HOW TO RELIEVE THE PAIN OF SUNBURN

Tips for Relieving Sunburn Aches

It is possible to relieve the pain caused by sunburn by means of natural measures, such as:

To take a cold shower ;

Spray moisturizing creams on the skin, keeping it well moisturized;

Make compresses with cold water at the burn site for 15 minutes, as this procedure reduces swelling and immediate pain relief;

Add 200 g of oat flakes in a bathtub with cold water and stay inside it for approximately 20 minutes as the oats have soothing properties that will lessen the pain and discomfort without drying the skin;

Apply compresses with iced green tea in the most affected areas, such as face and thighs, for example;

Place cucumber or potato slices in the burned areas, as they have regenerative properties that will bring relief quickly.

In case of severe burns, where the skin is very red, the person has fever, pain and discomfort, it is recommended to go to the emergency room so that other measures can be taken to relieve the associated pain and symptoms. Learn about some home remedies for sunburn.

How to avoid sunburn

To avoid sunburn it is important to avoid sunbathing in the hours when the sun is strongest, usually between 10am and 4pm, and to get sunscreen suited to the type of skin and that it must have a sun protection factor of at least 30. In addition, when exposed to the sun, it is recommended to wear a cap or hat and sunglasses and drink plenty of water to avoid dehydration.

It is also important to constantly wet the skin, going directly into the water or with the aid of a spray, to avoid its dryness. It is also important to note that exposure to the sun should be done in moderation as it increases the likelihood of diseases, such as skin cancer, which mainly affects light-skinned people.