• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to footer

A French Touch Salon

The finest in Parisian skin care on the central coast.

  • About
  • Le Menu/Book
  • Our Products
  • Specials and Events
  • Skin and Beauty Articles
  • Testimonials
  • Contact

Sunburn Recovery Tips

July 14, 2011 By patkaspian

Summer is here, which typically means more time in the sun.  If you find yourself in the position that you forgot to re-apply your SPF protection consistently throughout the day and you are now suffering from a red, sore sunburn, here are a few ways to treat and soothe your skin.

1.) Drink cold water.  Drinking cold water will lower the temperature of the body and internally hydrate.  This is important to remember because your body loses fluids when it becomes overheated.

2.) Apply a lightweight lotion that contains antioxidants.  Sunburn is the ultimate cause of inflammation and skin damage.  Using a lotion with antioxidants will help reduce damage that a sunburn can cause deep beneath the skin, encouraging repair.  A clear, fragrance free aloe vera gel will relieve and reduce irritation from the burn, while soothing and softening the skin.  The aloe will help restore moisture and lost nutrients that were removed by the sun.  In addition, it can be re-applied continuously to moisturize the burn without causing more damage to the skin. 

3.) Don’t over moisturize with standard lotion.  If you apply too much lotion (without healing power)  to your sunburn, the heavy oils in the lotion have the potential to act as a barrier and trap heat, causing the skin to remain red longer. 

And finally, let this be your lesson – remember to reapply SPF consistently throughout the day, wear a protective hat, and stay under the shade whenever possible.

Share this:

  • Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)
  • Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)

Filed Under: Tips Tagged With: a french touch salon, Aloe vera, Central Coast, Health, Lotion, san luis obispo, Skin, skincare, SPF, Sunburn

Reader Interactions

Comments

  1. Dead Sea Kit says

    April 19, 2013 at 3:41 pm

    whoah this weblog is fantastic i really like studying your
    articles. Keep up the great work! You recognize, many persons are looking around for this info, you can aid them greatly.

Trackbacks

  1. Always Protect Your Skin from the Sun – Sunforgettable can help! « A French Touch Parisian Skincare Salon says:
    July 27, 2011 at 11:21 pm

    […] you forget to apply sun protection while out in the sun and end up with a sunburn, read through Sunburn Recovery Tips and take steps to ensure it doesn’t happen […]

  2. Just Got That Burnin’ Feeling: The Skinny on Sunburn Treatment. « Alternative Health Answers says:
    August 26, 2011 at 10:48 am

    […] Sunburn Recovery Tips (afrenchtouchsalon.wordpress.com) […]

  3. Don’t go unprotected – stay safe with Colorescience Sunforgettable! | A French Touch Parisian Skincare Salon says:
    April 3, 2013 at 3:41 am

    […] you do forget to apply sun protection while out in the sun and end up with a sunburn, read through Sunburn Recovery Tips and take steps to ensure it doesn’t happen […]

Footer

About Us

Located in beautiful San Luis Obispo, California, we offer premier French technique facials, peels, waxing and make-up services.

Connect

Hours

MON         CLOSED
TUES        10AM-4PM
WED         10AM-4PM
THURS     10AM-4PM
FRI            10AM-4PM
SAT           10AM-2PM
SUN          CLOSED

Copyright © 2023 A French Touch Salon · Site Design by Veronica Rains Creative