Red Skin After Sunbathing? 4 Skincare Tricks Part 2
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Unfortunately, sunburns are one of the most common souvenirs from vacations or tanning salon sessions. This happens because, in the hustle and bustle of achieving our desired skin tone, we forget the basic rules of healthy tanning in both the solarium and in the sun. Today, we'll tell you what to do when tanning gets out of control and instead of a bronze tan, your skin becomes red and irritated. How can you alleviate the symptoms of sunburn? Stay tuned!
We've already covered how to sunbathe safely in a previous article. We also share 4 skincare tips that will help you combat the first signs of sunburn. CLICK HERE!
How to care for your skin after sunbathing?
Here are 4 more tips for quickly soothing sunburn. There's something for everyone!
Milk bath
You might be surprised, but milk helps soothe sunburn and has skin-conditioning properties. A milk bath will leave your skin deeply moisturized, smooth, and more elastic! You can add dried lavender flowers to your bath, which have anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties, miraculously soothing and calming properties.
Strawberry masks and compresses
Who doesn't love strawberries?! Fresh, juicy, and sweet, they're not only delicious but also incredibly effective at soothing sunburn. They moisturize, soothe itching and burning, and even out skin tone. They also help reduce puffiness and soothe redness. Simply mash the strawberries with a fork and apply the resulting mixture to your skin. Pure pleasure!
Honey
Irritated skin shouldn't be smeared with heavy, greasy lotions, but honey is an exception to this rule, as it contains anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties that accelerate healing. Simply apply a small amount of honey to a gauze pad or cotton ball and apply to sun-irritated skin.
Cucumber
Cucumber is rich in antioxidants and vitamin C, making it excellent for protecting and nourishing the skin. Simply apply slices to sun-irritated areas and leave on for 30 minutes. Cucumber juice is especially effective on delicate facial skin.
What to avoid when sunburned?
It is also very important to know what to avoid once we get sunburned so as not to worsen our condition.
First, do not expose sun-irritated skin to further sunlight.
Secondly, avoid taking an ice bath, which, when in contact with hot skin, can lead to thermal shock. We wrote about the importance of cool, but not icy, baths HERE .
Third, remember to dress to cover the burned parts of your body.
Fourth, temporarily avoid wearing perfume, as it dries out your skin. You can replace your favorite scent with lavender oil, which has soothing and calming properties.
Sunburn - how to quickly soothe your skin?
As you can see, we're proponents of home remedies for sunburn. Milk, strawberries, honey, and cucumber are ingredients found in abundance in our kitchens. This allows you to quickly respond to the first signs of a burn. However, remember that a one-time treatment won't help your skin heal completely. Consistency and daily body care are essential. Therefore, in addition to home remedies for soothing irritation, we also recommend after-sun lotions and moisturizing creams.
There are many cosmetics on the market with moisturizing and soothing properties. However, for us, that's not enough! We like to combine as many benefits as possible in one product. That's why we create unique formulas for you. Perhaps, in addition to intense hydration, you're looking for a glow or bronzing effect? Check it out and get the most out of your skincare routine!