SUNBURN WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW
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Letting the sun burn our skin isn’t the smartest thing we can do but we do it anyway— regularly. Even though we know that excessive tanning causes degeneration of the skin and is implicated in skin cancer, we often think only of the cosmetic benefits. Then, before we realize it, it’s too late to think of anything but the pain. Next time, we’ll take some precautions, but for now, what can we do for some relief? Here are some expert tips on easing the pain of sunburn and on avoiding it altogether:
1) If you must tan, do it slowly— this is the best way to tan without burning. About 30 minutes before you go into the sun, apply a potent sunscreen with a sun protection factor (SPF) of at least 15.
2) Avoid being in the sun during its most damaging hours— from about 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. (11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Daylight Savings Time) the sun’s ultraviolet rays can be especially damaging.
3) Use painkillers if you burn— in many cases, aspirin can relieve the pain, itching and swelling of mild to moderate sunburn.
5) Get into yogurt— some people swear by plain yogurt. It is both cooling and soothing and should be applied to all sunburned areas. Rinse off in a cool shower, and pat your skin gently dry.
6) Drink lots of water— always good for you, drinking lots of water will help to reduce the drying effect of a burn.
7) Moisturize— after the sunburn pain is gone and dryness and itching develop, apply a moisturizing cream or lotion. You can also use an over-the- counter hydrocortisone cream after you bathe.
Give yourself time to heal— stay out of the sun until all signs of the sunburn, including any peeling and flaking, are gone. When you finally return to the sun, don’t forget your sunscreen.
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