What to do if the skin burned in the sun? Of course, an article on such topics is not very relevant in the fall, but, as they say, whoever is warned is armed. So, let's talk about various ways to help soothe skin inflammation caused by too active sun rays.
It’s best, of course, not to bring your skin to such a sad fate as
a sunburn. For this, one should not be under the sun during the period of its highest activity. This time is from about 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Before and after this time period, basking in the
sun should also not be long, usually for a beautiful tan a few sunbaths lasting about an hour are enough if your skin is not too white and thin. And, undoubtedly, one should not forget about the use of tanning and protection from solar radiation.
All these tips are good when timely. But then the unexpected happened - you fell asleep on the beach. What to do if burned in the sun? To begin with - go into the shade and provide the skin with a browned surface with access to cool air. But you should not go to an air conditioner or a fan once - instead of relief, you can get a cold, in addition to burned skin, because the body is hot at such moments. Just sit in the shade in the air to cool off a bit.
After the skin has cooled, you can begin rescue work. Firstly, a cool shower will relieve primary irritation
from a sunburn : the skin will be cleaned of dust, and cool water will slightly remove inflammation. Previously, if the back burned in the sun, the first means of our grandmothers were yogurt or fat sour cream. They proposed to lubricate the area of burns and allow to soak. Now doctors are categorically against this method. Any fatty foods clog the pores of the skin and prevent it from breathing, and if burns reach the second degree, dairy products can cause infection. When there are no options at all, choose low-fat yogurt or kefir.
Another mandatory item in the list of answers to the question of what to do if burned out in the sun is drinking water. While you are in the sun, the body loses a very large amount of fluid. Therefore, it is important to tackle its restoration. Drinking should not be icy, no matter how hot you are. It is best if it is plain water without sugar and flavorings. Drink it gradually, but try to drink at least one and a half liters.
A feature of sunburn is their deceit. They may not appear immediately, and quite harmless slight redness after a few hours can turn into a teary skin, and also provoke chills, fever, nausea and general lethargy of the body. What to do if burned in the sun and now tormented by these symptoms? Take the Ibuprofen pill, aspirin, or any other anti-inflammatory drug. It will help relieve the main symptoms of malaise. In addition, try to stay in bed.
If you are planning a vacation with sunbathing, the best option is to bring along several pharmacy products. Add a bottle of panthenol to the aforementioned aspirin - it removes reddening of the skin and heals sunburns more effectively than other means. Instead, the “Rescuer” balm is quite suitable. You can also choose two in one at once - now in stores there are many lotions after tanning with the addition of panthenol. Using them, you will not only remove inflammation of the skin, but also moisturize it after sunlight.
All these tips will help you relax while on vacation and not panic when you have to think about what to do if burned out in the sun. So - the rest will be positive.