Health Sun protection
Sun cream should be applied liberally to all exposed areas of skin and reapplied regularly. Make sure you apply enough to take full advantage of your sun cream’s level of protection
Sunburn relief If your skin burns in the sun you can usually treat it yourself. According to the NHS, here’s what you should do:
• Get out of the sun as soon as you notice your skin is turning pink or red.
• Drink plenty of water to make sure you don’t become dehydrated.
• Take a cool shower or bath to cool your skin, or use a damp towel (don’t use ice or ice packs).
• Apply an aftersun cream or spray to the affected area.
• Wear loose-fitting clothes over sunburnt skin, and stay covered-up until your skin has healed fully.
• If you’re experiencing any pain, take over- the-counter pain relief such as paracetamol or ibuprofen (always ask your pharmacist for advice about pain relief).
• Try to resist the urge to pop any blisters or to scratch or remove peeling skin.
Your pharmacist can also advise you about the best sunburn treatment and can tell you if you need to see your GP.
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Application know-how Sun cream should be applied liberally to all exposed areas of skin and reapplied regularly. Make sure you apply enough to take full advantage of your sun cream’s level of protection (according to the NHS, most people apply too little). As a guide, the NHS recommends the following for adults:
• Two teaspoons of sunscreen if you’re just covering your head, arms and neck
• Two tablespoons of sunscreen if you’re covering your body while wearing a swimming costume.
If you’re concerned that you may not be using enough sun cream, it may be a good idea to switch to one that provides a higher level of protection. Meanwhile if you think you may be out in the sun long enough to
risk burning, you should apply your sun cream 30 minutes before leaving, then again just before going out. After that, follow the instructions on the packaging for how often you should use your sun cream, and also any advice about reapplying it after swimming or being in the water, after sweating or after drying yourself with a towel. Try to make sure every exposed part of your skin is covered,
including your face, neck and ears, and your head if you have thinning or no hair. Alternatively you could wear a sun hat to protect your head – a wide-brimmed hat will also help keep your face, neck and ears in the shade.
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Your skin may need lighter skincare products to keep it looking and feeling healthy during the summer, thanks to the warmer and more humid conditions. If you’ve been using a creamy moisturiser
during the winter, you may want to switch to a lighter product now because your skin may be less dry than it is in winter. Ask your local Careway pharmacist to recommend a lighter moisturising lotion – you may want to try a water-based moisturiser if your skin is normal or a gel-based moisturiser if your skin is oily. You may also want to consider using a tinted moisturiser instead of your usual winter foundation. Changing your cleanser may also be a good
idea if the warm weather tends to make your skin oilier. Ask your pharmacist to recommend a suitable foaming cleanser to use instead of your usual cream-based product, as it may help clear your skin of excess oil. Meanwhile a refreshing facial mist can help
rehydrate overheated skin when the temperature gets very hot – your pharmacist can recommend a product to suit your skin type.
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