What to do if you burned?
 In summer, more than ever urgent topic: "How to tan and not get burnt." Most of us start the summer or a vacation with the abuse of the sun. As a result, we become like a tomato first, and then begin to slowly but surely "reset" scorched skins.

By and large, being on the baking sun for a long time without protection, we get nothing more than to burn. Not a pleasant feeling. So then you can still 2 days fry eggs on his back because the skin is burning. However, you can help himself at home.

What is a sunburn?

Sunburn - a real burn. However, it differs from all the others in that the first rays of the sun damage the skin, and only then there is a characteristic red. The reason is the ultra-violet rays. Incidentally, to obtain a tan requires too large number of them. Best of all is gradual. UV rays are of two views: UV-A and UV spectrum spectrum V. So, the past has a very negative effect on the skin, causing cancer. They are most active in the afternoon. Therefore, doctors believe that you should not be in the sun between 10 am to 4 pm.

What to do if you burned?

If you still got a sunburn, then you can try to help yourself. Here are a few tips and recipes that will help alleviate the condition:
  1. Aloe vera . Always use the gel containing only this ingredient. This plant has been used for centuries to treat a variety of burns, cuts, and other skin damage. Instead, it can be applied soothing body lotion. On sale is a means, which are intended for application after sunbathing.


  2. Cucumber.   Squeeze the juice out of it and apply to damaged skin. It will soften and soothe.


  3. Cold compresses . Helps to reduce the burning sensation. You can make a poultice from the juice of cucumber.


  4. Bath with herbs.   A cool bath with herbs relieve pain and nourish your skin. It is best for this purpose use chamomile or eucalyptus.


  5. Try this recipe here compress . You will need:
    • Green tea

    • ½ cup cold skim milk

    • A few tablespoons of sour cream or yogurt

    • 1, 5 cups of water

    • ¼ cup fresh lemon juice

    Take a bowl and fill it green tea so that it was filled to ¼. Then add ½ cup of milk and Put the sour cream. Mix the water separately and lemon juice. Then all connect. Take a towel and dip into a bowl. Press and attach to the burnt place.


  6. Use rose water to soften the place burns.


  7. Excellent tool - a mixture of sandalwood powder and rose water, lemon juice and watermelon.


  8. Try a mixture of olive oil and vinegar. Apply for a few hours, and then take a bath. Please be scratched, but then comes relief.


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  10. You can try to make lavender cream after sunbathing. To do this, take:
    • 65 ml moisturizing body lotion without additives, or with the minimum of quantity;

    • 20 drops of lavender essential oil;

    • 10 drops of essential oil of chamomile.

    Mix everything together and put on the burnt places. This cream can be stored for one year.


  11. And do not forget the yogurt and sour cream.

How to prevent burning?

The first rule:   It is not the sun during overactivity sunlight.

The second rule:   do not try to tan in 1 day. Otherwise go without sunburn and skinless. We know that the sun dries the skin and prematurely ages her. Therefore, do not overdo it.

The third rule:   use special lotions, creams, and sprays. When choosing them, based on your skin color. The lighter it is, the greater the number on the jar. Do not forget to protect your lips.

The fourth rule:   if you still have to stay in the sun for a long time, then cover the head and shoulders by using hats, light shirts, etc.

The fifth rule:   If your vehicle is not waterproof, then it will have to be applied every time you exit the water.

The sixth rule:   does not necessarily lie in the open air to get a good tan. UV rays penetrate through the tents, umbrellas and hats. Just their concentration is less. However, it will be enough to make you burst into flames.

It is clear that everyone wants to look bronzed and rested. But do not lose your head. Remember that the sun is not only heals, but also cripples. So it does not belongs to the fanatical fire.
Author: Vera Karabutova