Five Sunburn Solutions for Summer
Photo: courtesy of Baby Quasar1/5Red Light LED Treatment
Inflammation can be your biggest enemy when dealing with sunburns. If there’s rapid inflammation in the area of your burn, this could potentially lead to long-term sun damage. Using a Red Light LED Treatment will help decrease inflammation.
Baby Quasar Red Light Therapy Device, $349. Beautybar.com.
Photo: courtesy of Hart2/5Cold Soy Milk Compress
The soymilk sitting in your fridge and the gauze in your first aid kit can actually help your sunburn. The combination of the cold soymilk and the compress will act as an anti-inflammatory, with the additional benefit of providing antioxidants.
Hart Large Gauze Compress, $3. Firstaidsuppliesonline.com.
Photo: courtesy of Cortizone 103/5Hydrocortisone Cream
Hydrocortisone Cream is commonly used to reduce swelling and itching, providing comfort to the skin when you feel the painful combination of the burn’s sting and itch.
Cortizone 10 Intense Healing Hydrocortisone Anti-Itch Creme, $8. Target.com.
Photo: courtesy of First Degree4/5Biafine Cream
Biafine Cream helps with hydration and wound healing. It’s an emollient, so it will lubricate the skin, providing moisture and anti-inflammatory properties. Biafine Cream is by prescription only, so if you can’t pick that up, take a trip over to your local pharmacy for this one!
First Degree Therapeutic Burn Cream, $9. Walgreens.com.
Photo: courtesy of Banana Boat5/5Aloe Vera Gel
Aloe Vera Gel has topical numbing properties that decrease the sting associated with sunburns. Putting it in the fridge will add an element of coolness to your soothing.
Banana Boat Soothing Aloe After Sun Gel, $6. Soap.com.
