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How Can I Soothe Sunburn?

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proposes Are you taking a cool shower or bath?

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Most common questions used to investigate

Are you taking a cool shower or bath?

Are you moisturizing your skin?

Do you drink plenty of water?

Are you using any body lotion?

Are you using a green tea?

Are you using a peppermint essential oil in your bath water?

Do you wear tight clothes?

Are you using witch hazel?

Common conclusions

You should start taking cool shower or bath because it can definitely cool your sunburned skin.

After a bath or shower and while skin is still damp, slather on a moisturizer that contains aloe vera to help soothe your skin. When you are sunburned, you need to keep your skin as moisturized as possible to aid its recovery.

Sunburn draws fluid to the skin’s surface and away from the body. Be sure to drink plenty of water and sports drink to replace lost body fluids and replenish electrolytes. This will help your burn heal more quickly.

You should use a gentle moisturizing lotion. Repeat to keep burned or peeling skin moist over the next few days.

Green tea contains tannic acid and theobromine which helps relieve pain and heal damaged skin when applied topically to your sunburn. Brew some green tea and use it as a soothing spray several times a day.

You should try adding few drops of

You should avoid wearing tight clothes because they can irritate your sunburned skin so you should wear loose-fitting clothing to let your skin breath and help it heal faster.

Witch hazel has anti-inflammatory properties, which may help reduce discomfort from sunburn. It may be especially soothing if you mix witch hazel with an aloe vera, which is another plant and anti-inflammatory agent.

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