By Dr. Amanda Lloyd

What to do and not to do after a

sunburn

Do

Use a cold compress

Have a cold shower or bath

Take an oral anti-inflammatory

Apply topical hydrocortisone cream

After 48 hours switch to hydrating, healing topical products

Avoid

Popping blisters

Peeling off skin

Strong skincare products (retinoids, vitamin C, etc)

Scrubbing or exfoliating