While preventing sunburn is always the best strategy, sometimes the worst happens despite our best efforts. Hence, finding an effective solution to alleviate the painful discomfort and promote healing is key. Let’s explore the best methods to get rid of sunburn fast, so you can enjoy the rest of the summer without pain!
Cool your skin
- Take regular cold showers or cold bath to reduce heat and pain.
- Do not use shower gel or soaps, to avoid irritation.
- You can also apply cool, wet clothes, however it might not feel very comfortable.
Drink water
- Sunburn draws the fluids out of your skin.
- Drink more water than you usually would, to help your skin recover.
Don’t let your skin dry up
- Regularly apply after sun lotion or aloe vera gel.
- Applying it every time as it dries up, will help your skin recover faster.
Stay out of sun
- It’s best to avoid sun until your skin heals.
- Apply sun protection even if you stay indoors.
Don’t wear tight clothes
- Tight clothes can irritate your skin and increase pain in the affected area.
- It can worsen sunburn because tight clothing trap the heat against your skin.
- Wear loose clothing made from natural fabric to ensure your skin is breathing and avoid irritation.
Apply panthenol
- Panthenol promotes wound healing, and is often used to treat skin injuries and burns.
- If your sunburn is severe, you can use panthenol to relieve pain and promote faster healing.
- Most after sun lotions contain a little amount of panthenol, however to get the most out of it is best to buy one from your local pharmacy.
Apply cold yogurt
- Plain, unsweetened yogurt contains probiotics which helps treat sunburn, reduce dryness and peeling.
- Apply yogurt out of the fridge and leave it on for 10-15 minutes, rinse off with cold water.
