Oh dear, you’ve been bitten by the summer bug, haven’t you? By summer ‘bug’ of course I mean summer sun – and boy, oh boy has it done a number on you.
What started out as what you considered to be ‘harmless sunbathing’ – has now manifested into a big, red, sore, sunburnt mess – and you’ve only yourself to blame.
I know that sounds a little harsh – but the fact is you should know better by now! We’ve told you all about the different sunscreens you can pick up to suit your needs, and you know that the sun is the number one culprit for ageing, not to mention increasing your risk of getting skin cancer. So there really is no excuse. End lecture.
Now that you’ve had your talking to, let’s discuss how to treat and relieve sunburn. There are plenty of ways to help soothe sunburn and counteract redness in a flash – you just need a few hard-working products in your kit.
Vaseline Aloe Fresh Moisturising Body Gel
Containing 100 per cent natural aloe vera, this hydrating gel absorbs instantly into the skin and works to soothe the sting of sunburn and provide you with some fast-acting relief. Handy hint: store it in the fridge for an extra-soothing remedy.
Banana Boat Aloe Vera SPF 30+ Lip Balm, $3.20, 1800 810 310
Ever wondered why cricketers are often seen sporting a thick layer of white zinc over their kissers? It’s because your kissers can get sunburnt, too! Don’t put up with that dry, chapped, cracked feeling any longer. This Aloe Vera Balm from Banana Boat will provide an instant soothing effect while nourishing your pout at the same time.
Natio Pure Mineral Redness Corrector
Has your complexion come into contact with a little too much sun? It can be difficult to disguise a sunburnt face – so it pays to invest in a product that contains luminous liquid minerals that deflect light away from the skin to help even out skin tone and reduce the look of redness. Natio Pure Mineral Redness Corrector is just what the doctor ordered.
Lanolips Lovely Lanolin Herbal Treatment Body Oil
In the mission to prevent skin peeling after you’ve been severely kissed by the sun, try massaging a nourishing body oil into the affected areas of your skin each day. The eucalyptus oil found in this body oil by Lanolips will help to soothe irritating sunburn, while the ultra-pure medical grade lanolin oil will assist in providing the skin with intense nourishment to help prevent unsightly skin peeling.
How do you protect yourself from annoying sunburn?
