How to Get Rid of Sunburned Skin

Sunburn is the result of skin damage from too much exposure to ultraviolet (UV) light, usually from the sun's rays or artificial sunlamps. Symptoms include red, swollen and painful skin that is warm to the touch. Sometimes blisters develop and affected skin may start to peel after several days. Though the symptoms of sunburn are usually temporary and fade on their own over the course of several days, once skin sunburn occurs, there is no "quick-fix" cure. However, correct first aid will reduce the discomfort and promote healing.

Things You'll Need

• Flannel or towel
• Pure aloe vera gel
• Gauze

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Instructions

• 1

  Move to a shaded area, preferably indoors, as soon as you notice you are suffering from sunburn, as further sun exposure will only worsen your condition.

• 2

  Take a cool bath or shower immediately to cool down the affected area.

• 3

  Soak a flannel or towel in cool water and apply as a cold compress to burnt skin.

• 4

  Apply a pure aloe vera gel to the affected area to soothe and hydrate the skin.

• 5

  Cover any blisters with gauze to protect them from bursting and increasing the risk of infection.

• 6

  Continue to apply pure aloe vera gel to the affected area as the damaged layer of skin peels.