Topical solutions likealoe veraandhydrocortisone creamarent your only options.
Here are five foods that offer unique benefits for sunburned skin.
Beta carotene is acarotenoidthats naturally found in many foods that are (naturally) orange and yellow.
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Along with carrots, sweet potatoes and cantaloupe also contain this key carotenoid.
Non-orange foods likegreen leafy vegetables(like spinach) are also good sources of beta carotene.
That helps protect against skin aging by promotingskin elasticityand hydration while reducing the development of wrinkles and age spots.
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The result is a beverage that contains live cultures with many health benefits.
If your fermented milk drink also containscollagen hydrolysates, it may further promote healthy skin.
Taking anon-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug(NSAID) can help with inflammation and pain triggered by a sunburn.
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Dietary vitamin D has been shown to rapidly relieveinflammationfrom sunburns.
Tomato paste containslycopene, a carotenoid that can offer skin protection.
Other studies have found that tomato consumption may helpreduce the risk of certain cancers.
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The fruit may also help you heal a sunburn.
Health Risks of Sunburns
Short-term sunburn side effects include inflammation, itching, and peeling.
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