Will peeling after sunburn heal soon? What symptoms usually appear after sunburn?

In summer, many friends like to go to the beach for fun or vacation, and it is easy to get sunburned under strong ultraviolet rays. The specific symptoms of sunburn depend on the condition of the disease. Generally, abnormal symptoms such as skin redness, pain, burning sensation, and peeling may occur. So, will the peeling after sun exposure heal quickly?

Is the peeling after sun exposure going to heal soon?

Peeling after sun exposure does mean that the skin has begun to repair itself. When the skin is sunburned by ultraviolet rays, an acute inflammatory reaction will occur. Symptoms such as erythema, edema, blisters, and skin redness will appear first, accompanied by a burning or stinging sensation in the skin. Generally, after 1-2 days, the erythema will become darker in color and desquamate. Generally, after sunburn, mild cases will heal within 2-3 days, while severe cases will take about a week to recover. Therefore, peeling of sunburned skin is actually a sign that it is about to heal.

What are the common symptoms after sunburn?

Symptoms of sunburn include acute symptoms and chronic symptoms. The acute phase symptoms mainly include redness, swelling, blistering, papules, pain, itching, etc. in the sunburned area. The main symptoms in the chronic stage are pigmentation and desquamation. For example, if you find red patches on your skin after traveling, it is usually a sign of sunburn. If there is just some discomfort on the skin, you can use after-sun repair products to repair it. If you experience symptoms such as dizziness or fever, you must seek medical attention immediately.

How long does it take for the skin to turn white after sunburn and peeling?

How long it takes for the darkened and peeled skin from sunburn to turn white depends on factors such as personal constitution and daily care. Some people who originally have fair skin can easily become white again after being tanned, and their white skin may return in 1-2 months; while some people may need 1 year or even longer to become white again. If you pay more attention to using sunscreen, sun umbrellas, etc. in your daily life, and also pay attention to using whitening body lotions, you will become whiter faster; people who sunbathe every day may not become white again.

Three steps to after-sun repair

1. Cooling and calming (1-3 hours after sun exposure)

After being exposed to the sun, if you feel your face is hot, burning, or even slightly stinging, then you should consider the issue of after-sun repair, because you are most likely sunburned. At this time, don't rush to apply sunscreen or apply ice directly to your face. These will cause greater irritation to the skin which is in a fragile period. The alternation of cold and hot will make the skin more prone to allergic symptoms.

So the best way to cool and calm the skin at this time is to use some gentle spray. The fine mist of the spray can evenly cover the face and take away the heat. The spray ingredients are relatively simple, natural and non-irritating. The trace elements contained in the water can play a repairing and calming role.

2. Repair the barrier (1-3 days after sun exposure)

After two or three days of sun exposure, the skin will gradually turn darker. But remember not to rush to use some whitening products at this time. Because the skin is still in the recovery period at this time, the large amount of water lost by the skin after sun exposure has not yet been replenished, so this period mainly focuses on hydrating to ensure that the skin is adequately hydrated.

During this period, you can use some lighter lotions, creams, and apply some facial masks. Do not use those with whitening and freckle-removing effects. You should choose products that mainly focus on moisturizing and hydrating. Try not to use sheet masks, because sheet masks can easily suffocate the skin and cause dermatitis. You should use some gel-like smearable masks, which are more breathable and suitable for use during the skin recovery period.

3. Skin whitening (3-5 days after sun exposure)

When the skin is basically stable, you can use some whitening products, such as essence containing VC and its derivatives, which is relatively mild and less irritating. It is also an essence that can prevent the skin from darkening. You can use this type of whitening product at this time. Oral whitening pills are also very effective in whitening after sun exposure, but you must choose big brands and never use products without any quality assurance.