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Few people are happy when they realize that they need first aid.
It can happen even if we thought we were prepared. We used sunscreen. We dived under the shade where possible, but the sun still found its way.
Now your skin is red, angry and radiant warmth, and you know that you are dealing with damaged, inflamed skin.
Unfortunately, many home -based remedies that are advertised on the internet can actually be damaged by your skin. The burnt skin is incredibly vulnerable. The protective outer barrier is compromised, inflammation runs high and your skin is in crisis mode.
The wrong approach during those first critical hours after the burn can lead to increased scars, long -term healing, infection or other poor results.
In this message we invalidate some common myths about first aid and offer softer, caring solutions that work better for healing your skin.
Sunburn First Aid Mist #1: Put ice directly on the skin
It seems like the logical approach. You use ice cream for other injuries, so why not sunburn? By the way, it will cool down, right?
Why it is harmful: Placing directly on the skin can cause ice burning, which is similar to freezing. The burnt skin is already damaged, so adding extreme cold can narrow the blood vessels too quickly, which may delay the healing. In some cases it can worsen the injury.
A better idea: Use a cool (not cold) compress. Soak a clean cloth in cool water and carefully place it over the affected area. You can also use a relaxing, anti -inflammatory spray, such as CV SkinLabs Rescue + Relief Spray. It offers immediate cooling lighting without shocking the skin and contains calming ingredients such as Aloe, Waterlelie, Komfrey and Valerian. It wins the best after-sun soer soer year after year!
Error #2: Slathering on petroleum jelly
Some people think that applying oil gelei to a sunburn will help because it is ‘sealed in the moisture’. That may sound good, but it is not ideal for a fresh sunburn.
Why it is harmful: Petroleum jelly creates an occlusive barrier that can catch heat, making it harder for the skin to cool down. It can also prevent air circulation, which desperately needs your inflamed skin.
A better idea: Choose a breathable ointment, such as our restorative skin balm, a clean exchange for Vaseline and other products based on petroleum. The breathable formula is full of calming, moisturizing and healing ingredients for a quick recovery of a sunburn.
You can also use a lightweight anti -inflammatory moisturizer, such as our central heating skinlabs calming moisture that hydrates without catching heat.
Sunburn First Aid Mist #3: Products based on alcohol -based customs
Striking toners, after-so-gels or even some aloe vera products can contain alcohol. They may feel cool in the beginning, but that feeling can cheat.
Why it is harmful: Alcohol actually dries out the skin. It can also put a new burn and it disrupts the skin barrier, postponing healing and increasing the risk of peeling and scars.
A better idea: Always check the ingredients on all products you use. If alcohol is at the top of the ingredient list, do not use that product. Use alcohol -free products that are designed for sensitive skin. Our salvation + relief spray is a great option – it cools with contact, reduces inflammation and hydrates without alcohol.
Error #4: blister blisters or peeling the dead skin
It is tempting to pop any blisters that show up or to peel the flaking skin. However, it is best to resist! Blisters are the natural protection of your body for the healing tissue underneath.
Why it is harmful: If you pop them, you create open wounds that are more vulnerable to infections. By peeling the skin that is not ready to get off, raw, healing tissue is also exposed and can lead to scars.
A better idea: Let blisters intact and let your skin shed naturally. If a blister breaks naturally, carefully clean the area with mild soap and water and then protect it with a loose, breathable bandage. Before peeling the skin, regularly hydrate, so that the skin is softened and it is easier to throw when it is ready.
Sunburn First Aid Mist #5: Take hot showers of Baths
You can be tempted to jump in the shower or bath and “wash the burn” or to peel off the skin, but be careful because hot water is the enemy of damaged skin.
Why it is harmful: Hot water strips the skin of its natural oils and can make inflammation worse, making you feel more painful and tight afterwards.
A better idea: Take lukewarm or cool baths and showers. Pat the skin carefully dry – do not rub – and follow our calming moisture or body repair lotion to lock hydration.
Error #6: Use fucking sprays with “-caine” ingredients
Freely available narcotic sprays that contain benzocaine, lidocaine or similar ingredients can help relieve pain, but they can also cause allergic reactions or make skin irritation worse in some people.
Why it can be harmful: These products can cause reactions in some people with sensitive skin. They can also mask pain that indicates deteriorating damage, so that you cannot seek extra care when needed.
A better idea: Focus instead on cooling and anti -inflammatory approaches. Cool compresses, soft moisturizing creams (such as the moisturizing creams from central heating labs) and oral anti -inflammatory drugs, such as ibuprofen, can offer pain relief without the risk of current reactions. All products from CV SkinLabs are full of anti -inflammatory, skin thus and calming ingredients. Our Rescue + Relief Spray also offers cooling lighting with soft, skin -friendly ingredients instead of drugs.
Sunburn First Aid Miss #7: Ignore hydration, inside and outdoors
A sunburn pulls liquid to the surface of the skin and away from the rest of the body, which leads to general moisture loss. And although you may think that you ‘have to breathe your skin’, it takes intoxicated moisture to dry, tight and wrestling, making it longer to heal.
Why it is harmful: Most people do not realize that the right healing requires both internal hydration and external care. Dehydrated skin is also more susceptible to cracking, peeling and irritation. A damaged skin barrier also means that you are more vulnerable to infection or sensitivity on the road.
A better idea: Apply the lightweight, calming moisturizer of a central heating skinlabs several times a day. They contain ingredients such as beta-glucan, aloe, bisabolol and oats extract that can help restore the balance. Avoid scents, dyes and essential oils. Your skin is in crisis mode and needs the softest support. Our Rescue + Relief Spray and both moisturizing creams are ideal for damaged skin.
Moreover, drink a lot of water – more than normal to help your body deal with inflammation and supporting healing. Stay completely out of the sun until your skin is healed. When you go out again, be extra diligent about the protection of the sun, because the newly healed skin is more sensitive to damage.
Give your skin the soft care it deserves!
The internet is full of do -ing -yourself – -sunburn treatments, from vinegar solutions to butter applications. Some home remedies can be useful, such as the use of cooling compresses, but others can be harmful or even dangerous. For example, vinegar can cause chemical burns on compromised skin, while butter can catch heat and bacteria. Even some essential oils can cause serious reactions.
Stay with treatments that have been safe and effective for burnt skin. The goal is to support, not interfere or add extra stress of the natural healing process of your skin.
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