Rabu, 22 November 2017

Tips How To Heal Sunburn

By David Martin


You need to protect your skin when it is exposed to direct sun light, and it really doesn't matter how tanned you already are. You can still get sunburned, and this is not only highly uncomfortable, but it can also be dangerous. If you need some advice about how to heal sunburn, here are some little tips that you might find useful.

You should apply your sunblock cream frequently, especially if you were swimming in the meantime. If you notice the redness on some areas, cool the skin rinsing it with fresh water or, when you can, take a cold shower. Immediately apply another layer of your sunblock cream and search for a shade. Wear a hat and some comfortable clothes. Wear the hat whenever you can, during summer months, your skin will appreciate it, and it looks great.

When you react timely, you will avoid greater damages. Even so, what's done is done. When you come home, the first thing you should do is to take a cold shower. If you have blisters, it means these are second degree burns, and they can be swollen and really painful. Lighter sunburns can also be painful and itchy, and really uncomfortable. In any case, you can take frequent showers and apply aloe vera moisturizers.

Natural skin products containing high percentages of Aloe Vera are the best for treating sun damaged skin. Nevertheless, make sure that there are no fragrances or chemical components such as benzocaine on the list of ingredients. Aloe vera is great for repairing, soothing and even cooling your skin, but other harmful ingredients is some products may cause itching or even allergies.

You may also consider taking aspirin or pain killers, preferably those containing ibuprofen. Ibuprofen eases pain, but also reduces swelling. Stay inside, drink fresh water and fresh fruit juices, with no alcohol. Alcohol might dehydrate your skin additionally, and, considering taking painkillers, it might not be a good idea to consume it in this situation.

For lighter sunburns, with no blisters, this natural remedy may bring instant relief. After taking a shower, simply apply fresh, cool yogurt or even sour cream on the area. It should stay there for several minutes, and, after that, simply rinse it off. Alternatively, slice fresh cucumbers and place them on red areas. Cucumber is really good for reducing swelling.

You could also apply good quality almond oil on damaged areas. It will speed up the process of recovery. The same effect has the olive oil, but it has to be perfectly pure. Do not apply cooling creams you might have, because they are too intensive for applying on sunburns, and you will cause more damage to the skin.

In the next few days, you should be on some light diet, avoiding heavy and spiced foods. It's important to eat fresh foods, preferably fruits and vegetables, as well as to take larger amounts of liquids, especially water. Fresh fruit and vegetable juices are also a good idea, and if you crave for snacks, have some nuts instead.




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