We’ve all been there?you spend an amazing day in the sunshine by the pool or beach only to get out of the shower later and realize you’re as red as a tomato. What comes next usually involves burning, stinging, itching, and eventually, peeling. Obviously the best way to fix this feeling is to prevent it from happening in the first place. Most of us think about SPF for our face and neck by now, but we can’t forget the rest of our body when we’re heading out for a summer day with exposed skin. An SPF of 30 or higher needs to be applied before heading outside, and then reapplied again throughout the day to ensure you don’t get burned.

Sunburns can cause long-lasting damage to the skin and increase your risk for developing skin cancer down the road.
But we all make mistakes and an occasional overexposure to sun, and consequential sunburn, is inevitable so learning the best ways to treat one is key. Because not only are they dangerous for your health, they’re also extremely painful! There are plenty of products and natural remedies to soothe the skin after too many UV rays, but there are other steps that are just as helpful as slathering on aloe vera. Since summer is just getting started and the sun is stronger than ever, below are some of the most effective ways to treat a sunburn to minimize the pain, swelling, and long-term damage.

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