CosBeauty Magazine #75

So you’ve slipped up and are now
well and truly sunburned. Now
what? We bring you our clever
hacks to soothe itchiness and
prevent the dreaded peeling
process. Words by erin docherty
Skin
Help
I’m sunburnt!
We all know the dangers of excessive sun exposure, but
nobody’s perfect and sunburn can happen. You might
have lost track of time, or nodded off, and now you can
tell you’re going to be lobster red and sore.
What do you do? The damage has (regretfully) been done long
term, and it can take several hours for it to manifest itself on your
skin’s surface. So at the first sign, get out of the sun and follow our
hacks to treat sunburn, fast.
Stop the pain
The first couple of days are tender and sore, but there are ways
to minimise the pain you are feeling. Frequent cool baths or
showers will help relieve the pain. As soon as you get out of the
bathtub or shower, gently pat yourself dry, but leave a little water
on your skin. Then, apply moisturiser to help trap the water in
1.your skin. This can help stop the dryness.
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