How to Heal, Prevent and Treat a Sunburn; 4 Different Tips for Healing a Sunburn that are Sure to Work

By Drew on 3rd July, 2009

Read Along and Get Rid of That First Sunburn of the Summer

Sunburns happen. It is a part of life, even though we all know that we should cover up, protect our skin, and even stay inside on certain days of the year. Whether it is your unrivaled attraction to the great outdoors, the fact that you love how you look with a tan. or simply that you are too stubborn to use sunscreen, you are bound to get a sunburn at some point this summer. So when you do, here are four separate ways that you can treat, or even prevent, a sunburn and start feeling better, immediately.

1-After Care for Sunburn

If you can’t deal with the pain and find it hard to even move take an anti-inflammatory as soon as you can. This will not only ease the pain but can also negate some of the damage done to your skin. Of course if the burn is so bad that you get blisters or feel nauseous, then you definitely want to see a doctor. If you can deal with it on your own, moisturize your skin as much as possible and try soothing your whole body with a variety of cold compresses.

2-A New Twist on After Care of a Sunburn

Always treat your sunburn with moisturizers and cold compresses as soon as you can. It is always best to avoid the sun for at least a few days and cover up as much as possible, no matter how hot it is outside. A common mistake that many people make is picking and peeling off the dried skin. This can lead to permanent scars and bleeding that you do not have to want to deal with.

3- Prevention and Natural Treatment of a Sunburn

Nutritionists often suggest loading up on Vitamin E and taking some beta carotene supplements before heading out for a long journey in the sun, especially if you are planning a vacation to a sunny paradise. If you still get hit by a sunburn you can look for all natural solutions and rub your skin down with flaxseed, almond, lavender or chamomile oils to give your skin the soothing treatment it is begging for. These products can help prevent scarring and further irritation.

4-Beauty Advice for Sunburns

Whether you are dealing with a minor sunburn or are in so much pain that it is impossible to bend over, drink a lot of water. Avoid a hot bath or hot water in general as this can further dry out your skin. A great tip is to soak up in a lukewarm bath with a mixture of baking soda, oatmeal and chamomile tea bags. This can relieve pain and heal the skin as well as give you some much needed comfort and relaxation. If you notice new skin problems or added freckles you can seek out the help of an aesthetician for a microderm-abrasion treatment to exfoliate the skin.

While these are some great methods that you can use to ease the pain and deal with a sunburn, prevention is utterly important. There are long term effects that can come hand in hand with sunburns that often cannot be reversed. So get out there and have fun this summer, but stock up on sunscreen, cover up as much as you can and know when it is time to find that cool spot of shade. Your skin will surely thank you later.