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Ah, summer. The season of outdoor adventures, sunny days, and, most importantly, sunburns. Sunburns can range from mildly uncomfortable to downright painful and have long-term effects on your health. In this article, you'll learn everything you can do to prevent and treat sunburns.
Also, protect your eyes; they don't like increased sun exposure. And children especially need extra protection – their skin hasn't produced any protection and needs our help. So let's get started!
Effects of Sunburn
A mild sunburn will cause your skin to feel tight and itchy. It hurts, and depending on where you got burned, sitting or lying down is also very painful. After a few days, the skin peels in the affected areas, and the new skin underneath is very sensitive.
In addition, there are birthmarks or pigment spots. In the long term, sunburns can lead to wrinkles, age spots, and also skin cancer. A touch of tan goes wonderfully and healthier with self-tanner – many cosmetic studios offer spray tanning.
- Tip: Self-Tanner
How to Prevent Sunburn
The best way to prevent sunburns is to minimize your exposure to the sun. This means you should wear protective clothing and airy linen. Avoid direct sunlight during peak hours of the day (10 a.m. to 4 p.m.). It is also essential to use sunscreen with a sun protection factor of at least 30, better 50, and apply fresh every two hours, even on cloudy days.
- Tip: Linen Clothing
The Best Products for Protection
- Important: Protect your eyes too, and do so with quality sunglasses, not cheap junk
Home Remedies for Treatment
You can do a few things to ease the discomfort if you get sunburned. First, after-sun – it cools and soothes the skin. Cool compresses on the affected area can relieve pain and swelling, as can taking an anti-inflammatory like ibuprofen.
When it comes to clothing, opt for soft fabrics over the next few days and apply enough lotion to the skin, which needs a tremendous amount of moisture. Even if you don't see redness anymore and you don't have pain anymore – you might be able to prevent the skin from peeling.
When to See a Doctor
If any of the following symptoms occur, you should definitely see a doctor:
- Severe pain
- Blistering
- Swelling
- Nausea
- Fever
- Chills
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