![]() When you look more like Rudolph than Ratajkowski, here's how to cover up your sunburn according to ELLE Senior Beauty Editor - Digital, George Driver. 'Using a weak steroid cream such as 0.5-1% hydrocortisone for 48 hours may decrease pain and swelling caused by sunburn and speed up the healing process, however this is best avoided in small children.' ![]() Be wary of using creams or lotions that contain petroleum, benzocaine, or lidocaine, as these can trap heat in the skin or cause local skin irritation.' 3. Aloe vera not only has a cooling effect on the skin but also acts as an anti-inflammatory. 'Aloe vera or soy containing gels or lotions can be beneficial in soothing the skin. 'If you're at all concerned about the possible damage the sun has done to your skin, make an appointment to see your dermatologist who can assess and advise you appropriately.' Sometimes the DIY approach isn't quite enough, which is where the experts come in. Paracetamol will help with pain but has little effect on inflammation.' 4. 'Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs such as ibuprofen are ideal and should be continued for a period of at least 48 hours if there are no contraindications. 'If you're in pain, analgesia or painkillers can help relieve this and reduce inflammation caused by sunburn,' explains Dr Mahto. In fact, the heat and burning sensation can make life extremely uncomfortable. Pain Reliefįact - sunburn does not feel good. Synthetic body con cover ups are not your friend. 'Wear loose cotton clothing that allows your skin to "breathe" over the sunburnt areas,' encourages Mahto. See previous note about covering up, but keep an eye on the materials you're wearing as well. Plus, it gives you a great reason to invest in some chic linen shirts. 'If you've accidentally burned your skin in the sun, cover up the affected areas and stay in the shade until your sunburn has healed,' advises Dr Mahto. It sounds simple, but covering up in the sun is the easiest way to protect yourself from sunburn in the first place, and prevent it getting worse if it's already occurred. Haydon Perrior How To Treat Sunburn 1.Cover Up ![]() We caught up with consultant dermatologist at Sloane Street's Cadogan Clinic, Dr Anjali Mahto to get her advice on how to treat sunburn and lose that lobster look for good. While, obviously, the end goal is to avoid getting burnt completely, sometimes, even when we're totally on it with the SPF50 situation, sunburn still seems to find us. 'There is a common belief that the sun isn’t as strong in the UK but research shows that over 60% of sunburn happens whilst people are at home rather than abroad.' ![]() 'SPF protection is important wherever you are,' says Boots Soltan Scientific Advisor, Clare O’Connor. Plus, sunburn can affect all skin tones, not just the fairer ones, so getting your sunscreen and SPF game on point is important for everyone. For those of us with a more wan complexion, it's tempting to bare all and let the sun work its magic on our English rose (ok, ridiculously pale) skin.īut when skin cancer is the most common form of cancer in the UK, it seems kind of crazy to take the risk (seriously, get your hands on a decent sun cream ASAP). Sunburn can seriously ruin your tanning plans when the Great British summer finally appears for all of two days. ![]()
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