After Burn Skincare for
Women Wearing Plus Size Swimsuits
How Does Sunburn Affect
Women Wearing Plus Size Swimsuits
A sunburn is literally a burn that occurs on the skin caused by the sun. It is the ultraviolet radiation
that causes the inflammation and burn on the skin. Injury can actually start within 30 minutes of being
exposed to the sun at the hotest parts of the day.
The sun emits several different wavelengths on the light spectrum. UVA is the least damaging while UVB is
the most damaging - especially leading to skin cancer. Both are responsible for photoaging and sunburn.
Tanning beds will produce both wavelengths and cause the same types of sunburn and photoaging as the sun.
All individuals are at risk for developing sunburns but there are circumstances which make the person more at
risk or people who have a higher risk profile than others.
* Light skinned and fair-haired people are at greater risk
* People who live in the southern U.S., regions close the equator or geographical areas at high altitudes place
a visitor at higher risk
* People who are taking certain medications make their skin more sensitive to the sun
* People who are dark complected can still burn
* People who have suffered a recent burn are more at risk for another
Sunburn Treatment For Plus Size Women
Treatment for sunburn will depend upon the depth of the burn. People can experience third degree burns
from the sun if they have spent hours in the sun, unprotected. Third degree burns require emergency medical
treatment, especially from the sun since it will encompass a greater area of the body.
Thankfully, most sunburns are first degree burns. By beginning treatment immediately you help to begin the
healing process quickly.
Don't use butter, oil, ice or ice water on the burn. The ice may make you "feel" better but it will
actually do more damage to the skin. It's better to soak in cool water or use cool compresses over the area
to cool the area. This will help to cool the skin down and reduce the damage.
You can use over the counter pain relievers such as Tylenol or Ibuprofen to help with the pain.
Most people find that cold black tea is an effective sunburn soother for the skin. After spraying the skin
you'll cool off faster by standing in front of a fan.
Aloe vera is another burn remedy that works well for sunburns as well. You can purchase the gel in an
over-the-counter preparation or grow your own plant and break a leaf when you need it.
After suffering a sunburn the skin requires more water to help heal. Be sure to drink plenty of liquids,
mostly water, to stay hydrated and help heal.
Avoid the sun between the hours of 10am and 4pm. Always apply plenty of waterproof sunscreen that is SPF 30 or above to protect the skin from UV
rays that will damage and burn the skin. Wear long sleeve light-colored shirts and hats to protect your skin
and face from the sun.
