The best time for tanning is summer. Many of us dream of beautiful and tanned skin. But it is not always possible to achieve the desired result. Under the scorching rays of the sun, there is a high probability of getting burned. And then you will not enjoy the holiday.
The sandy beach, the bright sun, the sound of the surf, all together form a beautiful picture. But admiring this beauty, you can relax and doze off. This can happen to anyone. What should you do in such a situation? How to properly treat burnt skin?
Simple rules for exposure to the sun
Remember that the sun is very active between 12 and 16 noon, so it is best to be indoors during this time to avoid burns.
Wear special sunscreen before going outside, and apply it to your skin after every bath.
It is necessary to wipe the body after water procedures, as the remaining water droplets on the skin contribute to sunburn.
If you are taking any medications, then carefully read the side effects in the instructions, because many drugs increase your sensitivity to the sun.
How to relieve pain after sunburn
If your skin is sunburned, it is worth taking a pain reliever to prevent inflammation.
Special masks can be used to help relieve pain, relieve redness, reduce itching, and cool skin.
Masks for burnt skin
The area of the skin with a burn can be smeared with kefir and after a while rinsed with cool water.
You can treat damaged skin several times with a mixture of 2 tbsp. l. sour cream, 1 tbsp. l. vegetable oil and 1 yolk.
Green tea compress works well.
A mixture of aloe juice and tea infusion reduces pain and cools the skin. The cloth soaked with this mixture must be applied to the burn site.
4 tbsp brewed in 100 ml of boiling water will help relieve discomfort. l. oatmeal. This warm mass is applied to damaged skin and after 15 minutes washed off with cool water, and then lubricated with a moisturizer.
You can wipe the burn area with fresh potato juice.
If you have a sunburn, do not take a hot shower or use soap. Drink plenty of fluids to rehydrate and shorten sun exposure until the burn heals. Eat as many fruits as possible with vitamin C, it helps to repair damaged skin cells.
Protect your body from sunburn, as this causes premature aging of the skin.