If you're hitting the beach this summer, be sure to wear sunscreen to protect your African American skin. Of course, even if you use sun-shielding lotion you may still get a sunburn, and if so there are things that you can do to help soothe the discomfort. Recently, Philly Burbs published an article explaining some simple ways to ease the pain of a sunburn.
First, in the summer it is a good idea to keep pure aloe in the fridge so you can use it on a burn, this is a well-known solution that cools the skin to ease pain and can be applied as often as necessary. Next, if you don't have any aloe around, dip a clean towel into cold water and apply it to the burn.
Discovery Health also has some suggestions on relieving sunburn pain.
"Adding a few heaping tablespoons of baking soda to cool bath water makes a sunburn-soothing remedy. Just keep your soaking time down to 15 to 20 minutes. If you soak any longer, you risk drying out your already lizard-like skin," according to the news source.
Finally, drink plenty of water, which is always a good idea after too much sun exposure.
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