Sunburn can leave your skin feeling hot, sore and in need of some quick relief.For people with fair skin, sunburn may present as a pink or red hue and is instantly recognisable as a telltale sign of overexposure.
For those with darker skin, the colour change might not be as noticeable, but the pain of sunburn will still be there.Sunburn is a warning sign that the sun's potent UV rays have damaged your skin and skin cells, potentially leading to long-term effects such as skin wrinkling and cancer.
The moment you realise you're sunburnt, it's crucial to get out of the sun immediately. READ MORE: This amazing travel hack lets you stay in incredible locations around the world - for free While your sore skin might feel better within a few days, there are certain steps you should take to help it heal faster, reports the Express.
Not only is it vital to protect your skin from further sun exposure, but the type of moisturiser you use to treat the burn is also important.
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