Nothing dampens a fun day out in the sun, than a case of sunburnt skin. Sheepishly, we all know how painful a case of sunburn can be! So responding to sunburn quickly, with the best sunburn remedies, can help with the healing process.
One of the best sunburn remedies is don’t get sunburnt! Duh, right?! But 1 in 8 Australians still get sunburnt on an average summer weekend. And it doesn’t just happen when we’re at the beach or the local pool. It commonly occurs when we’re putting on a barbie in the backyard or pulling out the weeds.
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The knock on effect, according to the Australian Cancer Council, is that sunburn causes 95% of melanomas, which is the most harmful type of skin cancer. To avoid sun damage, use sun protection when you head out in the sun. Cover up with clothing, stay in the shade, and wear 30+ sunscreen, a hat and sunnies.
If you have severe sunburn always see medical attention, especially if your skin is blistering or you feel nausea. But for mild sunburn, sunburn remedies include staying out of the sun to let the healing process begin.
Other sunburn remedies should include placing a cool face cloth on your face to soothe your skin and avoid using skin care containing actives, toners and acne and blackhead products that may irritate sensitive, burnt skin even further.
Check out our gallery of products that can help protect and soothe your skin when out in the sun.
Natralus Ultra Skin Repair Pure Hydrating Gel
This after sun care repair gel contains organic paw paw, organic aloe vera and vitamin E, to help soothe and heal skin.
Ella Bache Great 50+ Facesaver Active
Not only does this sunscreen protect your skin from harmful UV rays, but enriched with pomegranate, cranberry, grapeseed, shea butter, jojoba and lanolin, it works to keep your skin hydrated.
SunSense Daily Face SPF 50+
This Sunsense offering is the ultimate multitasking everyday sunscreen. It offers a matte finish, a sheer tint, is oil-free and non-comedogenic so it won’t block pores and contains Nicotinamide and vitamin E to help improve the appearance of your skin.
