Sun Exposure Darkening My Skin

(Pakistan)

i am 13 years old and my problem is that i am living in a country where temperature is really hot and this is affecting my skin badly and i do not know what to do?.UV rays are making me look darker and darker and i am afraid that using sun block in such a young age will make my skin irritate and will affect it many ways tell me what to do to make my skin fair and how to protect it from UV rays?

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Our reply

Hi, and thanks so much for your message. Yes, too much sun exposure can cause sun damage and other skin problems, and there are some safer and more natural ways to protect your skin from the sun.

First, depending on your culture and lifestyle, it may be possible to protect your skin from the sun with a scarf worn on your head, long sleeve clothing, or a wide brimmed hat.

Dressing to protect your skin will have many benefits in preventing sun damage, and when you are older you will find that you have fewer wrinkles and age spots.

Although some sunscreens contain irritating ingredients, there are more natural sunscreens that are less likely to cause skin irritation and that will not damage the skin. Please see our Sensitive Skin Sunscreen page for more information on the types of ingredients which are safer and less likely to cause skin problems.

One problem with the more natural sunscreens is that some look very white on the skin, so you may need to put on some natural mineral makeup to create a more natural look for your skin.

I hope these suggestions are helpful to you! Thank you very much for your question.