When we’re out in the sun in summer, it can happen that we forget to use sun protection. Then there’s the threat of sunburn, redder than Rudolf’s reindeer nose. Phrases like “If only you’d used the right cream” can be left to us at this point, which is why we have some tips here that will really help you out.
Cooling sunburn – but the right way
When we have a red and throbbing sunburn, we immediately think that the best thing to do is to put pure, cooling ice on it. Please don’t! Our skin is extremely sensitive in this state, which is why we do more damage to it with products that are too cool than a pleasant refreshment. Instead, moist compresses with water or cooled black tea, burn gels from the pharmacy and after-sun products with aloe vera are suitable.
Off into the shade
Yes, it sounds obvious, but if we have caught a sunburn, we urgently need to give our skin a rest. No more after-sun, sun cream and a clear conscience back in the sun: we enjoy our cocktails in the cool shade for at least three days instead of in the blazing heat.
Get out of your clothes
Depending on how severe the sunburn is, every touch can hurt and cause additional stress to the skin. That’s why you need to get out of your tight-fitting shirt or skinny jeans and let as much air as possible into the area.
Drinking helps
No, we don’t mean alcohol to numb the pain: the sunburn has caused our bodies to lose an enormous amount of fluid, which we should urgently replenish by drinking water.
Who stole the coconut
A coconut is not only great for sipping as a drink on the beach, but also contains valuable coconut oil, which provides our skin with anti-inflammatory vitamin E. Coconut oil is ideal for cooling our skin, relieving pain and boosting the healing process, especially in the case of sunburn.
Beware of grandma’s home remedies
We often hear that quark and yogurt are the best home remedies for successfully combating sunburn. We do not recommend them, as they can quickly cause infections on burnt areas and make the situation even worse.
Natural Beauty
If the sunburn is on your face, avoid wearing make-up for a certain period of time. Although many people like to use it to conceal the redness, there is a risk that this will prolong the healing process.
So just strut through everyday life with your red head held high and without make-up.
Visit to the doctor
If it’s a really bad sunburn, even the best tips won’t help much. Go to the doctor and let the specialist do it!
