Sunburn
noun
A painful redness on the skin caused by too much exposure to the sun.
After a whole day at the beach, I got a harsh sunburn.
Often appears as...
- severe sunburn
- sunburn protection
verb
To get a painful redness on the skin by being in the sun for too long.
If you don't apply sunscreen, you might sunburn easily.
Often appears as...
- sunburn easily
- sunburn quickly
noun
A painful redness on the skin caused by too much exposure to the sun.
After a whole day at the beach, I got a harsh sunburn.
Often appears as...
- severe sunburn
- sunburn protection
verb
To get a painful redness on the skin by being in the sun for too long.
If you don't apply sunscreen, you might sunburn easily.
Often appears as...
- sunburn easily
- sunburn quickly
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Pro Tip 1/3Physically Painful
Sunburn signifies actual skin pain, unlike 'tan' which implies a color change without pain.
She couldn't wear her backpack because her sunburn was so painful.
Pro Tip 2/3Avoid Understatement
Describe severe skin damage as 'sunburn' to convey seriousness rather than just sun exposure.
He underestimated the sun's strength and ended up with a severe sunburn.
Pro Tip 3/3Unexpected Outcome
Use 'sunburn' to indicate an unintended consequence of being outdoors despite sunny weather.
The picnic was lovely, but I came home with an unexpected sunburn.
Pro Tip 1/3Physically Painful
Sunburn signifies actual skin pain, unlike 'tan' which implies a color change without pain.
She couldn't wear her backpack because her sunburn was so painful.
Pro Tip 2/3Avoid Understatement
Describe severe skin damage as 'sunburn' to convey seriousness rather than just sun exposure.
He underestimated the sun's strength and ended up with a severe sunburn.
Pro Tip 3/3Unexpected Outcome
Use 'sunburn' to indicate an unintended consequence of being outdoors despite sunny weather.
The picnic was lovely, but I came home with an unexpected sunburn.
Pro Tip 1/3Physically Painful
Sunburn signifies actual skin pain, unlike 'tan' which implies a color change without pain.
She couldn't wear her backpack because her sunburn was so painful.
Pro Tip 2/3Avoid Understatement
Describe severe skin damage as 'sunburn' to convey seriousness rather than just sun exposure.
He underestimated the sun's strength and ended up with a severe sunburn.
Pro Tip 3/3Unexpected Outcome
Use 'sunburn' to indicate an unintended consequence of being outdoors despite sunny weather.
The picnic was lovely, but I came home with an unexpected sunburn.
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Why do we have to wear...
because their ability to absorb the Sun diminishes. Generally, these are more transparent when rubbed on the skin, but some people develop allergric reactions to some of the chemicals. Regardless of the type of sunscreen, all are subjected to testing to determine their sunburn protection factor,
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5 skin health myths to...
and we get a tan. This process is actually our skin's way of showing it's been damaged, and protecting itself from more. So by wearing sunscreen with an SPF of 30, even when it’s cloudy, you’re protecting yourself from sunburn, early aging and skin cancer. Just choose one that's broad spectrum.
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Into the Ocean PIPE...
to rehabilitate the manatees that are in need of help even releasing this healthy manatee back to its natural home today this was a great adventure this is awesome and i did not get a sunburn on my neck next we're off to baltimore's inner harbor to meet an innovative googly-eyed
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The science of skin -...
where they help shield the large surface area of your head from physical damage and sunburn. When you're cold, tiny muscles called arrector pilli cause hair to stand upright across the body. That’s the phenomenon known as goosebumps and it traps body heat close to your skin.
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Creating a Bio-Industrial...
come together for as long as the products needed and then when it's not needed you put it in an enzyme bath shine UV light again they come apart life's chemistry czar unzip all this is based on what happens in your body when you get a sunburn and then an enzyme
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Could a tattoo help you...
What human limitations could we overcome? Well, here's one one of our weaknesses as humans is that we can't see ultraviolet, or UV, light. That's the high-energy part of sunlight that causes sunburn and increases our risk of skin cancer.
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Which sunscreen should...
might make you consider reaching for that bottle of lotion instead. Opt for a sunscreen with an SPF of at least 15, although 30 is better. SPF is a nonlinear scale of how much UVB radiation is needed to give protected skin a sunburn.
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What makes tattoos...
Initially, ink is deposited into the epidermis as well, but as the skin heals, the damaged epidermal cells are shed and replaced by new, dye-free cells with the topmost layer peeling off like a heeling sunburn.
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Psychedelic Science PIPE...
Thank you very much. I agree, it looks pretty amazing. But I have to tell you a funny story. I got an indoor sunburn doing this while shooting in Los Angeles.
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See How Cracked Skin...
Their fractured skin also helps to keep mud and dust from sliding off. Like an all-natural sunblock, helping to protect elephants from sunburn and parasites.
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Why do we have to wear...
because their ability to absorb the Sun diminishes. Generally, these are more transparent when rubbed on the skin, but some people develop allergric reactions to some of the chemicals. Regardless of the type of sunscreen, all are subjected to testing to determine their sunburn protection factor,
Video examples
5 skin health myths to...
and we get a tan. This process is actually our skin's way of showing it's been damaged, and protecting itself from more. So by wearing sunscreen with an SPF of 30, even when it’s cloudy, you’re protecting yourself from sunburn, early aging and skin cancer. Just choose one that's broad spectrum.
Video examples
Into the Ocean PIPE...
to rehabilitate the manatees that are in need of help even releasing this healthy manatee back to its natural home today this was a great adventure this is awesome and i did not get a sunburn on my neck next we're off to baltimore's inner harbor to meet an innovative googly-eyed
Video examples
The science of skin -...
where they help shield the large surface area of your head from physical damage and sunburn. When you're cold, tiny muscles called arrector pilli cause hair to stand upright across the body. That’s the phenomenon known as goosebumps and it traps body heat close to your skin.
Video examples
Creating a Bio-Industrial...
come together for as long as the products needed and then when it's not needed you put it in an enzyme bath shine UV light again they come apart life's chemistry czar unzip all this is based on what happens in your body when you get a sunburn and then an enzyme
Video examples
Could a tattoo help you...
What human limitations could we overcome? Well, here's one one of our weaknesses as humans is that we can't see ultraviolet, or UV, light. That's the high-energy part of sunlight that causes sunburn and increases our risk of skin cancer.
Video examples
Which sunscreen should...
might make you consider reaching for that bottle of lotion instead. Opt for a sunscreen with an SPF of at least 15, although 30 is better. SPF is a nonlinear scale of how much UVB radiation is needed to give protected skin a sunburn.
Video examples
What makes tattoos...
Initially, ink is deposited into the epidermis as well, but as the skin heals, the damaged epidermal cells are shed and replaced by new, dye-free cells with the topmost layer peeling off like a heeling sunburn.
Video examples
Psychedelic Science PIPE...
Thank you very much. I agree, it looks pretty amazing. But I have to tell you a funny story. I got an indoor sunburn doing this while shooting in Los Angeles.
Video examples
See How Cracked Skin...
Their fractured skin also helps to keep mud and dust from sliding off. Like an all-natural sunblock, helping to protect elephants from sunburn and parasites.
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Claudia Winkleman
English Entertainer
I love skiing. What on earth have I been doing on a beach all this time? I mean, that's for morons - you can get sunburn and really damage yourself.
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Vera Lynn
British Musician
Seeing photographs of my dad, Bert, on the beach with a knotted handkerchief on his head to avoid getting sunburn still brings a smile to my face.
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Claudia Winkleman
English Entertainer
I love skiing. What on earth have I been doing on a beach all this time? I mean, that's for morons - you can get sunburn and really damage yourself.
Quote examples
Vera Lynn
British Musician
Seeing photographs of my dad, Bert, on the beach with a knotted handkerchief on his head to avoid getting sunburn still brings a smile to my face.
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