SUNBURNED ? TRY THESE TIPS .

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So you spent a little too much time in the sun and forgot to reapply sunscreen and now you’re fried !
Yes, it is a little painful but there are ways to alleviate the pain and the actual burn a little quicker than just waiting.
Here they are…
 1. Aloe Vera - Soothing and calming , this will help the burn feel and heal better . Get the pure 100% Aloe. You can even keep it in the fridge to keep cold . That usually feels good on a burn .
 2. Honey - I love honey for the skin! According to research, it helps heal wounds, and applying some to your sunburn can encourage the growth of new skin cells . It also has a lot of antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties .
 3. Milk Bath - It has anti-inflammatory properties that help heal a sunburn . I find this one to be quite effective.
 4. Cortisone Cream - Use this if it is swelling and really painful .
 5. Drink Water - Staying hydrated is important because this burn is very dehydrating .
 6. Grape Seed Oil - Another one of my favorites! I like to use this instead of lotion because this will penetrate the skin and actually moisturize whereas a lotion will just sit on the surface . Ouch !!
 What to Avoid
 1. Hot Water- Super drying to the skin .
 2. Abrasive/Harsh Soaps- Your skin needs TLC so if you must cleanse, you a moisturizing cleanser so you aren’t stripping your skin .
3. Perfumes/Colognes- The chemicals can irritate the skin .
 4. Lotions/Heavy Creams/Vaseline- As I mentioned above, the lotion sits on the surface and this can trap the heat in and actually slow down the healing. I also think it promotes peeling.

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