What to do if your skin turns red after a day of sun exposure

As we all know, sunburn is a very common thing in summer, not only for women. In fact, no matter men, women, young or old, it is best to take certain sun protection measures when going out. In summer, the weather is hot, the temperature is high, and the ultraviolet rays are strong. Many people are easily sunburned. Once sunburned, the skin will turn red. So what should you do if your skin turns red after a day of sun exposure? In fact, there are many ways. Let's learn together.

We all know that getting sunburned in the summer is a very common phenomenon and it happens to many female friends. The skin needs to be repaired after being sunburned, so how to remedy the sunburned skin? Let’s take a closer look below!

Ice compress to relieve: Because sunburn causes redness, swelling and pain on the skin, you can use ice compress to help relieve it. Please note that when applying ice compress, the ice should not be in direct contact with the skin to avoid frostbite. Method: Wrap ice cubes in a towel or gauze and apply it to the sunburned area. Or applying a towel soaked in cold water to the sunburned area can relieve the pain and burning sensation of the sunburned area.

Cucumbers are rich in water and contain vitamin C which has strong antioxidant properties. It can enhance the skin's regeneration ability, replenish the moisture lost by the skin, and also relieve pain after sunburn. Method: Squeeze the cucumber into juice, then apply the cucumber juice to the sunburned and painful skin. Wash it off after about 10 minutes. It can help relieve the pain.

Aloe vera juice relieves inflammation. Aloe vera has good anti-inflammatory, fever-reducing and cooling effects. It can help relieve symptoms such as redness, burning, pain, etc. after sunburn, and can also speed up skin recovery. Method: Put the aloe vera leaves in hot water for a while to sterilize them, then peel them and take out the transparent gelatinous substance. Cut them into small pieces and wrap the aloe vera gel with gauze and apply it on the sunburned skin.

Taking a milk bath can help relieve sunburned skin. Use half a dozen cups of milk and soak in warm water. The bathing time should not exceed 10 minutes. You can apply sunscreen products 5 minutes after washing. Generally, if you persist for about a week, the sunburned skin will improve.