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Here Comes The Sun(burn)
Here Comes the SUN
(burn)
STORY BY TIERA N. WRIGHT PHOTOS ISTOCK
In the immortal (well, seasonal) words of DJ Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince (too soon?), it’s “time to sit back and unwind,” because it’s summertime. As temperatures rise, the great outdoors, namely the beach, is calling. But don’t let the blissful songs of summer fool you. Sure in the moment, walking on sunshine sounds magical; but if you’re not careful, forgot or don’t apply sunscreen, the result is a sunburn, and that doesn’t feel good.
Most people, at least once in their life, has experienced a sunburn or two; but if I may get technical for a moment, sunburns, as defined by Merriam-Webster.com is an “inflammation of the skin caused by overexposure to ultraviolet radiation, especially from sunlight.” As a result, sunburns are a common occurrence in the summer ushering in a variety of symptoms ranging in severity. Symptoms can include peeling, blisters, feelings of nausea, and fever, as well as its signature (and highly visible) look— red skin, which can be itchy, painful, and/or warm/hot to the touch.
Treatment for sunburns usually consist of cooling agents such as ice packs or cold baths/showers, as well as moisturizers, and the sunburn staple aloe vera. But these days aloe vera isn’t the only plant-based option available for those who have sunburns. Cannabis has continued to be infused into everyday life, and as the industry continues to grow and evolve there’s no telling what’s its uses will be in the future. While some studies have shown, cannabis does have medicinal purposes and is sometimes used to reduce anxiety, help with appetite loss, and as a pain reliever; very little has been done to prove or disprove its effectiveness on sunburns. Furthermore, area dispensaries do sell CBD infused topicals such as lotions, creams and salves that are considered a great relief for post workout muscle aches and soreness.
Although in its preliminary stages, according to Max Sargent in the Royal Queen Seeds blog, “Does CBD Help with Sunburn?”, there are preclinical studies, “looking into the effects of cannabinoids like CBD on dermatological inflammatory diseases.” Explains Sargent, “For example, researchers are determining if CBD impacts our skin’s immune response, or if it has the ability to fend off detrimental bacteria—im-
portant factors considering the skin is our first line of defense against foreign bodies.” Another mark in the pro column are the many forms of ingestion (smoking, vaping, oral ingestion, and topical application), that cannabis, and by extension CBD can be consumed. Noted Sargent, “CBD’s lack of toxicity also means you can experiment with multiple approaches to see what works for you.”
While common, we all know sunburns are not the inevitable outcome for a day at the beach and prevention and protection is key. So for those who enjoy taking in some much-needed Vitamin D, sunscreen is an imperative must have. Whether you prefer spray-on sunscreens or creams, we’re all aware of the buzzwords (SPF 30 or higher, water resistant, broad-spectrum) each product must have to help protection us from the sun. And with that in mind, some are now adding CBD to that list (are you surprised?). “CBD sunscreen is a fusion of traditional sunscreen with nutrient-rich CBD oil,” said Dylan Baker
in the WayOfLeaf.com article, “The Best CBD Sunscreen [That Actually Works]”. “The main benefit of choosing a CBD-infused sunscreen is that you’re applying two different products to your body at the same time. While the SPF factor is working to protect skin cells against harmful UV damage, the CBD component is working to ease inflammation, thereby improving overall skin health.”
Considering the expanding list of CBD products, and the cannabis industry’s growth in general, utilizing CBD as a preventative measure or even soothing sunburns is a natural extension of its applications. From CBD oils, salves and creams to gummies and infused meals, the future of CBD is looking bright, and this time we can all get a nice tan from it.
Sources: https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sunburn https://www.royalqueenseeds.com/blog-can-cbd-be-used-to-treat-a-sunburn-n1092 https://wayofleaf.com/cbd/ailments/cbd-sunscreen Now doing telehealth evaluations!
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