Sunburns are so painful. They literally feel like your skin is about to catch on fire. It just sucks…
However, there are 15 simple ways to treat a sunburn.
These 15 simple ways are essential to fast, immediate, and affective sunburn treatment.
Now whenever your skin is exposed to the sun for a prolonged period of time and it because damaged and ultimately sunburned, you now have over 15 proven methods, including home remedies, to help you treat a sunburn quickly and effectively.
Enjoy!
15 Essential Ways to Effective Sunburn Treatment
1.Take a pain reliever such as ibuprofen and aspirin. These can help reduce the inflammation around your sunburn and even reduce pain.
2. Apply aloe vera to the sunburn. Once applied, aloe vera has a rapid cooling effect, and forms a protective layer over the sunburn, thus reducing the risk of infection. Continue to reapply if necessary.
3. Cover the sunburnt area with a cold moistened towel. Apply to skin for at least 25 minutes. Repeat if needed.
4. Take a cold shower. Using hot water will irritate your skin even more and even cause your skin to become drier. When you have a sunburn, you need to keep your skin hydrated. Cold water will help your skin retain moisture.
5. If skin becomes inflamed, apply cortisone cream to the affected area on the skin. Cortisone, which contains a small amount of steroids, will reduce any inflammation due to sunburn. Not for children!
6. Drink a ton of water. Hydrate. Hydrate. Hydrate. Whenever you skin is sun damaged, you will need to drink as much water as possible to keep your skin hydrated. At 8 glasses a day, 8 ounces a glass, you’ll be on your way to effective hydration and ultimately, effective sunburn treatment.
7. Wear a hat or stay in the shade. Hiding from the sun is very important when you are recovering from sun damaged skin.
8. If you have a blister as a result to the sunburn, apply aloe vera. Do not pop unless it is very large.
9. Whenever you are trying to treat a sunburn, be sure to wear loose fitting clothes. Doing this will reduce any irritation your clothes may cause on your sunburn.
10. When going outside into direct sun contact, apply SPF 45 to skin. When your skin is still sunburnt, it is important to keep your skin protected at all times. Using SPF 45 or sunscreen is a good way to do this.
11. Apply a moisturizer or lotion to the skin. Whenever you are trying to moisturize or hydrate your skin after a sun burn, be sure to apply lotion to your body including the sunburned area. Sunscreen can also be a good moisturizer.
12. See a doctor if you are experiencing pain, swelling dizziness, blister, nausea, chills, or a fever. Serious issues may be arising.
13. If after a cold shower, skin begins to peel naturally, peel it.
14. Don’t touch the sunburned area. Touching your sunburn will increase irritation and possibly even worsen it.
15. Consider using home remedies for sunburn treatment. These at home remedies can possibly help you treat a sunburn. However, these are not verified through research.