Written by Amal Allam Saturday, July 01, 2023 04:00 PM
The British Skin Foundation stressed that Vaseline should be avoided for sunburn, explaining that applying Vaseline to sunburned skin may lead to further skin irritation.
And according to the Daily Express, Britain has recently witnessed bouts of very hot weather, as a result of which many Britons may suffer from sunburn.
And the site said, that in an attempt to calm the inflammation of the skin, and the lack of a suitable sun protection cream, some may tend to apply any kind of ointment.
The British Skin Foundation says Vaseline will make sunburned skin hotter and itchy, as the petroleum barrier prevents heat from escaping.
The British Skin Foundation said: “Beware of using creams or lotions that contain petroleum, benzocaine or lidocaine, as ‘these can either trap heat in the skin or cause local irritation to the skin.'”
Dr Niseth Sheth, of the British Skin Foundation, said oats and oatmeal could be a more suitable home remedy for sunburned skin, “Oats – and oatmeal – are known for their ability to reduce inflammation. .
NHS approved sunburn relief includes:
1. Get out of the sun as quickly as possible
2.Cooling the skin with a cool shower or bath or a damp cloth
3. Apply aftersun cream or spray
4. Drink plenty of water to prevent dehydration
5. Take painkillers, such as paracetamol or ibuprofen, for any pain.
6. Cover the sunburned skin from direct sunlight until the skin is completely healed.
In addition to avoiding Vaseline on sunburned skin, follow these tips:
1. Do not apply ice or ice packs to sunburned skin
2. Do not pop any blisters
3. Do not rub or try to remove peeling skin
4. Do not wear tight clothing over sunburned skin.
5. Sunburn can increase the risk of skin cancer, so it is highly recommended to prevent further sunburn.
The Skin Cancer Foundation, Inc Sunburn It accelerates the aging of the skin, and is a major cause in most cases of basal cell carcinoma and squamous cell carcinoma, which are the most deadly forms of skin cancer.
2023-07-01 13:00:00
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