How to repair sunburn and redness on the face

The sun is particularly strong in the summer, and it is easy to get sunburned on your face when you go out. If certain relief measures are not taken in time, persistent facial redness and itching are likely to occur, and may cause problems such as post-sun pigmentation and the appearance of spots. So after sunburn on your face, you must take correct calming measures to repair the problem of facial redness in time.

1. What to do if your skin is sunburned

Methods/Steps

1. If the skin is red but there is no other abnormality, it is a mild sunburn. You can use light salt water for cold compress and it will usually recover.

2. When the skin is red and accompanied by a burning sensation, disinfect it with light salt water. At the same time, eat more fresh vegetables and fruits. You can apply fresh cucumber slices to the affected area to increase the moisture, elasticity and recovery ability of the skin.

3. When the skin is red and painful, use sulfur soap to take a bath to relieve itching and sterilize. You can apply fresh aloe vera, or apply some silicone cream or cod liver oil ointment to lubricate and protect the newly grown epidermis. Pay attention to rest, drink plenty of boiled water, and eat more fruits and vegetables to supplement vitamins.

4. If the skin is red and swollen, accompanied by burning and pain, apply burn ointment to the affected area and avoid sun exposure. This is one

Be sure to use some after-sun repair products, otherwise the pigmentation will be a bit serious.

5. If red spots, blisters, etc. appear on the skin and it itches and hurts like a burn, it is a severe sunburn and requires application of moist burn ointment and oral desensitization drugs. The blisters can be punctured, but the epidermis should not be peeled off. If the condition worsens, seek medical attention immediately.

2. Precautions

Don't go out in the sun again after getting sunburned, as the sunburn will be doubled.

After sunburn, scaling and peeling will occur within a few days after treatment, and temporary pigmentation will be left. This is normal. Do not pull off the dandruff with your hands.

When the skin shows early symptoms of sunburn such as redness, swelling, dryness and slight peeling, it is not suitable to use general cleaning products. When cleaning the skin, it is best to use a weakly acidic cleaning product that matches the pH value of the skin.

After sunburn, you can only apply cold compresses and wash your face with cool boiled water. Do not use hot water, which will aggravate the pain.

If your back is sunburned, sprinkle talcum powder on the bed before going to bed to reduce friction between the bed and your skin.