Sunscreen & Sunburn Tips

Common Questions Mary Radford, RN | June 3, 2011 at 7:39 pm | Categories: Common Questions | URL: http://wp.me/pMnJi-nY

 

How much sunscreen should I apply?

We recommend you apply sunscreen liberally. One full ounce should be adequate to cover your entire body. If you’re not sure what an ounce looks like, visualize a shot glass. You will need a teaspoon to cover your entire face. A teaspoon is roughly equivalent to the size of a quarter. If you apply your sunscreen properly over your entire body, you personally should polish off a bottle during your weekend at the beach.

 

What should I do if I get sunburned?

Here are our best tips to treat the symptoms of a sun burn:

1.      For too much sun and an impending burn, take two aspirin immediately. Aspirin reduces the inflammation, redness and pain of a sunburn. Always take aspirin with food and avoid it if you have a history of gastric ulcers or bleeding problems.

2.      If your skin is already inflamed, we recommend soaking pieces of cloth in whole milk and popping these compresses into the refrigerator or freezer. Once the cold milk compresses are ready, place them on your burned areas for 20 minutes. Keep trading them out for new ones as they warm up. The protein in the milk can be very effective for relieving the painful symptoms of a burn.

If you have a blistering burn, leave the blisters intact and see your dermatologist or physician. The blister acts as a natural band-aid. Once the blisters pop, cover the raw skin with an antibiotic ointment like polysporin to prevent infection.

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