By Alexandra Owens, Allure
You don't need to know my family history of skin cancer to see that my blindingly pale complexion doesn't belong anywhere near the sun. When I have to be outside, I cover every epidermal cell with broad spectrum SPF 50, wear sunglasses, a hat, and long sleeves. I'm a dermatologist's dream patient—I haven't gotten a sunburn since I was six years old. Except for last weekend. I totally panicked. Determined to make the best of a bad situation, I immediately researched what I could do to make my sunburned skin as healthy as possible. Turns out: a lot.
[post_ads]To cut down on redness and swelling, take an aspirin or ibuprofen. Oatmeal baths (sexy!) and aloe—from the plant itself or a lotion—also help with pain. "Gels that contain aloe can be soothing because they help cool the surface of the skin," says Eric Bernstein, a clinical professor of dermatology at the University of Pennsylvania.
Use a DNA-repair serum to address the damage done to your body's cells below the surface. In studies, Celfix DNA Youth Recovery Facial Serum significantly reduced DNA damage caused by UV rays, and in some cases actually reversed it. Antioxidants keep you covered on both levels. "They soak up free radicals, make burns heal faster, and likely prevent the damage that causes premature aging," says New York City dermatologist Macrene Alexiades-Armenakas. She recommends Alba Botanica Natural Hawaiian After-Sun Lotion With Replenishing Kona Coffee.
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If you're really desperate (and red), 'fess up and ask your derm so you can get an LED light treatment within 48 hours of getting a burn. They can speed healing time, reduce inflammation, and may even prevent DNA damage, says New York City dermatologist Patricia Wexler.
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[post_ads]To cut down on redness and swelling, take an aspirin or ibuprofen. Oatmeal baths (sexy!) and aloe—from the plant itself or a lotion—also help with pain. "Gels that contain aloe can be soothing because they help cool the surface of the skin," says Eric Bernstein, a clinical professor of dermatology at the University of Pennsylvania.
Use a DNA-repair serum to address the damage done to your body's cells below the surface. In studies, Celfix DNA Youth Recovery Facial Serum significantly reduced DNA damage caused by UV rays, and in some cases actually reversed it. Antioxidants keep you covered on both levels. "They soak up free radicals, make burns heal faster, and likely prevent the damage that causes premature aging," says New York City dermatologist Macrene Alexiades-Armenakas. She recommends Alba Botanica Natural Hawaiian After-Sun Lotion With Replenishing Kona Coffee.
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If you're really desperate (and red), 'fess up and ask your derm so you can get an LED light treatment within 48 hours of getting a burn. They can speed healing time, reduce inflammation, and may even prevent DNA damage, says New York City dermatologist Patricia Wexler.
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