Basking in the sun outside to show off a nice tan is the ritual of many people as summer approaches. We take advantage of every ray of sunshine, so sometimes we don't always think about applying sun protection . And it is in these moments that sunburn arrive without warning. Results ? The skin becomes red like a crayfish, painful to the touch and a warm burning sensation gradually appears.
A sunburn is just a skin burn caused after strong exposure to UVB ultraviolet rays from the sun . This can be more or less serious depending on its degree. It can cause redness, painful itching or even blisters. The severity of a sunburn can be recognized by the symptoms. If the skin is red, dry and painful, it is a 1st degree burn . But if blisters or simple small bubbles appear on the surface of the epidermis, it is a 2nd degree burn in which case you have to be very vigilant and above all not to pierce them to avoid possible infections.
If the pain persists, is intense or you feel a fever, consult a doctor.
At the time, a sunburn does not hurt but it is over the hours that the pain declares itself. To relieve a sunburn, there arenatural remedies , to be used in addition to Biafine which is used to soothe and repair damaged skin. One thinks in particular of the lavender water bath . This purple plant is known for its soothing but also anti-inflammatory and healing properties. From then on, run a bath of cold water and add at least 5 drops of lavender essential oil. After which you can also treat your sunburn with coconut oil , aloe vera gel or potato slices or tomatoes. This fruit in particular contains an antioxidant, lycopene, which helps reduce burns and rebuild the skin.
Discover in our slideshow all our tips for soothing and treating sunburn.
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