The best sunburn remedies
Enjoyed a little too much fun in the sun? Yes us too. Here's the tell-all guide on how to best soothe that shrimp-like skin
The sunburn treatment taskforce
If your tanning plans went a little askew and you're feeling the burn then read on for the most helpful tips and treats for easing the heat. Of course, the key message is not to damage skin at all, and slather on a golf ball sized blob of SPF50 - we love these. But in the meantime, if you’ve missed a spot, don’t sweat it; we have the tell-all guide on the best skin soothers, sun burn relief to take the temperature down, extend your tan and ease the pain.
Dr. Catherine Borysiewicz, Consultant Dermatologist at the Cadogan Clinic offers her top-tips to relieve your symptoms until your skin heals:
• Cool your skin by having a cold bath or shower, or try a cold compress on the affected area.
• Drink plenty of fluids to cool you down and prevent dehydration.
• If you need to, take painkillers, such as ibuprofen or paracetamol.
• If you have blisters – gently pop them with a sterile needle – but leave the skin intact – as this acts as a natural plaster to heal.
• Apply enough cream so that it sits on top of the skin, and as soon as it starts to disappear – apply more.
The post sunburn kit
Frédéric Malle’s Eau de Magnolia After Sun Balm, £45
A watery gel that cools on contact, lowering the temperature of any hotspots and leaves skin beautifully scented of magnolia and tuberose.
Buy here
Biafine Emulsion £13.99
This French pharmacy favourite is usually prescribed for use after radiotherapy, in burns cases, and for post laser peels, to calm and heal; but it’s also super efficient at treating your skin damage too.
Buy here
Aesop Petitgrain Reviving Body Gel, £25.00
Petitgrain Reviving Body Gel is loaded with aloe and hydrating panthenol to replenish hot and inflamed skin. It’s ideal for taking the sting out of sunburn and smells herbal-y great too.
Buy here
CeraVe Moisturising Cream, £3.20
It contains three essential ceramides that work on a slow time release – so you’re hydrated continuously, along with hyaluronic acid, which helps to restore your skin's protective barrier.
Buy here
Lancaster Tan Maximiser Repairing After Sun Face and Body Moisturiser, £22
This light lotion helps intensify melanin production, even without sun exposure, to prolong the tan for up to 4 weeks.
Buy here
Dr. Catherine Borysiewicz, Consultant Dermatologist at the Cadogan Clinic offers her top-tips to relieve your symptoms until your skin heals:
• Cool your skin by having a cold bath or shower, or try a cold compress on the affected area.
• Drink plenty of fluids to cool you down and prevent dehydration.
• If you need to, take painkillers, such as ibuprofen or paracetamol.
• If you have blisters – gently pop them with a sterile needle – but leave the skin intact – as this acts as a natural plaster to heal.
• Apply enough cream so that it sits on top of the skin, and as soon as it starts to disappear – apply more.
The post sunburn kit
Frédéric Malle’s Eau de Magnolia After Sun Balm, £45
A watery gel that cools on contact, lowering the temperature of any hotspots and leaves skin beautifully scented of magnolia and tuberose.
Buy here
Biafine Emulsion £13.99
This French pharmacy favourite is usually prescribed for use after radiotherapy, in burns cases, and for post laser peels, to calm and heal; but it’s also super efficient at treating your skin damage too.
Buy here
Aesop Petitgrain Reviving Body Gel, £25.00
Petitgrain Reviving Body Gel is loaded with aloe and hydrating panthenol to replenish hot and inflamed skin. It’s ideal for taking the sting out of sunburn and smells herbal-y great too.
Buy here
CeraVe Moisturising Cream, £3.20
It contains three essential ceramides that work on a slow time release – so you’re hydrated continuously, along with hyaluronic acid, which helps to restore your skin's protective barrier.
Buy here
Lancaster Tan Maximiser Repairing After Sun Face and Body Moisturiser, £22
This light lotion helps intensify melanin production, even without sun exposure, to prolong the tan for up to 4 weeks.
Buy here
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