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Why Does Too Much Sun Make the Skin "Ledrig"?

Summary by scinexx.de
People who spend a lot of time in the sun, such as beach lovers, farmers, construction workers or people who use a sunbed, often have a dark complexion and firm skin, which is almost scary-looking, a little reminiscent of leather. But how exactly does one lead to another? What does the UV radiation of sunlight do with our skin color and structure? Sun does us good in moderation. The ultraviolet (UV) radiation boosts the vitamin D production, inc…
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People who spend a lot of time in the sun, such as beach lovers, farmers, construction workers or people who use a sunbed, often have a dark complexion and firm skin, which is almost scary-looking, a little reminiscent of leather. But how exactly does one lead to another? What does the UV radiation of sunlight do with our skin color and structure? Sun does us good in moderation. The ultraviolet (UV) radiation boosts the vitamin D production, inc…

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scinexx.de broke the news in on Tuesday, July 1, 2025.
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