If something is true that without sun there is no life. It is something like how plants benefit from the sun's rays, the human organism takes advantage of them to renew, enrich itself and optimize its functioning. As not everything is good, you have to learn to take care of yourself and in this way, obtain only profits from the star king.
Caution is what is really recommended in terms of exposure to sunlight. About 15 minutes a day at the right time (the best is before 11 in the morning and after 3 in the afternoon, because the sun falls obliquely) are enough for the body to optimally benefit from the caresses of the star. solar. Exposing yourself for longer than indicated can have serious consequences, if the necessary measures are not taken.
The good part
The virtues of sunbathing are numerous. Doing it responsibly means free health, as its positive effects even include activations of the immune system and the reduction of depression.
Strong bones.
The sun's rays stimulate the production of vitamin D, necessary for the strengthening of bones and therefore reduce the chances of suffering from osteoporosis.
Greater defense.
White blood cells increase in number after exposure to the sun, because it activates the immune system.
Healthy skin
Acne can be alleviated with sunbathing. The skin will begin to eliminate excess fat later, it is immersed in a process of author renewal in the medium term.
Goodbye cholesterol
UV rays appear to accelerate cholesterol metabolism and prevent it from accumulating in the circulatory system.
Sexual appetite
This also increases thanks to the sun, because it stimulates the production of sex hormones.
Enviable tan.
The secret is in daily and brief exposures that favor the production of melanin in small quantities. That's the recipe for a long-lasting, beautiful tan.
No depression.
Mood is also positively affected. By increasing the production of serotonin, depression and stress decrease.
Stable pressure
Vasodilation due to sun exposure increases blood circulation and lowers blood pressure.
Fight against diseases.
Some studies show that the incidence of the sun could be related to a decrease in the chances of developing breast and colon cancer, and multiple sclerosis. The causes are not known, but scientists have considered that the secret could be in the stimulation of the production of vitamin D.
But there is always a bad and ugly part of all this
In addition to burns, prolonged and unprotected exposure to the sun's rays could cause malignant lesions on the skin. Hence the importance of using sunscreens, and of respecting the appropriate hours, especially in times of damage to the ozone layer, since they are the main weapons to defend against a possible attack of skin cancer, a consequence of the taking from the sun's rays without caution.
I think it is beneficial to enjoy the sunshine when we can. Here in the UK we don't see it too often, it rains a lot here. Yes it can boost levels of vitamin D and lift our mood too. Too much sunshine is of course not good and getting sunburnt can be painful indeed as you say.