We usually try to protect the skin from the sun when summer comes, but often give little importance to this care during the cold of winter? thinking (wrong!) that this season's sun is less harmful to skin health.
Ultraviolet radiation is the main villain of healthy and beautiful skin and although in winter the impact is less, care should be continuous throughout the seasons. And if even knowing the importance of sunscreen could not escape sunburn, follow these 5 tips to reduce stinging and redness.
1. Cold Water Compresses
Cold baths and cold water compresses provide plenty of relief for sunburned skin, reducing swelling and pain. You can also add oat flakes as the grain has soothing properties that can lessen discomfort without drying out the skin.
For burns in sensitive areas, such as the skin of the face and thighs, compresses with iced tea (eg chamomile) are indicated.
2. Hydration
Baths and compresses relieve skin burning but may steal hydration. Therefore prevent dryness of bruised skin by applying a moisturizer shortly after showering and several times a day. Look for herbal moisturizing creams like Aloe Vera, or those containing collagen and liposomes (able to deeply moisturize the skin and aid in its restoration).
A tip: Leave the fire hydrant in the refrigerator minutes before applying. Thus, besides moisturizing it will relieve the burning sensation.
3. Avoid soap
Soap and soap can irritate burnt skin, favoring dryness and consequently increasing sun damage. Therefore, it is most recommended that the bath is only with water, without rubbing the skin.
4. Abuse of liquids
Moisturizes the skin from the inside out too, consuming a lot of water. Other liquids are also welcome, such as coconut water and fruit juices. For juices, give preference to those made with antioxidant-rich fruits like pineapple, watermelon and melon.
5. Stay away from the sun
This is somewhat obvious advice, but very important. Burned skin takes 3 to 6 months to return to normal and during this time it is much more vulnerable to other burns. So escape the sun for a few days to avoid further damage to your skin. Remember that even in the shade you are exposed to ultraviolet light and the sunscreen is indispensable.
And after the discomfort passes, promise yourself:? this will not happen again. Carelessness and protection cause damage to the skin that accumulates over a lifetime and is often difficult to reverse. The more care the better.
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