After Burn Skincare
for
Women Wearing Plus Size Swimsuits
How Does Sunburn Affect
Women Wearing Plus Size Swimsuits
A sunburn is literally a burn that occurs on the skin caused by
the sun. It is the ultraviolet radiation that causes the
inflammation and burn on the skin. Injury can actually start
within 30 minutes of being exposed to the sun at the hotest parts
of the day.
The sun emits several different wavelengths on the light
spectrum. UVA is the least damaging while UVB is the most
damaging - especially leading to skin cancer. Both are
responsible for photoaging and sunburn. Tanning beds will
produce both wavelengths and cause the same types of sunburn and
photoaging as the sun.
All individuals are at risk for developing sunburns but there
are circumstances which make the person more at risk or people who
have a higher risk profile than others.
* Light skinned and fair-haired people are at greater risk
* People who live in the southern U.S., regions close the
equator or geographical areas at high altitudes place a visitor at
higher risk
* People who are taking certain medications make their skin more
sensitive to the sun
* People who are dark complected can still burn
* People who have suffered a recent burn are more at risk for
another
Sunburn Treatment For Plus Size
Women
Treatment for sunburn will depend upon the depth of the
burn. People can experience third degree burns from the sun
if they have spent hours in the sun, unprotected. Third
degree burns require emergency medical treatment, especially from
the sun since it will encompass a greater area of the body.
Thankfully, most sunburns are first degree burns. By
beginning treatment immediately you help to begin the healing
process quickly.
Don't use butter, oil, ice or ice water on the burn. The
ice may make you "feel" better but it will actually do more damage
to the skin. It's better to soak in cool water or use cool
compresses over the area to cool the area. This will help to
cool the skin down and reduce the damage.
You can use over the counter pain relievers such as Tylenol or
Ibuprofen to help with the pain.
Most people find that cold black tea is an effective sunburn
soother for the skin. After spraying the skin you'll cool off
faster by standing in front of a fan.
Aloe vera is another burn remedy that works well for sunburns as
well. You can purchase the gel in an over-the-counter
preparation or grow your own plant and break a leaf when you need
it.
After suffering a sunburn the skin requires more water to help
heal. Be sure to drink plenty of liquids, mostly water, to
stay hydrated and help heal.
Avoid the sun between the hours of 10am and 4pm. Always
apply plenty of waterproof sunscreen that
is SPF 30 or above to protect the skin from UV rays that will
damage and burn the skin. Wear long sleeve light-colored
shirts and hats to protect your skin and face from the sun.
