Treating sunburn if you get caught out
Sunburn occurs when living tissue is over-exposed to ultraviolet radiation causing it to change in colour from slightly pink to severely red or purple. Obviously, it is better to protect the skin from the sun, but if sometimes you get caught out, the skin will feel hot and sore, and if severe, cause blisters, fever, nausea and dehydration. Sunburn treatment won’t heal your skin, but may ease pain, swelling and discomfort. Try to: Cool the burnt skin with a cold, wet towel or soak in a cool bath with baking soda (approx. 60g in a bath). You will need to repeat this through the day, about 10 minutes at a time. Apply a cooling gel, lotion or a moisturising cream....