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Sunburned skin develops inflammation, accompanied by itching and pain. You can look for products that will bring relief, not only on the shelves in drugstores or pharmacies, but also in the kitchen.
Skin discomfort is most often intensified after putting on clothes. It is to be expected that the layer of dry reddened skin will begin to peel off in the coming days. Pouring cool water on the body is only a temporary solution, so it is worth trying other methods.
Peas and ice
Both peas and ice can bring some relief. A bag containing any of these ingredients should be wrapped in a cotton material before being applied to the burnt area. Do not risk putting the bags directly on the skin, because this way you can cause a thermal shock.
Oatmeal or maybe kefir?
Cold kefir, but also natural yoghurt, should be evenly applied to the irritated skin, left for 20 minutes, and then washed off. For swelling and burns of the skin of the eyelids or lips, a tea bag, which we soak in cold water beforehand, will help. On the other hand, we wrap oatmeal in gauze and soak it, just like bags.
Diet for burns
Let’s not spare ourselves a juicy watermelon and grapes, because they will keep hydration of the body at the appropriate level. In addition, fruits, vegetables and grilled turkey will provide the skin with ingredients that will facilitate its regeneration. It is absolutely necessary to exclude heavy, processed food from the menu for the days of treatment.
Soap will irritate the sore spots
A long bath in the tub is not recommended. Limit yourself to a shower, then carefully and gently dry your skin with a towel. Give up not only soap, but also all gels and washing liquids. As a last resort, you can use soap dedicated to sensitive and dry skin.
To the pharmacy for help
It will improve the healing process aluminum acetateon which it is produced Burov’s fluid. An additional advantage of its use will be the elimination of itching to a large extent. The anti-inflammatory witch hazel is also worth buying. After brewing this plant, soak cotton pads in the decoction, apply to sore spots.
Prevention
Sunburn is usually caused by omitting cosmetics filterami UV or not distributing them in sufficient quantities and staying in the sun for too long. While sunbathing, we should drink as much mineral water as possible, which will help protect the body against severe drying and peeling of the epidermis. In addition to using lotions and creams with a properly selected factor for our phototype, remember to regularly distribute moisturizing cosmetics.