Enjoy a sunny day, don't let sunburn faze you!!

Don't let the fear of a sunburn keep you from having fun!

Written By: Sudipta Satpathy | Published : July 7, 2015 10:56 AM IST

Monsoons are here (technically) but that does not necessarily mean any respite from the scorching heat. If you plan on taking a day trip, chances are, you will end up with a sunburn. But don't let that keep you from enjoying your day. Here are a few tips to treat sunburn and have a happy sunny day out. Read: DIY tips to heal sunburn at home

No matter how diligent you are with reapplying sunscreen, you still end up getting too much sun exposure. According to Time magazine's skin experts, you should constantly moisturize your skin with a sunscreen as it speeds up the healing process and soothes the red, inflamed skin. Read: How to choose the best sunscreen
As soon as you realize that the skin is a little too red, take an anti-inflammatory pill like ibuprofen or aspirin. This will stop the inflammation and redness from getting worse and ease the pain, suggests Joshua Zeichner, MD, director of cosmetic and clinical research in the department of dermatology at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York City.
Experts recommend rinsing off with cold water after a swim will soothe skin and remove any chlorine, salt water and sand that may linger and cause more irritation.
Make sure you use moisturisers that contain aloe, glycerin or hyaluronic acid. Read about how aloe vera soothes sunburns.
If you want to go natural, make a cool compress by soaking in skim milk, egg whites or green tea. Proteins from milk and egg white calm the burn while green tea reduces the inflammation.

Sun exposure not only robs the skin of moisture but also dehydrates the skin. So remember to stay hydrated by drinking lots of fluids and eating fruits with high water content like strawberries, watermelon, cantaloupe or grapes.

Check out skin expert, Shahnaz Husain's simple home remedies to treat sunburns.