Apply aloe vera gel all over your body or to the affected areas. Use at least a quarter-sized amount of aloe vera gel on each part of your body that's burned. Be gentle when you rub it in because too much pressure can irritate your skin. It'll leave your skin feeling cool and tingly.
Aftersun creams and lotions such as Aloe Vera lotion will help with cooling down the skin. Many people keep Aloe Vera plants in their homes for several different purposes. If you have an Aloe Vera plant at home, cut one of the leaves from the plant and rub the aloe sap directly onto the burn for cooling relief.
Your skin will get redder and more irritated, with pain peaking at about 24 hours after your burn. If you have a second-degree sunburn, you'll start to blister. Over the next week or so, your skin may peel and should gradually return to its normal shade. If you have a severe sunburn, this may take a few weeks.
❤️🔥 If you struggle with white patches on to top of your bum and shoulders we have some tanning tips for you! 🍑 White patches are caused by body's pressure when lying on a tanning bed. Pressure applied to areas of the body prevents proper blood circulation.
Sunburns are the most common type of first-degree burn caused by exposure to the sun's UV rays or UV light from artificial sources like tanning beds. Sunburns are typically treatable with over-the-counter medications like ibuprofen. Ibuprofen has anti-inflammatory properties.
There is no guarantee that the sunburn will turn into a tan, but it is very important to look after the affected skin as best you can.
Hold the area under cool — not cold — running water for about 10 minutes. If this isn't possible or if the burn is on the face, apply a cool, wet cloth until the pain eases. For a mouth burn from hot food or drink, put a piece of ice in the mouth for a few minutes.
☀️Tanning Tip Tuesday☀️ How to avoid the “bunny tail” or white spots on lower back or under your arms or sides: ✅ when using a lay down bed always reposition your body every few minutes to achieve an even tan. Switch from side to side and rest your arms behind your head .
If you're going commando, it might be a good idea to protect your most sensitive parts, such as nipples and genitals, because the skin is more sensitive and could be more prone to burning (you definitely don't want to burn there-ouch!). Please never start a tanning session without goggles, this is so important.
If you prioritise comfort and relaxation, a lay-down bed is likely the best fit, especially for those who find stand-up beds more intense. If you prefer a faster, more efficient session with even coverage, stand-up tanning may be the way to go.
Avoid using harsh or fragranced products immediately after tanning, as they may further irritate the skin.
Ten minutes in a sunbed can be roughly equivalent to 1-2 hours in natural sunlight, depending on factors like sunbed intensity and skin type. However, this varies widely based on geographical location, time of day, and weather conditions. Always adhere to recommended exposure times to minimise skin damage risks.
Moderate tanning of 2-3 sessions a week is OK for everyone else but ensure you rest the skin for a minimum of 24 hours between each session and at least 48 hours for skin type 2. The European Standard advises not to exceed 60 sessions per annum.
Moisturizing Your Skin
Use it liberally after a sunburn. If you can get a hydrocortisone/Aloe combination cream, you're really winning. You can revitalize your skin from within. Drinking water allows you to hydrate the natural way.
Products such as baby oil, vaseline, and petroleum jellies are all inappropriate for tanning. These products have not been designed for tanning. Therefore, they do not contain UV-specific ingredients, or the appropriate skincare needed to care for skin whilst tanning.
In the final three minutes of your tanning session, lift the lid, and sit on the edge of the bed. This simple move stretches out the skin under your bum cheeks, leaving you with an even, sun-kissed glow.
The professional indoor tanning industry promotes and teaches what we refer to as The Golden Rule of Smart Tanning: Don't ever sunburn. The indoor tanning industry has been more effective at teaching sunburn prevention than those who promote complete sun avoidance.
Bear in mind that dry skin reflects UV light, so if you are not using an indoor tanning lotion, you can be wasting up to 50% of your tanning session! We want you to start achieving that color the moment your session starts!
This is a common occurrence, caused by the pressure of the body on a hard tanning bed surface. This pressure slightly inhibits the flow of blood through that area of the skin, and since blood carries oxygen this area does not tan as much as the surrounding areas, leaving a white spot.
No, you don't need to flip over in a tanning bed. In fact, many people tan stomach-down because it's more comfortable that way. However, if you want an evenly distributed tan, then you should flip over halfway through your session so that both sides of your body get equal exposure to the UV rays.
Burning sensations can often be managed with home remedies such as: Ice (protect your skin from frostbite with a towel) Topical pain medication. Oral pain medication.
The Vaseline label clearly states that this product is intended for minor burns and, indeed, our research has proved that the product supports the healthy healing of minor burns as it protects the damaged area from bacteria while not interfering with the healing process (see bmj.com for evidence).
Ice. Although it sounds like common sense to put ice or ice cold water on a burn, this remedy should be skipped. Ice decreases blood flow to the affected area, which can reverse the healing process. It also numbs the pain from the burn, so you might not notice that the skin is getting too cold.