Symptoms to look out for if you’ve got a sunburn:

A sunburn is nothing but red, painful skin that feels hot when touched. It usually appears after a few hours of too much UV exposure. Treating sunburns with home remedies can provide relief upto a certain extent, but it normally takes a few days to fade away. 

Here are few signs and symptoms of a sunburn:

1. Change in skin tone, such as pinkiness or redness
2. Skin that feels hot to touch
3. Swelling 
4. Fluid-filled blisters
5. Pain and tenderness
6. Headache, nausea, temperature and fatigue, if the burn is severe

Sunburn symptoms only start to show up after a few hours of exposure to ultraviolet light. But, it might take a day or two to figure out the severity of the sunburn.

Within a few days, your skin will start healing itself. 

How to treat sunburns effectively?

To help the skin heal, it is important to start your sunburn treatment as soon as you notice it. Here are some tips that you need to follow in order to get rid of the discomfort. 

1. Take cool baths:

Bathing or showering frequently with cool water can help relieve the pain. As soon as you are done bathing/showering, pat your skin dry using a soft towel. 

2. Moisturize:

Due to the sunburn, your skin tends to feel rough and dry. In order to avoid dryness, apply a moisturizer that contains aloe vera to help soothe the burnt area. You can also apply a sunburn cream.

3. Hydrate:

We can’t emphasize enough as to how important this step is. A sunburn draws the fluid towards the affected part of the skin and away from the rest of your body which can cause dehydration. So, drink a lot of water.

4. Dress rightly:

Make sure you wear fabrics that are soft and do not feel harsh on the burnt part of your skin. In case you’ve got to step outside, wear close knit fabrics that do not allow light to cross through them. 

5. Leave your blisters alone:

Blistering means you have a second-degree sunburn. If you’ve got blisters, let them heal in their own sweet time. Never pop your blisters because this can cause a lot of pain and can also lead to infections. 

If you do not see a consistent recovery in your sunburn, make sure you reach out to a doctor for proper medical guidance. It isn’t a good idea to tackle a bad burn at home because it can get worse and can further risk infections. 

Easy remedies to de tan at home:

No one likes the harsh sun, do we?

Exposure to the sun not only tans your skin, but can even cause dark spots and hyperpigmentation. If you are worried about tanning this summer, then fret not! We’ve got some easy fixes that you can try if you want to de tan at home.

1. Lemon juice and honey:

- Squeeze a fresh lemon in a bowl and add honey to it.

- Apply the mixture on your skin for 30 mins

- Rinse off a with a mild face wash

Quick Tip: Add some sugar to this mixture and transform it into a scrub.

2. Coconut milk:

- Take a little amount of coconut milk in a bowl

- With a cotton ball apply it all over your face

- Let it dry and rinse off with lukewarm water 

Quick Tip: Use a de tan face wash after this for instant results. 

3. Almond scrub:

- Grind some almonds and add rose water to it

- Squeeze some lemon it in and scrub away

- Wash your face with a mild cleanser

Quick Tip: Follow with a de tan face wash for visible results. 

Don’t forget to be consistent with these tips if you choose to de tan at home. 

How to avoid getting a sunburn?

The best way to avoid getting a sunburn is by minimizing your exposure to the harsh rays of the sun. Apart from this, we’ve rounded up a list of 10 preventive tips that you can keep in mind to refrain from getting a sunburn.

1. Avoid heading outdoors during peak hours from 10 AM to 3PM. 
2. Stay in locations with shade.
3. Protect your eyes with UV glasses. 
4. Use a sunscreen with SPF 30 and above.
5. Reapply your sunscreen every 2 hours.
6. Make sure you cover the exposed parts of your body like the ears, neck and the top of your feet. 
7. Don’t miss your lips! Protect your lips with a lip balm that has SPF in it. 
8. Wear long-sleeved clothes made of tightly-knit fabrics.
9. Accessorize with a hat to protect your face.
10. Be extra careful around sand and water as they reflect UV rays.

If you do not take the sun seriously, do not take it lightly either! Make sure you follow these measures to lower your odds of getting a sunburn. 

This way you the sun won’t keep you from having all the fun!