Did you forget to wear your sunscreen while spending a lot of time outdoors? Did you forget to wear your hat, extra clothing to protect your skin and sunglasses to protect your eyes? Are you now sunburned as a result? It's time to ease the pain and repair your skin! Take these helpful tips on board and you'll be on your way to being more comfortable.
Be Sure to Soothe your Skin
You will want to apply aloe vera gel to your skin. It will not only create a cooling and soothing sensation, but it will also help reduce the damage that is done to your skin. Aloe vera is a great healing substance, anti-inflammatory agent, and anti-bacterial agent, all of which will help treat your sunburn.
Always Loosen up
Do you find that your clothing is irritating your burn even more? Then wear loose fitting clothing so as to avoid irritating your skin further. Who would want tight clothes rubbing against a fresh burn? A floaty skirt or baggy tee will fall away from your body and give you some relief from the pain.
Be Sure to Not go back to the sun
Going back into the sun will simply intensify your burn. Try to stay inside or, at the very least, wear clothing that shields your skin from the sun. And very important, always, always wear your sunscreen.
Ibuprofen Will Help You
Plenty of people think ibuprofen is just for headaches, but it can relieve all kinds of pain. Take some if your burn is feeling especially uncomfortable. You will not only feel the difference, but you'll see a reduction in swelling that may accompany the burn.
Stay Hydrated
When you're sunburned, you are especially prone to dehydration. Make sure you drink plenty of water. Carry a water bottle around with you so you are able to rehydrate at any time.
Remember that Cool is key
Cooling your body is the key to pain relief. Take a cool bath or apply cool compresses to your skin. Avoid using ice, as it can traumatize the skin and worsen your situation. Adding oatmeal to your bath can help seal essential oils into your skin, while green tea in your bath can help prevent further damage to your skin.
Never forget that having even one major sunburn in your life increases your risk of skin cancer. Prevention is incredibly important when it comes to sunburns. Always wear sunscreen with an SPF of at least 15 and try to stay out of the sun during peak hours. For easy application, BU sunscreen sprays are light and easy to apply.
If you are exposed to the sun fairly often, make sure you regularly check your skin for new growths, along with changes in freckles or moles. If you notice any changes, be sure to consult your doctor right away.
