After getting sunburnt, it's not only important to know what to do, but you also need to know what not to do.
When you get a sunburn, it's important not to irritate the damaged skin.
Skin irritation with improper care can lead to problems such as dark spots and delayed skin repair. Here are the things you should avoid.
3 Things You Shouldn't Do After a Sunburn
1. Peel skin
After a sunburn, the skin may begin to peel to Remove damaged cells . However, never try to peel the skin yourself, but let this layer of cells come off naturally.
The skin underneath exposed to the sun is immature and very vulnerable to external stimuli. By forcibly peeling the skin, the immature skin layer is strongly affected by ultraviolet rays, which can lead to acne, ...
Do not attempt to peel off the skin on its own, but should moisturize and protect the underlying skin tissue.
2. Take a hot bath
When bathing you should avoid using hot water. Hot water will cause the body to dissipate heat, remove water and fat from the skin and cause dry skin.
In addition, heating red and swollen skin immediately after sun exposure can spread inflammation and scarring. After a sunburn, take a moderately warm bath, not too hot, and don't bathe for too long.
3. Thick makeup
When applying makeup after exposure to the sun, limit the use of strong cosmetics to protect damaged skin. Recommended products that are free of alcohol and parabens, without preservatives.
The use of cosmetic products containing the following three ingredients should be avoided as they can cause dry skin and inflammation.
・Ethanol
・Petroleum-based synthetic solvents
・Synthetic flavoring
Ethanol is one of the alcohol ingredients, and when it evaporates it removes moisture from the skin, causing dry skin.
Synthetic petroleum-based solvents are among the most highly permeable surfactants of the skin, and are believed to reduce the barrier function that protects the skin from external aggressors.
Synthetic fragrances should also be avoided because the chemicals in its ingredients can cause dermatitis or other inflammatory conditions.
When applying makeup, use anti-allergic cosmetics for sensitive skin. If you don't need to wear makeup, it's ideal to let your skin rest.
In addition, you can refer to the article on proper skin care and whitening after sunburn .
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