How to prevent and soothe sunburn
No matter how hard we try to protect our skin, we are all vulnerable to sunburn every now and again. Whether you're caught off guard or miss a spot when applying your suncream, surburn can be painful, hot and can leave your skin feeling tight and uncomfortable for days.
When keeping your skin safe in the sun, it's important to use the correct products, and likewise if you do suffer from burn, you need formulas that will reduce the pain and discomfort as soon as possible. We've asked the experts at top skincare brands for their advice on how to prevent and soothe sunburn to ensure you spend the summer enjoying the sun.
How to get prevent sunburn
1. Keep out of the sun
Although it sounds obvious, the best way to prevent sunburn is to moderate your time spent in the sun - especially if you don't often sit out in hot weather
Try taking a break from the sun every so often, and avoid going out in the midday heat as this is when the sun is at its strongest and most dangerous for your skin. Wearing a hat, as well as beach cover ups are also a great way to keep your skin protected without having to sit inside!
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2. Layer on the SPF
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It's important to wear SPF every day not matter what the weather, but if you know you are going to be out in the sun, it's even more crucial.
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3. Upgrade your skincare
Another great way to shield your skin and prepare it for a day of sun exposure is to incorporate products into you skincare routine that protect against environmental aggressors and free radicals (which are triggered by sun exposure).
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How to soothe sunburn
1. Drink lots of water
Just being in the sun for a prolonged period of time can leave you dehydrated and in need of water. Sun burnt skin can dry your skin out even more, leading to that uncomfortable, tight feeling we all experience when we get burnt.
Drinking more water than usual, around 6-8 glasses a day is our recommended amount, will help your skin to heal quickly and will restore comfort to your sore, tight skin. Avoid drinks which may dehydrate you, such as alcohol, and stick to H2O. Simple but so effective.
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2. Reach for Aloe Vera
Soothing, cooling and gentle, Aloe Vera the ingredient your skin needs when sunburnt. Relieving pain and deeply hydrating sore, dehydrated skin, Aloe Vera gels are a holiday essential, particularly if you're very fair and prone to burning.
Aloe Vera is also a great ingredient to use in SPF to prevent sunburn from occurring and keep your skin cool and soothed in the sun.
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3. Scale back your skincare
Your skin needs the chance to calm down and heal after too much sun. Using skincare designed specifically for sensitive and delicate skin is the perfect way to look after your burnt skin without causing any further irritation.
To repair delicate skin, opt for a nourishing moisturiser such as the La Roche-Posay Cicaplast Baume B5 Soothing Repairing Balm. '
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