On vacation it’s easy to get a strong sunburn.
According to statistics, 30% of adults and almost 70% of children regularly get burnt under the sun and get pretty severe burns, and sometimes more than once per season.
Smooth chocolate tan is something many fashionistas are willing to spend hours lying in the sun. And sometimes their zeal turns into a unpleasant sunburn — fever, General weakness, chills, peeling skin. Such symptoms can seriously impair health and can even spoil your entire vacation.
Before and after noon
Optimally, of course, to engage in the prevention of burns. Doctors advise to go in the sun or in the early morning up to noon, or after 16.00. For a start, if you are just starting the beach season should be given sun bath no more than 20 minutes a day. Of course, it is necessary to include in the program of protective creams and sprays that will not burn. Filter the cream it is necessary to choose depending on skin type and how it perceives the sun’s rays. You should also cover up exposed areas of the body clothes — especially because today there are many different options for capes, light dresses, etc., which will help protect vulnerable skin.
Beach first aid kit
The first remedy for burns doctors call the drugs in the form of a cream with Pantothenic acid. They contribute to the disinfection, reduce inflammation and have a protective effect, preventing the penetration of bacteria into the open wound, numb and moisturize the skin. Use these tools every 3-4 hours — but only on the advice of a doctor! The composition includes active components, which can lead to the development of allergies and deterioration of the affected person.
Possible to use cosmetics that contain moisturizers and antioxidants. If you were far from home and do not have special lotions you can get eye creams, balms, after shave and various options of baby creams. The main rule — they should be free of dyes and perfumes.
Just add water!
As first aid you can use cool water. It allows you to remove the pain. The only thing — to find the right temperature in order not to aggravate the situation with hypothermia. Moreover, specialists recommend to take it bath, not the shower, because beating on the body of the jet can be irritating the already inflamed skin. It should be possible to wipe with a soft towel, promaqua body and eliminating friction.
And with sunburn should drink as much as possible. This will help to nourish the body fluid and speed up the regeneration of tissues. The perfect solution is a non-carbonated mineral water and green tea. These drinks are considered a powerful antioxidant that will cleanse the body of toxins.
Milk to help
Widely for the correction of burns on the body and apply a variety of compresses. So, for example, will be useful lotions from yogurt, milk and water in the ratio 1:1:1. They must be applied to the burned area as soon as redness on the skin. A significant advantage of these packs is that they are hypoallergenic. In addition, the dairy quickly hydrate and soothe the skin, but they do not have a disinfecting effect.
You can also use and packs vegetables and fruits. Gauze compress with the pumpkin flesh, grated potatoes, cucumber can alleviate the human condition and soften the skin. Repeat the compresses should be every few hours. Note that it is important to carefully choose because if there is food intolerance to any of its components may experience allergic reaction.
If the burn hurts severe pain, use painkillers. And there are still some basic rules that should be followed:
Need to wear clothes made of natural fabrics to the skin underneath breathe it is Necessary to avoid overheating and re-burns Should support the body with vitamins during this period, because it is vulnerable and prone to infections.
