Blue skies and warmer weather means spending more time outside.
Maybe for you that includes saran-wrapping sandwiches, grabbing a few towels, and heading straight to the beach.
Or, it could mean outdoor musical festivals, fair rides, and funnel cakes.
It’s a lot of fun, except for one thing: sunburns.
Sun damage can affect anyone no matter your skin color, throw in, or texture.
At the very least, don’t intentionallygo tanning every day.
“Melanin is a skin pigment that protects the skin from damage sparked by the sun.
BOTH are signs of cellular damage to the skin.”
First and foremost, focus on aftercare.
Then you’re able to worry about makeup.
In the early stages of discoloration or pain, certain home remedies can work wonders.
Alternatively, invest in an organic, bottled gel fromAmazon.
Furthermore, board-certified dermatologist and YouTuber Dr. Andrea Suarez (akaDr.
Some dermatologists even recommend milk compresses yes, you heard that correctly.
It isn’t just good for cereal.
The antioxidants in dairy will help with inflammation, and lactic acid has exfoliating qualities.
New York City-based dermatologist Dendy Engelman, MD warnsRefinery29that overcompensating with makeup can make a bad sunburn worse.
It’s more important to focus on products that soothe and combat damage."
According to Dr. Elizabeth K. Hale, research indicates that moisturized skin heals faster (viaVogue).
UseLa Roche-Posay’s Cicaplast Balm B5as a bonus layer on particularly-sensitive areas.
As a general rule, scented and over-exfoliating products are a no-go during this stage.
Most importantly, always, always finish off your skincare routine with a generous layer of sunscreen.
If your sunburn has resulted in discoloration, color correct before applying foundation or concealer.
For starters, redness is best concealed with a green color corrector.
The color wheel is truly a lifesaver.
Not only does it manage post-burn redness, but it can also soothe and protect the skin.
If you use the right color corrector, you might be able to forgo foundation altogether.
Instead, opt for light-wearing mineral-based foundations and concealers.
When applying makeup, it’s important to do so gently.
Makeup might be a quick fix, but time is the best healer.
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Use a tinted sunscreen or moisturizer with minimal coverage, letting your beach-day color shin through underneath.
