| | Common QuestionsMary Radford, RN | July 22, 2011 at 6:07 pm | Categories: Common Questions | URL: http://wp.me/pMnJi-pP |
Can the sun be addictive?
Yes! Some people actually have a real addiction to the pleasure of tanning. Studies show that the UV rays trigger the release of endorphins – morphine-like substances in the brain that block pain and heighten pleasure – resulting in a natural “high.” Just like smoking, this is a habit you will have to break if you want your skin to stand the test of time.
My children have had freckles their entire life but I heard that this is sun damage—is this true?
No one is born with freckles. While they might look cute, they aren’t so adorable when we understand they are a sign of skin injury in much the same way that an age spot is evidence of sun damage in an adult. Freckles are the body’s response to sun damage, an indicator that you need to slather on broad-spectrum sunscreen or risk significant damage that will appear later in life. From now on, be diligent with sunscreen.
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