Tips on How to Deal With Sunburn
It is the summertime and we will be seeing a lot more people, both adults and children walking around with sunburns.
Yes, it is true that even on a cloudy day, a person can suffer from this, because it is the UV Rays that causes the damage.
However, when the sun is up, there is a lot more of it present.
Therefore, as you are enjoying this time of the year, the old phase, prevention is better than cure is very true here.
Indeed, the best way to deal with sunburn is to avoid getting one.
Nevertheless, if you do get one, perhaps the following will be helpful in dealing with it during this time.
Use Aloe Vera If you can get a piece of the Aloe Vera plant, cut off the outer part and rub the inside of it on the affected area.
If you cannot get the plant, you can use a cream that has it in it.
On the market today there are many creams that has some form of alcohol in them.
The next time you are shopping for one, look at the ingredients and you will see this for yourself.
In fact, look at the ones you have at home and see what you find.
The above is mentioned because alcohol helps to dry the skin and this is not good for treating your burn.
Your skin need to be kept hydrated since the sun has dehydrated it.
Wear Cotton Clothing If you must wear clothing, that is, the wounded area is on your back, oppose to your face, it is best to wear only cotton clothing.
This will help to keep the wounded area from being irritated unnecessary.
Lots of Liquid Since your skin will be dehydrated because of the injury, try to drink as much liquid as you can.
Water is the best choice, drink as much of it as you can and this will certainly help with the healing process.
Granted, you may be drinking juice, pop, etc.
, but simply make sure that most of what you drink is, water.
Shower When you are taking a shower, do not put soap on the affected area.
No More Sun When you are recovering, make sure that you keep out of the sun and after it is healed, do not forget to protect yourself the next time you are in the open air.
Yes, wear sunglasses, hats and of course tanning lotion, stay in the shaded area and things along this line.
Summer is indeed here, yeah!
Yes, it is true that even on a cloudy day, a person can suffer from this, because it is the UV Rays that causes the damage.
However, when the sun is up, there is a lot more of it present.
Therefore, as you are enjoying this time of the year, the old phase, prevention is better than cure is very true here.
Indeed, the best way to deal with sunburn is to avoid getting one.
Nevertheless, if you do get one, perhaps the following will be helpful in dealing with it during this time.
Use Aloe Vera If you can get a piece of the Aloe Vera plant, cut off the outer part and rub the inside of it on the affected area.
If you cannot get the plant, you can use a cream that has it in it.
On the market today there are many creams that has some form of alcohol in them.
The next time you are shopping for one, look at the ingredients and you will see this for yourself.
In fact, look at the ones you have at home and see what you find.
The above is mentioned because alcohol helps to dry the skin and this is not good for treating your burn.
Your skin need to be kept hydrated since the sun has dehydrated it.
Wear Cotton Clothing If you must wear clothing, that is, the wounded area is on your back, oppose to your face, it is best to wear only cotton clothing.
This will help to keep the wounded area from being irritated unnecessary.
Lots of Liquid Since your skin will be dehydrated because of the injury, try to drink as much liquid as you can.
Water is the best choice, drink as much of it as you can and this will certainly help with the healing process.
Granted, you may be drinking juice, pop, etc.
, but simply make sure that most of what you drink is, water.
Shower When you are taking a shower, do not put soap on the affected area.
No More Sun When you are recovering, make sure that you keep out of the sun and after it is healed, do not forget to protect yourself the next time you are in the open air.
Yes, wear sunglasses, hats and of course tanning lotion, stay in the shaded area and things along this line.
Summer is indeed here, yeah!
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