What is sunburn?
Excessive or prolonged exposure to the sun burns darkens and damages the skin. This is called sun-burn and it is caused due to the presence of the strong and harmful ultraviolet rays in sunlight. If your skin continues to be exposed to sun for a long period, sunburn subsequently could lead to other skin problems like freckles, moles, sunstroke and even skin cancer.
Common measures to prevent sunburn
Since the UV reach your skin even in a cloudy day, always wear a coat of sunscreen before you step out. You should opt for a sunscreen with a minimum SPF of 15 specialized for blocking both UVA and UVB rays. Be generous about applying sunscreen on all the exposed parts of your body. The coating must be renewed preferably every two hours for effective sun protection.
Another way to shield your skin from strong sunlight is to wear maximum covering light clothes. Carry items of personal shade like sunglasses, hats and umbrellas that save you from direct exposure to sunlight. Drink lots of water to keep your skin hydrated from within, preventing sunburn, sun stroke and exhaustion.
How to soothe sunburns
After you come back from a sunny outing, take steps to cool off your skin with a cold compress or a towel dipped in cool water. Do not use soap while washing your skin as this only serves to make it drier and more prone to sun damage. Instead, moisturize your skin after a wash with an aloe based moisturizer to enhance your skin’s natural oils.
ou could also apply aloe pulp directly on the affected spots. Refrain from wearing heavy perfumes, deodorants and strong dyes as the chemicals dry out the skin and worsen sunburn. Medicated antibacterial ointments like Solarcaine are good for soothing sunburn pains but these must be used under your physician’s prescription.
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