How To Treat Sunburn? 8 Hacks You Need To Bookmark This Summer
Toodles, Sunburn!
Recently, I spent 10 amazing days in Thailand. Apart from Island hopping in Thailand, all I did was chill at the beach looking fab in my bikini. And as fun as that was, I also had to deal with the side effects of having too much fun aka tanning and sunburn. Now, tan has nothing on sunburn. It really does burn. After a whole day at Phi Phi Island, I got back to my hotel room with a red and swollen back. TBH, I thought Indians can’t get a tan let alone sunburn. More so since I have a wheatish complexion but sunburn is real and your summer vacay will give you this gift. So, how does one treat painful sunburn. Without further ado, dive in and read all the home remedies that can help you treat a sunburn.
1. Cold Shower
Taking a cold shower or soaking in cold water can soothe your skin, ease irritation and reduce redness. Taking frequent cold baths can help in speeding up the healing process and more importantly, it calms your body down.
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2. Cold Compress
Keep a wet towel or an ice pack on the skin affected by sunburn to help the skin remain cool and reduce redness, pain and swelling.
3. Aloe Vera
Aloe vera not only cools down your skin but it helps in reducing inflammation and keeps the skin moisturised while kickstarting the healing process.
4. Milk
Applying cold milk to the affected area can help the skin heal while reducing swelling and redness. Take a cloth, soak it in milk and squeeze out the excess milk before applying it to the affected area.
5. Stay Hydrated
Sunburn is known to pull all fluids of the body towards the skin which means that you might get dehydrated quickly. So remember to drink lots of liquids like water and energy drinks with less sugar. Keep away from alcohol and include drinks with electrolytes in your diet.
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6. Chamomile Tea
Chamomile has anti-inflammatory properties. Brew some chamomile tea and once it cools down you can apply it on the skin that is affected by sunburn. It also helps the skin heal. Feel free to put the brewed tea in the fridge and apply it after it is chilled for more relief.
7. Moisturiser
In order to keep the skin hydrated, don’t forget to apply a moisturiser every few hours. This will aid the skin to heal faster.
8. Don’t Touch!
Avoid touching your sunburn again and again unless it is to apply a product. In fact, try wearing loose clothes so there is no irritation or pain in the affected area.
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And the next time, stick to good sunscreen to avoid sunburn! Don’t be like me!
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First Published: April 15, 2023 5:19 PM
