Sunday 26 November 2017

Tips 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.

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 get home, take a shower immediately. Remember that hot water dries skin out, and use as cold water as you can. The ice can be helpful for easing pain, swelling and itchiness as well. Don't rub the skin with a towel, just leave it to dry on the air. After that, apply aloe vera containing moisturizer. If you have blisters, it means your sunburns are more serious, and you can additionally protect these areas.

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.

Take a pain killer or a simple aspirin to ease the pain and reduce the swelling. Wear some comfortable clothes and stay out from the sun. Drink as much water as you can, but avoid drinking any other liquids, except maybe freshly squeezed juice. Any alcohol is strictly forbidden because it will certainly make things worst.

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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