CosBeauty Magazine #75
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Skin<br />
2.<br />
Moisturise, moisturise,<br />
moisturise<br />
When skin is damp, use a moisturising<br />
lotion that contains aloe vera or soy to<br />
help soothe sunburned skin (steer clear<br />
of petroleum or oil-based products,<br />
which may trap heat and make the<br />
burn worse). Repeat to keep burnt<br />
or peeling skin moist over the next<br />
few days.<br />
When skin is peeling, resist the<br />
temptation and don’t pick at it! Allow the<br />
dead skin to detach on its own. Apply<br />
antiseptic cream to the newly revealed<br />
3.<br />
skin to reduce the risk of infection.<br />
Decrease inflammation<br />
At the first sign of sunburn, taking<br />
6.<br />
aspirin or ibuprofen can help reduce<br />
any swelling, redness and discomfort.<br />
If a particular area feels especially<br />
uncomfortable, you may want to apply a<br />
Protect the skin while<br />
one percent hydrocortisone cream that<br />
it heals<br />
you can buy without a prescription.<br />
4.<br />
Once you’re sunburned, it’s a good<br />
idea to stay clear of the sun for a bit. If<br />
Drink *ALL* the water<br />
you have to be in out in the sun, use a<br />
combination of sun protection methods<br />
Replenish those fluids and drink lots<br />
to protect your skin, including wearing<br />
of water. Sunburn draws fluid to the<br />
clothing that covers your skin. Tightly<br />
skin’s surface and away from the rest<br />
woven fabrics work best – when you<br />
of the body, so drinking extra water<br />
hold the fabric up to a bright light, you<br />
when you are sunburned helps<br />
shouldn’t see any light coming through.<br />
5. 7.<br />
prevent dehydration.<br />
Learn from the burn<br />
When it doesn’t<br />
look right<br />
The bad news? Once you’ve burnt your<br />
beautiful skin, the damage is permanent.<br />
Seek medical help if you have severe<br />
However freaking out isn’t going to<br />
blisters over a large portion of your body.<br />
help. The best thing is to avoid further<br />
If your skin blisters, allow the blisters to<br />
damage and check your skin for anything<br />
heal. Blistering skin means you have a<br />
that seems out of the ordinary.<br />
second-degree sunburn. You should<br />
Don’t beat yourself up about it, just be<br />
not pop the blisters, as blisters form<br />
smart now that the damage is done and<br />
to help your skin heal and protect you<br />
commit to protecting yourself every day,<br />
from infection.<br />
all year long. cbm<br />
84 www.cosbeauty.com.au
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