How to remove redness after tanning: effective ways

Solarium enthusiasts know firsthand that abuse of the procedure often leads to redness. It all depends on the individual characteristics of the skin: one for many 5 minutes, others and after 8 remain pale. In both cases, an undesirable red hue appears, which is accompanied by painful sensations. To get rid of the consequences, it is enough to follow the tips that are designed specifically for this purpose.

Effective ways to deal with redness after tanning

It is not always possible to observe safety precautions. If it was not possible to protect the skin, and red spots formed on it, proceed with immediate treatment.

Cosmetical tools
In the salon where you go for procedures, special products are sold for safe tanning in the solarium. They must be applied before the moment you enter the cab. If you did not do this, get an ointment or cream to remove redness. They have a pleasant smell, adapted for tanning in the solarium and soothe the skin perfectly. The composition is sold both in disposable bags and in whole bottles. Apply it on the skin, do not rub, allow completely absorbed.

Dairy products
Lubricate the affected areas with a copious layer of greasy sour cream, wait until the mixture is absorbed into the skin. When the first coat dries, apply the next. If the pain from the slightest touch to the skin subsides, the procedure can be considered completed. The composition is removed only with cool water. You can also use fermented baked milk mixed with cottage cheese. All sour milk masks are best done in the bathroom. The negative side of the procedure is considered to be an unpleasant odor, but it disappears after bathing with a shower gel.

Pharmacy products
The ointment “Rescuer” and cream “Panthenol” will help soothe the skin. Lubricate the skin, leave until completely absorbed. Redness will disappear after about 4-5 hours. Any healing ointment based on aloe vera is also suitable. You can use freshly squeezed plant juice or chopped pulp. In this case, the tool is applied in the form of a mask and left for 45 minutes.

Natural oils
The best option of all available traditional medicine. Natural oils include olive, sunflower, camphor, sea buckthorn, burdock, corn. Choose any or combine several options with each other. Apply the composition on the skin, gently rubbing. Wait 1 hour, then gently rinse the mixture with cool water and soap or shower gel.

Apricot or peach
Using a blender or meat grinder, grind 300 gr. fruit. First remove the seeds, but leave the peel. Make a mask, wait 1 hour (more can be), rinse the mixture.

Cosmetic ice

Wipe with ice cubes well removes redness, tones and smoothes the skin. Brew 50 gr. black or green tea in 500 ml. boiling water, insist 20 minutes. Cool, pour into molds, freeze. Treat the affected areas with ice several times a day for 5-10 minutes.

Medicinal herbs
Prepare a decoction of medicinal herbs, brew, cool and strain. Fold the gauze or cotton cloth in several layers, moisten it, make a compress. Wait 40-60 minutes.

Consider the most effective formulations:

• thuja cones, thyme, fresh parsley;
• yarrow, geranium, magnolia, rose flowers;
• dried garlic, cuckoo flax, burdock;
• chamomile, rosemary, coltsfoot;
• honeysuckle, sage, lemon balm.

Take plants in equal proportions, pour boiling water at the rate of 20 gr. each herb per 100 ml. water. Optionally, add 1 or 2 tablespoons of any oil.The procedure must be repeated every 2 hours.

Baby cream
The method is suitable for those who have not a pronounced red tint. If the skin is slightly pink, grease it with baby cream. He will cope with the task in a short time. For severe damage, the composition is not suitable.

Potatoes
Grate or mince 4 medium tubers of raw potato through a meat grinder. Mix them with milk, cover the skin and wait 30 minutes. After that, wash with cold water and apply a healing ointment. You can replace raw vegetables with freshly cooked and chilled.

Watermelon

Cut the fruit into several wide slices, remove the peel. Stand in the shower or bath, gently wipe the damaged skin for 10-15 minutes.

Berries of Strawberry, Raspberry or Currant
Take 200 gr. any fresh berries, chop them in mashed potatoes. Apply to skin, leave for 40 minutes until partially dry. Gently rinse the composition, spread with corn oil and wait another 25 minutes. Wash off the mixture with shower gel.

Preventive actions

To avoid redness, you need to be able to prevent the negative effects of tanning on the skin.

1. From the first to the fifth visit to the tanning booth should be limited to 5 minutes, no more. Starting from the 6th session, an increase of 2 minutes is allowed during the next three procedures. The skin should get used gradually.
2. Peeling, scrub and mechanical cleaning significantly weaken the protective functions of the epidermis. Therefore, they are not recommended before a direct visit to the solarium.
3. Before starting the procedure, lubricate the skin with protective agents. In addition, do not forget to protect your chest, lips, eyes and hair.
4. After exiting the cab, wash yourself with cool water. It is important to understand that hot or warm water will cause even greater damage.
5. If large blisters form on the skin that do not shrink or disappear, consult a doctor immediately.

You can remove the redness after tanning yourself. Make a potato, berry, fruit, or cucumber mask. Get a healing ointment, use a baby cream, make a compress from medicinal plants.

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