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How to Handle Sunburns

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How to Handle Sunburns

By Valerie

As a lady, your skin is the epitome of your beauty and the home of your embedded charm, but what do you do when you stay out in the sun for too long and your skin begins to have an uneven tone?Don’t you worry! I’ve got tips on how to handle such situations.
  1. Take a cold bath or use ice blocks to soothe your skin.
  2. Exfoliate with a gentle scrub.
  3. Allow your skin to air dry. Don’t use a towel.
  4. Use a moisturizer to restore moisture to your skin, or
  5. Use honey/aloe vera because of their healing and moisturizing properties, let it stay for 20-30 mins before rinsing
  6. Use cocoa butter or shea butter at night to restore and rejuvenate your skin
It would take at least 7 days for your skin to heal, you can also prevent sunburns by:
  1. Staying moisturized as the sun dries up your skin, which would make it prone to burning
  2. Using good sunscreen that is suitable for your skin
  3. Drinking enough water to stay hydrated
  4. Wearing protective clothing (clothes that cover your arms and legs)
  5. Using an umbrella when under the sun
  6. Spending less time under the sun
  7. Reapplying your sunscreen every two hours when outside
  8. Carrying a small bottle of sunscreen in your bag for re-application when outside
It’s best to go for sunscreen lotions instead of sprays and sticks because they are most effective in protecting you from sunburns.

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Valerie Ihenachor|Thephotonaut studios

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Valerie
Valerie Ihenachor is a young female writer. She’s a young Nigerian creative that also indulges in photography. She loves to write fictional stories, poems and sometimes articles. She spends her time watching anime, movies and listening to music. She also has interests in comedy and astrology. Valerie is a lover of animals and nature. She loves to spend her time alone in her space listening to music. Valerie Is currently pursuing her life ambitions

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