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This article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it. Learn more Sunburn is serious (Image: Getty) Sunburn may feel hot to touch and sore, so you may want to speed up the healing process. In fair skin, the sunburn may appear pink or red; in darker skin, there may not be a noticeable change in the colour of the skin , but pain may be felt.

As soon as you realised you have a sunburn , it's critical to get out of the sun as soon as possible. Sunburn is proof that the sun's powerful UV rays have damaged which your skin , skin cells and may lead to long-term consequences such as wrinkling of the skin and cancer. function loadOvpScript(){let el=document.



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.. Keep plants 'safe' from sunburn to support their 'health' and 'growth' [LATEST] Mum's simple sunscreen step that keeps kids safe in the sun [INSIGHT] Skin expert reveals the most common summer problems - and how to treat them [EXPERT] Sunscreen is important all over the body (Image: Getty) While covering the skin from more sun exposure is paramount, so is the type of moisturiser you use to treat the burn.

Aftersun creams and sprays are designed for this purpose, as they typically contain aloe vera, which is soothing to the skin. Examples include Nivea Sun After Sun Moisture , £6.60 from Boots and Amazon.

co.uk , and Hawaiian Tropic After Sun Lotion £7.40.

Aloe vera helps cools and hydrate the skin, which can help relieve the symptoms of sunburn. Trending Moisturises with aloe vera are the best (Image: Getty) SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding.

You can unsubscribe at any time. Read our Privacy Policy The hydrating moisturiser prevents the skin from drying out further, which could result in peeling skin and blisters. Aloe vera contains a compound known as loin, which has notable anti-inflammatory properties to help soothe the skin further.

One moisturiser to completely avoid on sunburn is anything with petroleum jelly, the. NHS confirmed. Ice should also be avoided, as should itching of the skin or tight-fitting clothing.

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