Does CBD Help Sunburn?

It’s not uncommon for many of us not to take enough precautions to protect our skin. While taking some time to apply and reapply sunscreen, despite these precautions, they sometimes still suffer from tortuous sunburns.

Aloe is commonly used around the world to correct the effects of sunburn, but this article will examine whether or not cannabidiol (CBD) products are a good option for treating sunburn.

Many of us, regardless of skin tone or age, have experienced skin inflammation and redness after being outside for too long. Luckily, sunburn has several natural remedies, each of which takes a certain amount of time to produce results.

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A breakdown of how sunburn works

The sun emits ultraviolet (UV) rays and skin can only tolerate a limited number of UV rays. When this limit is reached, these rays begin to create or trigger an inflammatory response in the body. Some compare this inflammation to scalding yourself with something hot.

There are two types of UV rays: UVA and UVB. The first has a longer wavelength and can cause very intense damage such as aging and cancerous growth, while the second has a shorter wavelength and is responsible for sunburn.

Luckily, our skin can handle passive sunburn flares and, with the right products, can repair damaged cells. Care must be taken not to expose the skin to more damage than it can tolerate.

The immune system and sunburn

Depending on the degree of damage, a sunburn can be divided into first or second degree burns. Medical professionals claim that sunburn alone cannot cause third-degree burns.

Sunburn can only damage the outer and lower layers of the skin; that is the epidermis and dermis.

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The immune system immediately works to correct the damage done once the skin is no longer exposed to these harmful rays. Several symptoms are noticed a few hours after exposure.

Some of these symptoms include;

• redness
• Pains
• nausea
• Cold
• exfoliation of the skin
• Fever
• Weakness
• Passes out
• Low blood pressure

Patients often state that they can spend several hours in the sun without feeling anything, only to come home and experience these symptoms.

CBD and sunburn

Studies have shown that CBD has anti-inflammatory effects. It has been used to treat conditions such as muscle pain associated with rheumatoid arthritis and neuropathic pain. It has also proven useful in patients with psoriasis and acne.

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For this reason, researchers consider CBD to be a good option for sunburn prevention or aftercare.

Board-certified dermatologist and brand ambassador for Medterra CBD, Dr. Jeanette Jacknin, claims that CBD has high potential to heal skin from sun damage. She based her claims on studies showing CBD’s hearing effects on wounds.

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Although more research is needed, it has been suggested that CBD can be mixed into existing sunburn precautions like sunscreen.

Accordingly, CBD compounds have been extracted and incorporated into lotions for their magical anti-inflammatory effects.

CBD lotion

Preclinical research is currently being conducted to study the effects of CBD not only on sunburn but also on other dermatological inflammatory diseases. However, science has established that our skin is a complex ecosystem that is modulated in part by the existing endocannabinoid system.

Yes! You have cannabinoid receptors scattered throughout your skin that react with CBD in a unique way.

The CBD compound can affect how the user feels and thinks, minimizing the symptoms experienced by the user.

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Most of these benefits are not yet clearly defined, but some benefits that have justified their use as a key ingredient in skin care lotions are:

1. Inability to get the user high.
2. Very low toxicity.
3. Can soothe irritated skin.
4. Reduce the rate of skin aging.
5. Works well with other ingredients.
6. Promotes a balanced immune response.

Using CBD products for sunburn

Topical creams and lotions infused with CBD compounds are effective for localized effects. These lotions are applied directly to the affected areas and the results can be observed a few hours after application.

First-time users are always advised to apply a very small amount to unaffected areas of skin to observe reactions. In addition to CBD lotions, CBD tinctures, capsules, vapes, and oils can be taken.

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Taking CBD orally can help combat the psychological effects of sunburn, especially when the physical symptoms have been successfully managed.

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The lack of toxicity in CBD compounds makes it easy to experiment with different approaches and choose the best method of use. For example, the method that works best for you may be applying CBD cream directly and consuming a few drops of CBD oil under your tongue.

You can’t know until you try.

Is CBD the Best Way to Treat Sunburn?

Every person has a different genetic makeup, and the amount of sunburn that can irreparably damage your skin cells may be different from mine. Therefore, prevention is the best way to treat sunburn.

When choosing a sunscreen, whether or not it contains CBD, try to check the ingredients used and try to choose one with broad spectrum protection that is capable of protecting against both types of UV rays.

Remember, the sun doesn’t have to be that strong for your skin to burn; Most UV rays can penetrate the clouds and reach you quickly!

Basic care for sunburn includes:

• Keep skin hydrated
• Stay in a cool place
• Reduce products of inflammation
• drinking water

Finally

If you’ve tried everything and symptoms persist, contact your doctor as soon as possible.

With more research, the viable therapeutic benefits of CBD in relation to sunburn will be discovered and used to create better lotions for quick relief for patients.

This article originally appeared on Cannabis.net and has been republished with permission.