Just a heads up, the closer you live to the equator, the closer you are to the sun. Because of this, the sun’s UV rays will create a much more intense reaction to your skin in a shorter period of time. Our skin is damaged by these UV rays.
When inflammatory cells are sent from the body to areas of our skin that have been exposed to the sun for too long, the end result is a sunburn. The body will send these specific cells as an attempt to both guard and heal the skin, as well as let a person know they need to get out of the sun.
Because sunburn is a delayed response by our body, it is usually after being exposed to the sun that we realize our skin has been burned, not while it is taking place. The skin’s redness will reach its peak normally 12 to 24 hours after exposure to the sun. With a sunburn, it is not unusual to experience redness in the skin that will result in it peeling. Yes, there can be plenty of pain as far as a symptom of sunburn. Also, if the burn is severe enough, people can experience fever, chills, nausea, and even vomiting. In rare cases, people can even have lowered blood pressure and experiencing fainting due to intense sunburn. If this begins happening, you need to get to a hospital immediately.
Two different kinds of UV rays can reach the earth from the sun, both UVB and UVA. UVB rays have a shorter wavelength than UVA rays and are only able to superficially penetrate the skin. The penetration from UVA rays goes much deeper into the skin. While the UVA rays will contribute to an increased risk of the aging of the skin and even cancer, sunburns are caused by the sun’s UVB rays. You will want to make sure any sunscreen you are using has protection against both kinds of rays.
CBD oil to the rescue
If you find yourself with a nasty sunburn this summer that needs attention, try using CBD oil to soothe the pain. Regardless if you simply find yourself a little pink as the result of being in the sun a little too long, or you end up with an intense burn that needs to be addressed simply to feel comfortable in a tee-shirt, these properties may make a CBD product exactly what you’re looking for.
Natural healing process
There are currently plenty of people within the medical profession who recognize CBD oil as a serious help for any kind of burn. As well as healing sunburns, CBD oil is also great with first, second, and third-degree burns. Because it is a natural source as well as a process for healing, many consider CBD oil one of the best remedies for sunburn.
One thing you will not find in a CBD oil are chemicals that could end up being harmful. Creating even more damage to your skin. CBD can easily be applied either as a salve or oil to areas of your skin that have been burned. With a CBD product, you won’t be left with any nasty reactions to the product you are using. Because swelling is reduced naturally, there is no reason for a negative reaction to the product. Also, new skin cells will be produced, nourishing your skin.
CBD as antioxidants
There has been plenty of study and research completed showing that CBD products work as an antioxidant (1). Because of this, a CBD oil or salve can be extremely beneficial for a nasty sunburn. There are several free radicals your skin becomes exposed to while spending long periods in the sun. These radicals can be extremely damaging to your skin. They are harmful to your skin’s collagen. When this happens too much, your skin begins to look older and may even begin to wrinkle. By using a CBD product on a regular basis, you provide yourself with the opportunity to heal your skin from these radicals.
Anti-inflammatory properties
CBD products are quickly becoming more and more recognized for their anti-inflammatory properties. They are commonly used to provide relief from swollen joints, seizures, nausea, and several other issues that normally need medical attention. Arthritis is probably one of the most popular reasons for using a CBD product.
The anti-inflammatory properties used for these reasons are also beneficial when it comes to treating a sunburn (2). One of the effects you will notice the quickest is how CBD oil is able to take away the redness of the area. It will also help with fighting both stings and the pain that accompany a sunburn. The skin that has been inflamed and is now sensitive will heal much quicker if you’re using CBD oil. The burnt skin will also be comforted by the cooling effect of these products.
No side effects
Using CBD products is quickly becoming more and more popular. You hear of CBD being used in almost every area around the world. While these products are just recently being used to treat sunburns, if you live in an area where being in the sun can be an issue, people are quickly catching on to the benefits of using CBD for sunburn relief.
One of the reasons for this is there have yet to be any serious side effects from using the products reported. As we said before, you will not find any harsh chemicals being used in the products. There isn’t any additional harm done to your skin by using them. And, these products lead to healthier skin cells being produced and overall healthier skin.
Fast Healing
Also, one of the greatest benefits of using a CBD product for sunburns, the healing begins to take place instantly. Within just a few days, many people using a CBD product have reported their sunburn has been completely healed. In no time at all, their skin was as beautiful and well-nourished as ever. This isn’t something you can say about other lotions and creams used for sunburn.
If people all around the world are recovering quickly from sunburn with the use of CBD products, what exactly is stopping you from giving it a try?