Treating sunburns is harder than preventing them. However, half of all
U.S. adults aged 18 – 29 report experiencing at least one sunburn per
year.[1] To get rid of sunburn fast, immediately take a cool shower,
treat the burn with aloe or a deep moisturizer, and keep your skin
hydrated by drinking more water in the days that follow; use other
home treatments, like cold compresses, moistened/cooled tea bags, and
pain relievers, as needed to ease discomfort and promote healing. All
sunburns cause damage to your skin, so you should also work on
avoiding them in the future.
Part
1
Immediate Treatments
1
Upon realizing you are burned, get out of the sun immediately. Each
second of additional sun exposure will worsen your burn. Going indoors
is best. But if this is impossible move into the shadiest nearby spot.
Beach umbrellas provide little protection from UV rays unless they are
very large and made of dense fabric.
Sun exposure to can occur even in the shade, as UV rays reflect off
surfaces and penetrate through everything from clouds to leaves.[2]
2
Take a cool shower or bath. The water will cool your skin and may help
reduce the severity of your burn. Avoid using soap because it will
irritate and dry out your skin. Afterwards, let yourself air-dry.
Using a towel may cause discomfort and chafing.
If you must use a towel, pat your skin lightly rather than rubbing it [3]
3
Apply an aloe vera gel or deep moisturizer. Spread it across your
sunburn to moisturize and cool your skin. Repeat this step frequently,
or at least twice daily, to reduce dryness and peeling.
Consider using a lotion or gel that contains Vitamin C and E, as this
may reduce skin damage.[4]
Avoid products that are oily or contain alcohol.
If you have access to an aloe vera plant, you can obtain gel straight
from the leaves. Simply cut off a leaf, slice it length-wise with a
knife, squeeze out the gel inside, and apply it to your burn.
Gel obtained directly from an aloe vera plant is extremely
concentrated, natural, and effective.
4
Drink plenty of water. Prolonged sun exposure and heat causes
dehydration. A sunburn also draws water to your skin's surface and
away from the rest of your body. [5] Remember to drink extra water for
the next few days.
Go beyond the daily recommendation of eight glasses of water until
your sunburn has healed, especially if you continue to be in hot
weather or participate in sports or other activities that cause you to
sweat.
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