Ideally, Sun protection of a suitable factor should be applied when outdoors. However, in the case of a sunburn, Lemonoil After Sun Aloe Vera Spray Soothes and refreshes and Assists Cell regeneration after a sunburn
When skin is exposed to the sun without adequate sun protection, the exposure causes melanin, the pigment in the body that gives skin its colour, to rise to the surface of the skin. One of the roles melanin plays is protecting skin from the sun.
People with light or fair skin have less melanin whereas people with dark complexions obviously have more melanin. Since melanin protects the skin from the sun, it makes sense then that those with less melanin have less protection and are more to sunburn and vice versa. Darker-skinned individuals tan more often than they sunburn, but not always.
Because a sunburn takes a few hours to develop, most people don't realize they may be sunburning. They might not reapply sunscreen or cover up if they're not feeling sunburned. Unfortunately, it's usually not until later that they realize just how bad the situation is.
In addition to the embarrassing skin
color you get from sunburns, there will be other symptoms. You might
feel nauseous and dehydrated, and dizzy or light-headed. After a few
days, sunburned skin will begin to peel and unlike what many people
think and hope, sunburned skin will not develop into a tan.
You'll definitely want to put on minimal, loose-fitting clothing as
any rubbing against the burn will be painful. A pain reliever such
as aspirin or acetaminophen will help minimize pain and discomfort.
Keeping the body cool is the best thing for sunburns so fill a tub
with cool or tepid water and soak. And promise yourself that next
time, you'll use sun protection! You will also find relief with our
after sun care range of products.
Do not immerse your body in a tub full of vinegar or rub the burn
with butter. These remedies have been around for years but they're
not effective ways to treat sunburns. In fact, it's often advised
not to apply lotions or creams because you never know whether the
product will intensify the pain or relieve it. And some products,
including butter, might trap the heat and cause more discomfort.
If the sunburn is accompanied by blisters, you may have a severe
second-degree burn. Blistering is normal after a few days but right
away it's usually a sign that the sunburn is bad. In this case, it's
advisable to seek medical attention right away.
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