Sunburn Remedies
Sunburns, I think everyone has been through the agonizing days and wish it would just
end. Well with sunburn treatments it can make those days A LOT easier, and I mean a lot.
These treatments can soothe the pain and even delay the time of peel. Such products as
Aloe Vera or Noxzema can work wonders on your skin. For even more comfort with these products you can refrigerate them. Some people might say that Noxzema does not work, but personally
I think it works just as well as Aloe Vera gel. Also keep hydrated the sun can
dehydrate people very quickly so make sure to drink plenty of water.
Home Remedies
Now If you can stand the smell, Yes that’s right vinegar. You can apply
it any way you want as long as you do not rub it. You could dab it with a cloth
if you please, another way of applying without rubbing is fine. I find that a spray bottle works great.
Alright there is only one problem about this method, once your out of the shower its going to start to hurt again. Unless you keep applying a cold cloth to the sunburned area this method isn’t as effective as the others.
For those who can not stand the smell of vinegar you can use tea. Brew tea and
cool it, from there apply to the skin how you like. Another thing is to add baking soda to your bath and soak in your bath for as long as you want.
Cut and rub the cucumber on sunburned spots, unlike a rough towel this will feel cool and soothing.
People say that milk can release the pain of sunburn because of the fat content in it, again just soak a cloth with milk apply for 10-15 minutes and remove and repeat.
This can be an alternative for the vinegar because of its high amount of acid. This also can be used not only on sunburns but any other kind of burn.
This one is self explanatory, put the cold compress on your sunburn. If you don’t have a cold compress you can use a bag of vegetables but wrap it in a towel first.
What Not To Put On A Sunburn
The greasiness of the butter can hold heat slowing the healing process.
Soap actually dries the skin and that is not what you want for your sunburn. Also hot water tends to dry out your skin too.
Pretty much anything that dries your skin is bad. You want to keep your skin moisturized to prevent further damage
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How To Get A Great Tan
A tan, the one thing everyone wish they had. It’s not as hard as some think. It just takes time and dedication. Before tanning you want to take a hot shower to get rid of dead skin cells that might slow the tanning process. When you do go tanning you should always wear sunscreen. If your strictly wanting to tan I would recommend a low SPF sunscreen.(some sunscreen is better than no sunscreen). Now the tanning, you should make sure you get a full even tan, no one likes having untanned blotches. When laying down on your back make sure to have your forearm facing up so you can cover the inside of your arms. When on your stomach have your arms out palms down and always don’t forget to protect your eyes wear sunglasses or have a towel covering your face. The rays of the sun is strongest during 10 A.M and 4 P.M. Remember take tanning in moderation, you only need a hour to a hour and a half a sun a day.
Products
If you want a better tan you could use tanning lotions. These lotions help get a tan while spending less time in the sun. There are also sunless tanning believe it or not. You apply it to your skin and it stimulates the same things it would as if you were lying in the sun. It is not a dye or paint you are actually getting a suntan.
This is the most safest way to get a tan because you have zero exposure to UV rays, but remember not to inhale the spray because it can be toxic. Before getting a spray tan you want to moisturize and prepare your skin. If you have a local tanning both you can get sprayed there. You have to let the spray set so try not to have a shower or sweat too much. A tear in the skin could cause your tan to start peel, be careful with your skin! Again after getting a spray tan make sure to keep your skin moisturized. People recommend to just go outside and get a real tan, spray tanning can be very problematic but if you don’t have time and want to have a quick tan this is the way to go.
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Symptoms Of A Sunburn
When you get sunburn there may be symptoms. The symptoms can arise from;
Severe Sunburn
With the chills you will have the feeling of being cold while your body is actually hot. Your muscles usually contract and relax to try to stay warm thinking its cold. Chills are usually a sign that a fever is coming. A fever is very common if you have decent sunburn. The normal temperature for a human is 36.8 °C or 98.2 °F. A low grade fever can range from 38-39 °C, a moderate fever can range from 39-40 °C, anything higher would be considered a high grade fever and should seek medical attention.
With Severe sunburns nausea and blistering is a big factor. Blisters can easily become infected, signs of infection are; Increased pain, swelling, redness or if the blister is full of pus. Small blisters tend to heal on their own along with large blisters they will pop on their own then heal. Try not to wear clothing where the blister is, it can irritate the skin and slow down the healing process. If you have to pop a blister make sure to wash your hands and sterilize the needle, rubbing alcohol works for this.
Also being in the sun too long can cause sunstroke or heatstroke and can be very dangerous. Sunstroke is when your body is overheated and can’t cool itself down. Nausea, vomiting, dizziness, headaches, and loss of consciousness come along with sunstroke. You should get medical help if you think you have sunstroke. Like a fever you want to cool the person down as fast as you can when they have sunstroke. Give them a cool bath or place ice packs on them, just keep them cool! If you think it gets worse go to your doctor for medical help.
Preventing Sunstroke
Follow these steps to help prevent sunstroke. Firstly drink lots of water you want to keep hydrated when your in the sun, constantly take sips of water because your also losing lots of fluids if you are sweating. Next wear a hat or something that will help cover you from the sun. Avoid going out from 10 A.M to 4 P.M that is when the suns rays are strongest. If your going on a hike don’t overdo it, know your limits.
