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• Steps
• Advice
• Warning

Treating sunburns is always more difficult than preventing them. However, half of people between the ages of 18 and 29 admit to having sunburned at least once a year. All types of sunburn cause damage to your skin. The following methods will help you to treat and treat them quickly.

Steps

Part 1 of 3: First aid in place

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   As soon as you notice a burning sensation on your skin, get away from the sun immediately. It's best to stand in a sheltered place, or stay in the nearest shady spot.
   • Skin can still be scorched by the sun even if you stand under a large umbrella and sew on thick fabric.
   • Likewise, the sun still affects your skin even when you are in the shade because UV radiation can penetrate everything like clouds and leaves.

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   Take a cool bath. The water will cool your skin and soothe the burns. Avoid using soaps as these can make the damaged skin swollen and dry. Then, let your skin dry on its own as using a dry cloth can cause skin scratches and discomfort.
   • If you are reluctant to use a towel, gently pat instead of rubbing your skin.

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   Apply aloe vera to the stain to moisturize and cool the skin. Regular repetition will reduce dryness and flaking.
   • Choose liquid or gel aloe vera containing vitamin C and vitamin E as these can reduce skin damage.
   • Avoid products that contain a lot of oil or alcohol.
   • If you have the aloe plant on hand, you can get the gel directly from the leaves. Simply cut the leaves out, cut into long slices with a knife, squeeze the gel, and apply it to the burn on your skin.
   • The gel obtained directly from the aloe plant is very thick, natural and effective.

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   Drink a lot of water. Long-term exposure to sunlight and heat causes dehydration in the body. The burn also absorbs the water stored in your skin. Remember to drink plenty of fluids for the next few days. advertisement

Part 2 of 3: Common home remedies

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   Cool. Wrap a few ice cubes or frozen packs in a wet towel. Then gently dab the towel on the sunburned area for about 15-20 minutes, repeat several times a day.
   • Note, do not let ice or cold object directly contact the skin because it can cause cold burns and make the wound worse.

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   Consider taking an anti-inflammatory drug like ibuprofen (Advil). Ibuprofen works to reduce swelling and redness, it also helps prevent long-term skin damage. If you choose this medication, use it for the next 48 hours.
   • Acetaminophen (Tylenol) is also effective at relieving burn pain, but it is not as effective as ibuprofen.

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   Wear loose clothing. Avoid clothes made of stiff or itchy fabrics. For most people, cotton clothing is the best choice.

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   Close the curtains and keep your accommodation cool. Use an air conditioner if possible. If you do not have air conditioning, you can use an electric fan to reduce the body temperature is also very good, let the wind blow directly into the burn.
   • Your basement will be an ideal place for your burns to recover, as the air is cool and mostly hidden from the sun.
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Part 3 of 3: Natural home remedies

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   Soak a few bags of black tea in hot water, then wait for the water to cool (you can add a few ice cubes to the tea ...). Remove tea bags and apply them directly to the burn. The essence in tea leaves has anti-inflammatory effects. You can also soak the entire burned area in cold tea.
   • The essence in tea is also an astringent, and studies show that these essences have the ability to heal and fight infections.

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   Place a jar of white yogurt in a bowl and mix with 4 cups of water. Soak a towel in the mixture, and then place it on the sunburn for 15-20 minutes. Repeat after the next 2-4 hours.
   • Yogurt often contains many beneficial bacteria and enzymes that help burn skin to recover.
   • Make sure your yogurt is regular, as vanilla and sugary yogurts are unnecessary and less beneficial.

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   Dissolve one cup of baking soda in a tub with cool water and soak, without rinsing, let the soda dry right on your skin. Because soda powder works to soothe wounds and help them heal.
   • Soda powder is both an antiseptic and anti-inflammatory effect. So it can reduce swelling in your wound and prevent infection.

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   Pour the water through a sieve, which contains oatmeal, to filter the oat juice. Remove the residue and soak a towel in the oatmeal solution and wipe your sunburn with a towel every 2-4 hours.
   • Oats contain the chemical saponin used to cleanse the skin and have moisturizing properties.
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Advice

• Without makeup, use oily cosmetics for the next few days.
• Keep the aloe vera gel in the refrigerator, which will help relieve the discomfort until the sunburn heals.
• Avoid taking acne medications as they will add to the redness.
• Make sure the gel or liquid medicine you are taking does not contain alcohol, as alcohol will dry out your skin.
• Do not use ointments, lotions (Vaselin) and all other oil preparations for moisturizing. They will clog pores, prevent heat from escaping from your body or possibly cause an infection.
• Especially when you're sunburned, wear a sunscreen with a sun protection factor higher than 30 SPF or wear a hat and a long-sleeved shirt whenever you're out.
• If the burn is on, do not break the blister, do not wash the burn and the surrounding area with any antibacterial agent.

Warning

• See a dermatologist if the blister is too large or becomes infected.
• In many cases, you will likely need further medical attention. If there is a fever or flu symptoms - most likely, you have heatstroke - the condition is more serious.