Mistakes To Avoid After A Sunburn

Although sunburn can surprise you quickly, regaining clear and healthy skin can be more laborious. We have listed all the bad habits, too often repeated during skin burns, to be banned as quickly as possible. Sunburn is an inflammation of the skin that should not be taken lightly! It appears following too long exposure to UVB rays generated by the sun. There are 3 degrees of burn: 

1. In the first degree, the skin reddens and becomes hot and painful.
2. In the second superficial degree, the skin forms blisters on the surface
3. In the second profound degree, the blisters contain a clear liquid, and the epidermis is destroyed

Thus, following a skin burn, the skin must be treated delicately. This is why we have listed the daily actions that damage your skin further and slow down healing.

Remove Hair With Depilatory Wax

When the skin has been weakened by the sun, it is strongly recommended not to continue to tighten it through hair removal. Depilatory wax alters the protective horny layer of the epidermis. For this, it is recommended to anticipate hair removal two days before exposure to the sun. Also, note that depilatory cream should also be avoided. Containing perfume could degrade your hydrolipidic film and thus irritate your burned skin. 

Wipe Your Skin By Rubbing It With A Towel 

Watch out for bad reflexes! When you get out of the shower, dry your damp skin by lightly patting your body to absorb any remaining drops in case of sunburn. By rubbing vigorously with a towel, you risk causing your skin to peel, thus altering the skin barrier. I prefer tapping with a clean, soft towel, ideally microfiber.  

Apply Bikini, Then Re-Expose Yourself

Suppose a bikini is particularly soothing and refreshing on a sunburn. You must be careful not to re-expose yourself to the sun afterward. Indeed, under UV rays, this emulsion would create a magnifying effect, favoring a bullous detachment of the epidermis. Blisters would then appear, indicating that your epidermis is too fragile. Opt for an application when the sun sets at the end of the day. At night, your skin activates its cell renewal and regenerates more easily. 

Wearing Clothes That Are Too Tight

One of the rules to follow to maintain clear skin is that of dressing. It is essential to dress in loose clothing, allowing the skin to breathe. If a sunburn is wrapped in tight tissues, this would cause friction on the skin, encouraging irritation and degrading the hydrolipidic film. Bet on dresses or wide pants. 

Apply Perfume To A Sunburn

Perfume should be avoided in case of sunburn! Rich in alcohol, this would aggravate the inflammation of your skin already burned by a sunburn. In addition, it is photosensitizing, which is why you feel the potential appearance of brown spots in the event of exposure. Whatever the case, in summer, avoid fragrances containing alcohol and favor natural waters or alcohol-free perfumed mists. 

Wash With Boiling Water 

If in summer, it is sometimes tempting to spend time in the shower to free yourself from the sweat and impurities accumulated during the day, be careful to adjust the water temperature correctly. Boiling water (above 39 degrees) will dry the skin, promote sebum production, and alter the hydrolipidic film. If a sunburn weakens your skin, wash with lukewarm water (between 36 and 39 degrees) to facilitate healing. 

Cover Your Blisters With Bandages 

As with clothing, the skin needs to breathe to heal from a skin burn. Even more so, if your sunburn has exceeded the first degree of burn, if you think you are doing the right thing by camouflaging your blisters to avoid confronting them with other foreign bodies, know that open air is the best remedy. Likewise, it is strongly recommended not to pierce them, as this increases inflammation and generates additional blisters. 

Exfoliate Your Skin

You will have understood that the skin hates friction in the event of a sunburn. This is why we also skip scrubs. Although it is recommended to exfoliate your skin in summer to prolong and maintain your tan, it is contraindicated to do so if you have sunburn. On the contrary, in the event of a skin burn, generously moisturize your skin at bedtime. Postpone your scrubs when your skin has regained all its elasticity. 

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