What to do if your skin turns red and dark when you are sunburned? How to whiten your skin if it turns red and dark when you are sunburned?

In the hot summer, under the strong ultraviolet rays, if you do not pay attention to sun protection, your skin will often get sunburned and darkened, and in severe cases, it may even peel off. So, what should you do if your skin becomes sunburned and darkened?

What to do if your skin turns red and dark after being tanned

1. Whitening night cream: Tanning is a normal protective response of the human body to ultraviolet rays. Asians have more melanocytes in their skin, so they get tanned more easily than Caucasians. Generally, tanning is not a bad sign of the skin, but a sign of healthy skin function. At night, you can use some whitening night cream rich in vitamin C to lighten melanin.

2. Banana facial mask: Grind the peeled banana, apply it on the face with your fingers, and wash it off with fresh milk added with a small amount of water after 20 minutes. This method is suitable for all skin types and can be used once a week to soften cuticles and whiten the skin.

3. Luffa juice mask: filter the juice of fresh luffa and add a spoonful of starch (flour), apply it on the face for 15-20 minutes, then wash it off with warm water. Because luffa contains a variety of vitamins, long-term use has a strong bleaching effect and can keep the skin tender.

4. Lemon juice mask: Filter the lemon juice and apply it directly to the face. Keep it for 15 minutes and then wash it off. Do it twice a week. It can gradually whiten the skin. It is suitable for pigmented skin and oily, rough and dark skin.

5. Watermelon mud mask: Add half a spoonful of milk powder and then an appropriate amount of starch to fresh watermelon juice, apply evenly on the entire face, wash it off after 20 minutes, and do it once or twice a week. It can whiten dark skin and shrink larger pores. This method is more effective for skin tanned by the sun.

6. Milk and pearl powder mask: Use one tablespoon of skim milk and add appropriate amount of pearl powder. Mix well and apply to the spotted areas, or apply to the entire face. Wash it off with clean water the next morning. You can also add vitamin C for whitening.

Will the skin turn darker if it is sunburned?

If the skin is only slightly red and not sunburned, it generally will not cause the skin to darken. However, if the skin turns red due to sunburn, the skin will turn darker after being sunburned. After the skin is sunburned, it will first experience discomfort such as redness and pain, followed by peeling. After a period of time, the skin will begin to darken and develop spots. This is the skin's self-protection mechanism. In order to protect the skin, melanin is secreted, causing the skin to darken.

How long does it take for sunburned skin to heal?

If the skin is mildly sunburned with bright red spots, the recovery time is relatively short, generally about a week. If the skin is moderately sunburned with edema, it may take 2 to 3 weeks for the skin to return to its original state. If the skin is severely sunburned with blisters, pigmentation and desquamation, the recovery time will be longer. In addition, the recovery time of skin sunburn is also related to the after-sun repair method adopted. If you choose an effective and correct method, you can shorten the recovery time.

Things to note after sunburn

1. If your skin becomes red and painful after sunburn, try not to rub the sunburned area, and don’t wipe it hard with a towel. Try to avoid using shower gel and facial cleanser when taking a bath.

2. Avoid further exposure to the sun. If you must go out, take good sun protection measures. It is best to use sun protection methods such as clothing and parasols.

3. If your skin becomes red and painful after sunburn, or even has blisters, you should seek medical treatment immediately to avoid secondary skin infection.