English archive > Sun protection > I'm already sunburnt, what should I do?

As we said, sunburn affects people in different ways, depending on their skintype. When we've been in the sun too long our skin goes red, becomes inflamed and hurts. Also, it may start to blister and fall off, which is when we "peel".

When you feel your skin starting to itch, the first thing to do is to move out of the direct sunlight. It's a good idea to moisturise it (give it water, because it's very dry). In this sense, moisturising creams are especially good. If you don't have any, you can drape cloths soaked in cold water or water and vinegar over the burnt area.