Rather than focus on lightening the skin, it is recommended to hydrate it and give it the proper care, according to the dermatologist’s instructions.
When we don’t pay attention and burn our skin unevenly and we get marks of clothing, we don’t feel comfortable. So we may think that lightening sunburned skin may be the solution.
However, even when sunburn is not aesthetically pleasing to us, the most important thing is not to clarify it but to try to hydrate it and take care of it in the best possible way. Only in this way can we manage to alleviate the redness and match the tone.
In case we have doubts about how to care for the skin in these circumstances or other related issues, we can always consult with the dermatologist, as stated by Dr. Rocío Gil Redondo.
More than brighten, take care of sunburned skin
By applying sunscreen daily and retouching it whenever necessary, we can greatly prevent sunburn and, also, stay with an uneven skin tone. Especially in the summertime, when we all want to wear an attractive tan.
Now, if we already have an uneven tone, we should not abandon the application of sunscreen. Rather we must take care of this, even more, to avoid burning more and accentuate the problem.
In addition to applying enough sunscreen, we must maintain good hydration. This means that we must be aware of applying a good after sun and a moisturizer. Not only when we feel more burning, but daily.
Additionally, we must maintain good hydration internally. This means that we must make sure we drink enough water a day, depending on our thirst, and consume healthy foods (such as fruits) that help us achieve this goal. Some of the most popular options are usually watermelon and melon, but there are many more that we can choose from.
Hydrate the skin with aloe vera?
Aloe vera is a plant that, according to popular beliefs, we should all have at home to take care of our skin, especially in the event of suffering a minor burn or sunburn.
Cutting one of its leaves, opening it in half, extracting the pulp and cleaning it with plenty of water and then applying the gel to the affected area, can provide relief, in addition to hydration.
However, it must be clarified that, in order for aloe vera to provide good results, we must combine its application with other good habits, such as those already mentioned above. In addition, we must be consistent in its application. It will not be worth applying it one day, it will have to be applied regularly.
- The use of aloe vera as an element to care for the skin is controversial in several cases.
- Although in general there are those who accept its use in case of thermal burns of degree 1 and 2, there are others who recommend avoiding its use.
- Keep in mind that there are people who are allergic to aloe vera, so it is essential to know the skin type well before resorting to this or any other natural element to relieve discomfort or a burn.
Prevention is key to avoid lightening sunburned skin
Despite all these solutions, we want to stress again the importance of not exposing yourself to the sun unduly. Sometimes it is not enough just to apply sunscreen, but we must answer questions such as: do we replace it throughout the day or do I use an appropriate protection factor for the skin?
Likewise, we cannot forget other elements that protect us from the sun. For example, glasses, use a hat, a kind of cool shawl to cover the shoulders… In short, accessories that will avoid sunburned skin.
Sunburned skin not only causes undesirable blemishes, it also makes us vulnerable to skin cancer. So protecting yourself is very important. Since we have so many options around us to do it, why not use them?
Never go outside without sunscreen, at the beach or at the pool use an umbrella and don’t forget sunglasses. Prevention is the best of remedies.