You Just Got Sunburned To A Crisp—Now What?

All of us have been through at least one excruciatingly painful process of being sunburn for a couple of days. This seemingly unavoidable nuisance takes a toll on your physical and mental well-being. If you wish to get through it efficiently we have some helpful tips and tricks to alleviate your pain and discomfort.

  1. Cool Down

Your body temperature will inevitably go up when you are sunburnt. Your skin makes influences your temperature and can cause a very uncomfortable sensation. You will feel as though you are burning up.


Think of any ways to cool down. Take long cold showers, swim in cool water if you can, and spend time in air-conditioned space. Consider getting a fan and lying under it on a daily basis.

It helps if you moisturize your skin with cooling creams. This will help you feel at ease and soothe your skin efficiently.

  1. Hydrate

Do not forget to take in a lot of fluids. Your body is still in a state of shock and will perspire a lot. You will need all the extra fluid it sweats out.

  1. Don’t Touch Any Blisters


If you have obtained second-degree sunburn you will probably have some blisters on your body. Do not attempt to pop or touch the blisters. This will slow down your recovery and you might be risking an infection by tampering with blisters. Not to mention it will hurt to have open wounds.

  1. Keep Yourself Safe

Once you’ve recovered from a sunburn, try to protect your skin as much as you can. Do not go out in the sun, cover yourself with light colored breezy clothes, keep hydrating your body with water, and nurture your skin with lotion.

  1. Don’t Ignore the Pain


If your level of discomfort reaches its pinnacle, don’t hesitate to help yourself with medication. Take aspirin or ibuprofen to help alleviate the pain. Once your stress levels are down your body will recover faster.

  1. Rest and Relaxation

If your body is under a lot of stress, both physically and mentally, it will take a longer time to recover. You have to arrange some stress relief methods and keep your body and mind cool. Don’t forget to get a good night’s sleep if you wish to recover sooner.