Sunlight is enough again, but it can bring with it a nasty problem. With expert tips, you can identify and treat sun rash.
Cosmetologist and Guinot trainer Mint Sahrman says that sunburn is a general term that covers unwanted reactions of the skin to sunlight.
Anyone can get a sunburn.
– However, the most typical age for this is 20-40 years. It most often appears in early summer or during winter vacations, when the skin is not used to the sun yet cosmetologist Tiina Tuittu focus.
The reasons can be pharmaceuticals, skin care and sunscreen products, and not being used to the sun.
Sahrman also reminds us to carefully wash protective creams after use. This helps in the prevention and treatment of sunburn.
Sun rash or pimples?
So how can you recognize sunburn?
– Most often, sunburn appears as itchy red spots and blisters or as a slab-like swelling and burning sensation.
Sahrman states that sometimes it is difficult to distinguish sun rash from pimples. Sometimes UVA radiation even promotes acne.
– In this case, we often talk about solar acne, because it is a mixture of acne and sun rash.
Tuittu says that sunburn almost always causes pain or even mild itching.
– Pimples don’t usually itch or cause more pain, so it’s usually the clearest way to distinguish sunburn from pimples. Sun rash also comes quickly and over a large area, pimples and other pimples are more localized, Tuittu sums up.
The solution to this is to find a light, non-pore-clogging sunscreen for impure skin.
“The skin gets used to the sun by tolerating it”
You can notice sunburn after just a few hours of being in the sun. Sahrman says that if the treatment is started immediately after the symptoms appear, you will often feel better within a few days.
Tuittu adds, however, that sometimes the symptoms can last for up to a couple of weeks, but in that case the reaction has been very strong.
– The skin gets used to the sun by tolerating it, but when the symptoms are at their worst, you should stay in the shade and mild hydrocortisone creams and antihistamines are a very good remedy, Tuittu sums up.
Sunburn can be prevented by using high-quality sunscreens that contain both UVA and UVB protection. Sahrman points out that the SPF label alone is not enough.
– Protective creams should also be washed off the skin very carefully after use. It can help prevent and treat sunburn.
A slow, gradual adaptation to the sun is also recommended as a preventive measure. Sahrman also advises adding beta-carotene to the diet.
This is how you treat sunburn
Sunburn can be treated in many different ways.
– Medicines sold over the counter, such as hydrocortisone and antihistamines, as well as a moisturizer suitable for your skin and a soothing mask, usually work as a good first aid.
– You should also soothe the skin with, for example, aloe Vera-based body products or other body products for sensitive skin, Tuittu adds.
Tuittu also reminds us of the importance of protection from the sun.
– Physical protection is often excellently tolerated in the protection of sunburned skin, the chemical load is also lower. Another important thing is to use a sufficient and high enough protection factor.
At least a teaspoon of sunscreen should be used on the face and neck area, he adds.
– Physical protection can be removed most easily with an oil-based cleaning product using a sponge. This way the skin is maintained durable, beautiful and resistant for a long time, Tuittu reminds.
With these products you can:
The cream of the domestic pharmacy brand intended for sensitive skin has a high protection factor of 50. Water-resistant, vegan Atopik sunscreen contains fully physical sun protection and is made in Finland. 37.90 e, University’s pharmacy.
Pleasant, high protection factor sunscreen for the face. Bioderma Photoderm Max SPF50+ sunscreen is a friend of sensitive skin and especially fair skin. The water-resistant composition and high protection factors protect the skin really effectively. A plus for being odorless. 18.90 e, Olo pharmacy.
Etude’s physical sunscreen is hypoallergenic. The sunscreen is vegan and suitable for all skin types, especially sensitive skin. This sunscreen also works flawlessly under makeup, as long as you let it absorb properly first. It doesn’t leave behind a greasy or sticky feeling. 24.90 e, Bearel.
Moisturizing face cream with SPF50 protection factor. The product is well suited for normal and dry skin. CeraVe’s face cream moisturizes and maintains the skin’s protective layer with three ceramides, hyaluronic acid, niacinamide and vitamin E. 16.50 e, Lyco.
Ducray’s Keracnyl UV Anti-blemish fluid is suitable for blemish-prone and acne-prone skin. The light, water-resistant formula does not block skin pores and also helps to reduce impurities on the skin. The SPF 50+ product leaves a matte surface on the face and fits well under makeup. 18.25 e, The university’s online pharmacy.
The SPF 30 Silky Mist body spray from the French pharmacy brand Avène is a very pleasant product and is also suitable for sensitive skin. The velvety composition was easily absorbed and the skin did not remain sticky. The water-resistant formula is suitable for swimmers and all skin types. Stay in standard use! 28.75 e, Bonus pharmacy.
Choose a product with a very high protection factor for the sensitive skin of children and babies. Eucerin’s Sun Sensitive Kids Dry Touch is suitable for sensitive skin. Plenty of tube for the smallest ones in the family. Promise not to stain clothes. 21.41 e, Online pharmacy.
The cleanser, which changes from creamy to oily, is well suited for double cleansing and removes sun protection from the skin at the end of the day. The vegan product is effective, but not drying. A plus for being full. 32 e, Oriflame.
A gel cleanser containing skin-soothing aloe vera leaves the skin clean, but not tight. The unscented product is also suitable for people who are sensitive to scents. A pleasant, new acquaintance. Good price-quality ratio. 14.99 e, Bondi Sands.
The micellar gel cleanser from the Swedish pharmacy cosmetics brand Acon is suitable for all skin types. The cleansing gel is also suitable for sensitive skin and can be wiped off the skin without water, using a cotton pad. Handy pump bottle. 16.39 e, Pharmacy 360.
Mizon’s soothing face water is quickly absorbed into the skin, giving the face an immediate fresh and moisturized feeling. The product is bristle-free, vegan and suitable for all skin types, but especially for dry and cloudy skin. The face wash contains the Cicaluronic compound, which combines the moisturizing and soothing properties of the herbal frog tube and hyaluronic acid. 28.90 e, Bearel.
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