Sunburn Skin: How To Treat Your Skin After Sun Exposure? Know These Calming Solutions
Feeling the warmth of the sun on your shoulders and the breeze against your face, summer has just arrived so let’s get out there and enjoy life to the maximum. But along with all those hours spent outdoors during the summer season, there usually comes one inevitable thing: sun damage. No need to cry; for the sunburn skin, there are thousands of household products you can use to relieve the burning, itching, and peeling that result from the sun.
Drink plenty Of Water
After sun and active outdoor activities, your skin and body can often feel dry and dehydrated. Apart from drinking water and keeping your body hydrated, you need also apply a light, hydrating cream or moisturizer that will help retain skin’s softness and health. Substances referred to as hyaluronic acid, glycerin and ceramides will compensate for the skin, making it better-looking and hydrated.
Aloe vera
Aloe vera should be a plant in your house if you don’t already have one. Centuries ago, the content of the gel in this succulent plant has been used to alleviate all sorts of ailments, such as an upset stomach and kidney infections. It is also the sunburn relief that most often is provided over the counter. Taking a teaspoon of the herb and applying it slightly improves the cooling sensation and helps to get rid of the irritation resulting from mild sunburn. And if the plant does not work, probably you will need to use hundred percent aloe vera gel.
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Topical Antioxidants:
Apply topical antioxidants such as vitamin C, E, and ferulic acid to scavenge the free radicals resulting from UV exposure. The presence of antioxidants in berries help neutralize oxidative stress and stimulate skin repair and rejuvenation processes which therefore are valuable for preventing and reversing sunburn (sun overexposure).
Peptide Repair:
Peptides are amino acids in chain structure which stimulate collagen production as well as promote cell repair and renewal in skin. Involve using peptide-rich serums or moisturizers that contain molecular ingredients which play a role in the rejuvenation process, easing the redness and irritation caused by sunburn.
SPF Routine
Be sure to wear a broad-comprehending sunscreen such as SPF 30 or more frequently. To lower the extent of sun damage, reapply it every two hours.
Cool Compresses:
Do get some cool and wet handkerchief or take a shower with cool water to help lower the skin temperature, it thus eases the inflammation. Do not use hot water that may exacerbate the discomfort caused by your sunburn than what it already is.
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Prevention is the key
Take precautions to prevent your exposure to the sun now or in the future. Stay indoors and keep SPF on. While going outside, precipitation those outfits that cover you up into the hats, sunglasses, and gloves used to deflect UV rays.
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