Spending a vacation on the beach is fun. Not surprisingly, picnics on the beach and doing various water sports are popular activities during the holidays. However, the heat of the sun is often a problem. Even though you have protected your skin with sunscreen, sweat and sea water can easily remove it. If you don't apply sunscreen repeatedly, sunburned skin is the consequence. Skin that has already been burned can feel sore, turn red, peel, and swell. If you experience symptoms of burning skin or sunburn after the holidays, let's look at the following tips to overcome them.
- Compress the burned area
After your skin has been exposed to the sun for so long, it's time to cool it back down. To compress sunburnt skin, you can use a towel that has been soaked in ice water. Another method is to wrap ice cubes in a cloth and place them on the burned skin.
You can also immediately wash your body with a cold shower. However, you need to use soap for sensitive skin to prevent further irritation. To dry your body, do it by gently patting the towel. Avoid rubbing your skin with a towel.
- Apply aloe vera
In recent years, aloe vera gel has become a skin care product that is in great demand in several tropical countries, including Indonesia. Aloe vera or aloe vera is known to be effective in dealing with inflamed and irritated skin due to sun exposure.
To treat sunburn, you can use aloe vera gel which is widely sold in the market. Make sure the content is high enough. Apart from packaged gel, you can also directly apply natural gel from fresh aloe vera.
- Wear a cucumber mask
Apart from aloe vera, cucumber is another well-known natural remedy for sunburn. Basically, cucumber contains antioxidants and is analgesic. This means, cucumber can relieve inflammation or inflammation.
If you want to use a cucumber mask on your face, you can cut the cucumber into thin slices and apply it directly to the burned skin. However, if you want to apply it on your arms, legs and back, you can puree the cucumber first. Its finer texture makes it easier for you to apply it. So that the results are more visible, leave the mask for a few minutes. After that, repeat the use until your skin feels better.
- Using hydrocortisone cream
In some cases, the pain from sunburn can last up to several days. If you experience it, you can use hydrocortisone cream. This cream is an over-the-counter sunburn remedy that you can find in pharmacies.
Hydrocortisone cream works by reducing inflammation or inflammation, including the effects of sunlight. Apply this cream to areas of skin that are burned and feel sore or painful. If you still feel pain and pain after several uses, you can visit a doctor to get a prescription according to the condition of your skin.
- Treat the blisters
Caring for burned skin that has blisters requires a special method. You should avoid touching the blisters to prevent them from breaking. However, if the blisters break and become sores, wash them immediately with clean water and soap. Also give antibiotic cream and cover with a bandage.
Those are some ways to deal with sunburn that you can do. If the skin still feels sore and the redness doesn't fade, consult a dermatologist immediately. Burnt skin does need time to heal. Give time and special attention to your skin so it can return to normal. #LiveExcellently