sunburning

Reddening from rays

Sunburning is the process of skin becoming damaged by overexposure to ultraviolet radiation from the sun.

The term covers both the active process and the resulting condition: I'm sunburning already and we just got here.

Skin reddens, becomes painful, and may later peel.

damage

redness

Crimson-hued state

soreness · tenderness · burning · stinging · irritation · sensitivity · swelling · rawness · smarting · throbbing

exposure

beach

Sandy waterside margin

outdoor · poolside · tropical · vacation · reflective · water reflection · high altitude · equator · fair skin · melanin

recovery

aloe

Medicinal gel plant

cooling · soothing · aftercare · healing · cream · oatmeal bath · cold compress · ibuprofen · rest · aloe vera

radiation

ultraviolet

Wavelengths shorter than violet

  • UVInvisible solar radiation
  • solarOf the star
  • UVALong-wave ultraviolet

UVB · photons · electromagnetic · ozone · atmosphere · UV index · spectrum · wavelength · photodamage · photoaging

prevention

SPF

Ultraviolet defense measure

coverup · zinc oxide · reapplication · UVA · UVB · protection · clothing · sunglasses · parasol · avoidance

Opposites
skin damage vs. skin protection

sunburningsun protection

Shielding from UV rays

applying sunscreen · shielding · covering up · moisturizing · healing

skin darkening outcome

sunburningtanning

Curing hides or bronzing

bronzing · browning · sun-kissed

temperature/exposure state

sunburningfrostbite

Freezing of body tissue

freezing · frostbiting · chilling · hypothermia · windburn

Family

sun, burn, sunlight, sunshine, sundown, sunburn, sunburned, sunlit, sunup

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