Learn How To Heal Sunburn

By David Martin


Sunburns may be painful, itchy and also quite dangerous, and prevention is the best remedy, of course. It doesn't matter what color shade your skin has, you need to protect if from direct sun, using high sun block creams. If you still manage to get sunburns, here are some tips that might help you feeling more comfortable. So, learn how to heal sunburn.

When you notice your skin is getting red, it's time to get out from the sun. When you can, immediately take a cold shower, or at least rinse the skin with fresh water. Apply another layer of your sunscreen product and find a shade. Wear protective clothes and a hat. In fact, having a hat on the beach is always a good idea. It protects your face and shoulders and it looks cool.

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 could also take ibuprofen or an aspirin, to reduce the swelling and to ease your discomfort and pain. You should drink water and natural juices, but water is better. Don't ever drink alcohol when you have sunburns. It will dehydrate skin additionally, and it doesn't work very well combined with various pain killers.

If you don't have blisters, you may want to try this old medicine for sun damaged skin. Apply fresh, cold yogurt on clean skin and leave it there for some time. Rinse with cold water. You can also use sour cream, slices of cucumber, or even tomato slices, just to cool and refresh the affected area. Never rub the skin, simply rinse it and let it dry on the air.

Pure almond oil is also very good when it comes to repairing of damaged skin. Apply a small amount on the skin immediately after taking a shower, without wiping it first. Wear comfortable clothes and take aspirins every once in a while. If you have a good quality olive oil, preferably home made, it might also speed up the recovery.

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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