Now that we got the green light to go outside again, one might forget how sensitive their skin can be (or perhaps just used retinol the day before).
The next thing you knew, sunburned skin all over the place, and you’re left with red, flaky skin on the verge of bleeding at the slightest itch. Ouch.
Apart from chastising yourself to be more careful next time. Fixing up sunburned skin should be done at the soonest to avoid the problem from getting worse and thankfully, there are remedies and tips that you can do not only provide immediate relief but also helpful in supporting the skin for healing.
One of the proven and quick fixes in healing sunburn skin is to apply a large dollop of aloe vera gel and spread it liberally on the affected area.
The ingredient is known for its cooling sensation that can be very welcoming for red and heated skin, as well as being anti-bacterial and hydrating to prevent infection, as well as keeping your skin cool and hydrated.
Tip: you can put a tub an aloe gel in a fridge for a few hours before applying it to the skin for the extra coolness that is calming the skin.
If the sunburn parts are not large enough, take a cool shower to soothe the irritated skin or you can up the ante by spreading over milk onto the sunburned skin.
Using milk to treat the skin issue is a well-known home remedy for centuries as milk contains various vitamins and minerals that can helpful for the skin to repair the affected area immediately, as well as be nourishing for the skin.
That said, use cold milk and not hot ones to avoid aggravating the sunburned skin!
Tip: use cold yogurt for the same benefit, with extra points for its probiotic content that can help to prevent infection and aids in the skin healing process.
Now that from the quick fixes the sunburned skin will be more tolerable and not as painful and itchy as it used to be.
At this stage, your skin needs topical products applied regularly to speed up skin healing. Apart from using aloe vera gel as mentioned above, you can use skin care products (moisturizers and lotions) that can be either or both hydrating and moisturizing.
Apply liberally and regularly to keep your skin soothed and protected while the derms repair themselves. Hyaluronic acid, plant oils, and ceramides are some of the ingredients worthy to heal up sunburn skin effectively.
And during this time it’s best to avoid any potentially irritating ingredients such as vitamin C (in concentrated form such as in serums) and retinol – this time is solely to pamper your skin!
Plus, while your skin is still in the recovery process, it helps to stay indoors at all times to avoid full-blown sunrays to minimize the potential of aggravated skin.
Give your skin some time and you can enjoy outdoors once again once the affected skin is fully repaired and healthy.
