{"id":8496,"date":"2022-05-01T13:50:36","date_gmt":"2022-05-01T12:50:36","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/norwayomega.ae\/en\/?p=8496"},"modified":"2022-05-12T14:29:10","modified_gmt":"2022-05-12T13:29:10","slug":"sunburn-how-omega3-protects-your-skin","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/norwayomega.ae\/en\/blog\/sunburn-how-omega3-protects-your-skin\/","title":{"rendered":"What is sunburn and how Omega-3 may help to protect your skin"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Content<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong><a href=\"#faq\">FAQ About Sunburn<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong><a href=\"#how\">How Omega-3 May Protect Your Skin<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong><a href=\"#ben\">Other Benefits of Omega-3 for Your Skin<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong><a href=\"#conc\">Conclusion<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Summer is coming and so are long days at the park or even a holiday at the beach. And while it is lovely to lie in the sun and load up some Vitamin D and much needed warmth, the dangers of sunburns should not be forgotten about!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In this article we will talk about what a sunburn even is and how your diet could help you protect your skin from within.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><b><a id=\"faq\"><\/a>What is sunburn?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You\u2019ve been out in the sun for too long, your skin is red, itchy and sore. A classic sunburn! But what actually is a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/conditions\/sunburn\/\"><b>sunburn<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, how can we prevent it and what are its long-term consequences?<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><b>How bad can it be, it\u2019s just a sunburn?\u00a0<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A sunburn is an inflammatory reaction to an overexposure to the sun and its UVA and UVB rays or UVR (ultraviolet radiation). It usually goes away after a few days and your skin can peel off by itself and you can easily treat it at home. But nevertheless, a sunburn causes damage to the outermost layer of your skin, which can lead to more permanent damage in the long run especially if you repeatedly get strong sunburns.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">According to the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.skincancer.org\/risk-factors\/sunburn\/\"><b>Skin Cancer Foundation<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, prolonged unprotected exposure to the sun can cause permanent cellular damage that can potentially lead to cancer. Even one blistering sunburn in your childhood and youth can already permanently increase your risk of developing melanomas, which are a form of skin cancer. Another, less fatal long-term consequences of repeated overexposure to the sun are accelerated skin ageing for example.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/norwayomega.ae\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/omega-3-protect-skin.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-8495 aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/norwayomega.ae\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/omega-3-protect-skin-300x199.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"491\" height=\"326\" srcset=\"https:\/\/norwayomega.ae\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/omega-3-protect-skin-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/norwayomega.ae\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/omega-3-protect-skin-1024x679.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/norwayomega.ae\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/omega-3-protect-skin-768x509.jpg 768w, https:\/\/norwayomega.ae\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/omega-3-protect-skin-510x338.jpg 510w, https:\/\/norwayomega.ae\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/omega-3-protect-skin.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 491px) 100vw, 491px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><b>But what if I just get a tan?\u00a0<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whether we get pink or tanned in the sun mainly depends on a substance called Melanin, which is a pigment that gives our skin its color and acts as a natural protection against the sun by darkening our unprotected sun-exposed skin for example. People with less melanin are more prone to burn and the sun exposure can cause the skin cells to become red, painful and swollen: a sunburn!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The amount of melanin we produce is predetermined by our genetics but it is very important to know<\/span><b> that anyone, no matter the colour of their skin, can get a sunburn!\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But either way, long exposure to the sun can lead to cellular damage in your skin, no matter if you tan or burn! This cellular damage could then potentially evolve into skin cancer later in life, so sun-protection is paramount for anyone who is spending time outside. (And remember, that even on an overcast day, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.skincancer.org\/risk-factors\/sunburn\/\"><b>80 % of UV rays still pass through the clouds<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">!)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So now that we know why it is so important to avoid a sunburn, what can we do to protect our skin against it?<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b><a id=\"how\"><\/a>How Omega &#8211; 3 fatty acids may help increase sunburn protection<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are a lot of ways to protect your skin from the sun and some of the most important ones are<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wear protective clothing<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Regularly apply sunscreen<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Avoid direct sun exposure during midday<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But what about protecting our skin from within? Can what we eat help protect our skin for longer?\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><b>Topical protection vs internal protection from UV radiation<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The most common way to protect your skin from UV radiation is applying sunscreen. These so-called topical sunscreens protect your skin by scattering, absorbing or reflecting the radiation from the sun. But because it is often not applied as generously or evenly as the manufacturers suggest, the predicted \u201dprotection factor\u201d is not achieved in reality. Additionally, most people get most of their exposure to the sun during their daily activities, and not on their one yearly holiday where they actually wear sunscreen!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4><b>How your diet can impact your skin\u2019s resistance to sunburn<\/b><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So is there a way to help our skin from within? There is more and more research saying that yes, our diet can influence our resistance to sunburn!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Certain nutrients may provide a lower level of protection than sunscreen, but it still adds up to our protection and it provides a constant protection, even if we forget to put on sunscreen for example.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">According to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/21569104\/\"><b>research<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, omega-3 fatty acids are promising candidates for macronutrients that can improve the photoprotection of our skin through a range of mechanisms. This area of research that is looking into the use of bioactive nutrients to improve skin health is relatively new, but it has already identified omega-3 fatty acids such as EPA and DHA as potential agents for maintaining skin health and even treating certain disorders linked to sun exposure.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/norwayomega.ae\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/omega-3-and-sunburn.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-8494 aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/norwayomega.ae\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/omega-3-and-sunburn-300x234.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"469\" height=\"366\" srcset=\"https:\/\/norwayomega.ae\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/omega-3-and-sunburn-300x234.jpg 300w, https:\/\/norwayomega.ae\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/omega-3-and-sunburn-1024x798.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/norwayomega.ae\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/omega-3-and-sunburn-768x598.jpg 768w, https:\/\/norwayomega.ae\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/omega-3-and-sunburn-510x397.jpg 510w, https:\/\/norwayomega.ae\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/omega-3-and-sunburn.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 469px) 100vw, 469px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><b>Omega-3 and sunburn<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Omega-3 fatty acids, especially EPA, are reported to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/12771037\/\"><b>improve protection of the skin <\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">to acute inflammation caused by the exposure to sunlight (=sunburn). This might be because of the anti-inflammatory properties of EPA, but the exact mechanisms of this enhanced protection are still unknown. But studies have shown that supplementing with fish oil could potentially reduce the sensitivity of our skin to UV rays and that therefore, omega-3 fatty acids appear to have some photoprotective effects.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4><b>Other damages caused by UV radiation: photoageing and photosensitivity disorders and skin cancer<\/b><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Other benefits of EPA reportedly are the<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/21569104\/\"><b> reduction of UVR induced inflammation<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, which in turn can decrease\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">the indicators of photoageing (deep wrinkles, reduced skin elasticity and uneven pigmentation)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">certain photosensitivity disorders (could increase the UVR threshold for provocation of photosensitivity disorders)\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This may happen through a range of biological mechanisms such as the alteration of membrane fluidity in our skin cells, the modification of signaling molecules across our skin cells and even the modulation of oxidative stress caused by free radicals that are linked to the sun\u2019s UV rays.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Because of this increased protection, research has even found that there might be a<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/12771037\/\"><b> protection of dietary EPA against acute UVR-induced genotoxicity<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, which in layman\u2019s terms means: that it might reduce the risk of skin cancer in humans.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/norwayomega.ae\/shop\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-8516\" src=\"http:\/\/norwayomega.ae\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/shop_now_omega3-510x282-2-300x166-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"405\" height=\"224\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><b><a id=\"ben\"><\/a>Other benefits for your skin: acne and hydration<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Because omega-3 fatty acids are important components of our skin membrane, they can also influence the appearance of our skin.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4><b>Moisturized from within<\/b><\/h4>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The fatty acids EPA and DHA<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/beauty\/features\/want-healthy-skin-feed-well#1\"><b> help to retain water in the skin cells<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, which makes our skin look plump and well moisturized. This also leads to fewer wrinkles and a more even skin appearance.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4><b>Acne and other skin conditions<\/b><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Many skin conditions like acne, are now believed to be closely related to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC3780801\/\"><b>inflammations<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, which is why omega-3 fatty acids might be able to play a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthline.com\/nutrition\/omega-3-benefits-on-skin-and-hair\"><b>positive role in the treatment <\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">of these conditions thanks to their <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/norwayomega.com\/blog\/omega-3-the-natural-anti-inflammatory\/\"><b>strong anti-inflammatory properties<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Because EPA and DHA also appear to have an influence on the skin\u2019s oil production, they might additionally be able to minimize breakouts and other skin impurities.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><b><a id=\"conc\"><\/a>Conclusion<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now that we know why it is so important to avoid sunburns, let\u2019s make sure to\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">stay out of the midday sun<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">always wear protective clothing\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">apply sunscreen (even when you\u2019re not on holidays!).<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Additionally, there are some nutrients like omega-3 supplements that can potentially support your skin in its resistance to the sun\u2019s UV radiation.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This means:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your skin may be less prone to photoageing<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It might delay the symptoms of photosensitivity disorders<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It may protect your from sunburns for longer in addition to your usual topical sunscreen and protection<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Omega-3 fatty acids can be found in fish oil or krill oil supplements, which are some of the best researched food supplements on the market.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you want to find out more about our products, check out our <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/norwayomega.com\/blog\"><b>blog <\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">or browse our <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/norwayomega.com\/shop\/\"><b>online store<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, where you can find anything from a one-off dose to a regular subscription of high-quality omega-3 fatty acid supplements.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Content FAQ About Sunburn How Omega-3 May Protect Your Skin Other Benefits of Omega-3 for Your Skin Conclusion Summer is coming and so are long days at the park or even a holiday at the beach. 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