How to treat a sunburn?

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Without adequate protection, your skin can burn if it is exposed to too much sun ☀️. To help heal and soothe burning skin, it's important to start treating sunburn as soon as you notice it. The first thing to do, of course, is to get out of the sun, preferably indoors.

These tips from dermatologists will help relieve the discomfort and pain:

  • Cool the sunburned area with cold water. Then take frequent cold baths or showers to help relieve the pain. As soon as you get out of the bath or shower, dry off but make sure you leave some water on your skin: pat it gently with your hands and apply a moisturiser to trap the water on the surface of your skin. This can help alleviate dryness.
  • Use a moisturiser that contains aloe vera or soya to help soothe sunburnt skin. If an area feels particularly uncomfortable, apply a burn cream (such as BIAFINE ®). It is not advisable to treat sunburn with anaesthetic products such as benzocaine, as these can irritate the skin or cause an allergic reaction. Ask your pharmacist for advice.
  • Consider taking aspirin or ibuprofen 💊 to help reduce swelling, redness and discomfort. Ask your pharmacist for advice.
  • Keep hydrated. Sunburn draws fluid to the surface of the skin and away from the rest of the body. Drinking plenty of water after sunburn helps prevent dehydration.
  • If your skin blisters, let them heal. Blisters appear on the skin when you've had a second-degree sunburn. It's important not to burst them, as they form to help your skin heal and protect you from infection.
  • Take great care to protect burnt skin from the sun while it heals. Wear clothing that covers your skin when you are outdoors. Anti-UV clothing with UPF 50+ certification will guarantee optimum protection against the sun's harmful rays. What's more, they are specifically designed to be worn in hot weather and are lightweight, loose-fitting and breathable.

Although they may seem temporary, sunburns, which result from too much exposure of the skin to the sun's ultraviolet rays, can cause lasting damage to the skin. This damage increases the risk of skin cancer, which is why it's so important to protect your skin from the sun.

At KER SUN, we provide advice on how to enjoy the sun safely. We also offer a wide range of sun protection clothing for all your activities, for all tastes and for the whole family.