Here's what to do right after you get sunburned

2023-07-04 20:20:46 / JETË ALFA PRESS

Here's what to do right after you get sunburned

Sun damage is serious, as as you age, you may face health problems, such as skin cancer, as a result of tanning and sunburn. Here's what you need to do:

Take a fresh shower.

Frequent cool showers are a good way to help with the pain that accompanies sunburn. They also help reduce inflammation and reduce swelling and any blisters.

Take some anti-inflammatory medication.

Since sunburn causes skin inflammation, you can use medication to help reduce it

Use a gentle moisturizer.

A mild moisturizer like Aquaphor or Vaseline is also great for sunburns. Aloevera can be helpful, as long as it is an aloe gel that is not combined with many other ingredients such as benzocaine.

Try a cold compress.

Cold compresses can feel soothing on irritated, sunburned skin. To do this, simply put a wet, cold towel on the sunburn.

Drink water

There's a reason you're thirsty when you're sunburned. "One of the things the skin helps is retain water," the expert explained. And when you're sunburned, your skin isn't intact, so you lose some fluid. To combat this, make sure you stay hydrated by drinking plenty of water.

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