If you’ve ever experienced a sunburn, you’ll know that it’s not much fun.
The swelling and pain that accompany a sunburn are a result of skin damage, which can be avoided with a few simple actions:
- Stay out of the sun during its peak hours between the hours of 10 am and 4 pm
- Seek shade when you can’t avoid the sun
- Cover up with hats, sunglasses and loose clothing
- Wear a broad spectrum sunscreen with a minimum of SPF 30
If you are one of the more than 1/3 of adults who get a sunburn this year, treat it with over the counter painkiller such as ibuprofen, cool compresses and aloe. Anesthetic sprays and hydrocortisone creams may be advised for more serious burns.
Read more about sunburns here.
