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• Steps
• Method 1 of 3: Dealing with a sunburn on your face
• Method 2 of 3: How to care for a burned face during recovery
• Method 3 of 3: How to prevent sunburn on your face
• Tips
• Warnings

Sunburns are very painful. What's more, sunburn during childhood can lead to the development of skin cancer in the future. Because the skin on the face is especially vulnerable and delicate, it is very important to know how to treat and prevent sunburn on the face.

Steps

Method 1 of 3: Dealing with a sunburn on your face

1. 1 Get out of the sun. As soon as you notice that the skin begins to tingle and turn pink, immediately go into the house or at least hide in the shade. Sunburn symptoms may appear 4-6 hours after getting out of the sun. The burn will not get worse if you immediately go into the shade.
2. 2 Drink water. As soon as you notice sunburn symptoms, start drinking water to saturate your skin. Sunburns cause blood dehydration and fatigue. Drink plenty of water to prevent sunburn.
3. 3 Splash cool water on your face. If your face becomes hot due to sunburn, cool it down by occasionally washing with cool water and gently wiping it off with a soft towel. Or, take a cold, wet rag and place it on your forehead or over your cheeks to dissipate heat.
4. 4 Apply aloe or moisturizer to your face. Do not use moisturizers that contain petroleum jelly, benzocaine, or lidocaine. Use pure aloe vera or a soy or aloe vera moisturizer instead. If your skin becomes inflamed or swollen, apply an over-the-counter topical steroid cream (1% hydrocortisone ointment). Read and follow the directions for use of any OTC product carefully.
5. 5 Take ibuprofen, aspirin, or paracetamol. Take an over-the-counter pain reliever as soon as you notice a sunburn. This will help prevent pain even before it occurs. Stick to the dosage indicated in the instructions for use of the drug.
6. 6 Examine the skin. When the effects of sunburn become noticeable, carefully examine the skin to determine the severity of the burn. Seek immediate medical attention if you develop nausea, shivering, vision problems, or a fever.

Method 2 of 3: How to care for a burned face during recovery

1. 1 Maintain a healthy fluid balance. Drink plenty of water to hydrate your skin after sunburn. Sunburns cause blood dehydration and fatigue. Drink plenty of water to prevent the effects of sunburn.
2. 2 Moisturize your face often. After sunburn, the skin should be moisturized frequently. Do not use moisturizers that contain petroleum jelly, benzocaine, or lidocaine. Use pure aloe vera or a soy or aloe vera moisturizer instead. If the skin is severely inflamed or swollen, apply an over-the-counter topical steroid cream (1% hydrocortisone ointment) to the skin.
3. 3 Don't pick blisters or flaky skin. Poking at blisters and flaky skin can leave scars. If your skin starts to peel or blisters appear on it, do not touch them and let them disappear by themselves.
4. 4 Stay out of the sun until your sunburn symptoms have subsided. If you have to spend time outdoors, be sure to wear an SPF 30 or 50 sunscreen and try to stay in the shade at all times.
5. 5 Try folk remedies. There are many home remedies that can be used to treat sunburn. Try one of the following to complement other sunburn treatments.
   • Apply chamomile or mint tea to your face. Brew a cup of chamomile tea and let it cool to room temperature. Dip cotton balls in the tea and then rub them over your face.
   • Make a milk compress. Soak a small piece of cheesecloth or a washcloth in cold milk and then squeeze it out. Place a tissue on your face. Milk forms a protective layer on the skin that cools and heals the skin.
   • Prepare mashed potatoes and apply to your skin. Cut and chop the raw potato, then dip cotton balls in the mashed potatoes until they are completely wet. Wipe your face with cotton balls.
   • Prepare a cucumber mask. Peel and puree the cucumber.Then apply a little puree to your face as a mask. The cucumber paste will help dissipate the heat in your skin.

Method 3 of 3: How to prevent sunburn on your face

1. 1 Apply sunscreen daily. Apply SPF 30 or 50 sunscreen when you go outside to protect your face and other exposed skin. Apply sunscreen at least 15 minutes before going outside, and every 90 minutes after. If you swim or sweat, use a waterproof sunscreen.
2. 2 Wear a hat when you go outside. The broadband hat will protect the scalp, ears and neck from sunburn.
3. 3 Wear sunglasses. Sunglasses that can protect your eyes from UV rays will help protect your eye area from sunburn.
4. 4 Don't forget your lips! Your lips can burn too, so apply a lip balm with an SPF of at least 30 daily.
5. 5 Spend less time in the sun. Limit your outdoor time between 10 am and 4 pm, as this is when it is easiest to get sunburned.
6. 6 Examine your skin frequently. Watch your skin when you go outside. If you feel a tingling sensation or your skin turns pinkish, you will know that you are burned and that you need to go into the shade immediately.
7. 7 When it comes to protecting your skin, don't rely on an umbrella alone. While an umbrella can reduce the effects of the sun, the sand will still reflect the sun's rays directly onto your skin, so wear sunscreen even when under the umbrella.

Tips

• Remember, sunburn is easier to prevent than to cure, so be sure to take precautions if you're going to be out in the sun.
• Although sunburn can be painted over with makeup (foundation, talcum powder, blush), it is best not to apply anything until the burn has completely healed, especially if it is very serious.
• Anyone can get burned, but children and adults with fair skin should be especially careful and take precautions (sunscreen, hat, clothing, etc.) as they are more vulnerable to sunburn.
• Always wear sunscreen when out in the sun. It will save you from sunburn.

Warnings

• Get immediate medical attention if you feel nauseous, dizzy, headache, fever and chills, facial swelling, or severe pain. These symptoms indicate sun poisoning.