Dry Skin: How to Care for Your Skin

After Songkran, many women may experience sunburned skin, leading to darkened or two-toned skin. In reality, this isn't just about the Songkran festival; its more about the intense Thai sun. Regardless of the day or season, prolonged exposure to the sun can cause sunburn. Here are some simple ways to care for sunburned skin:

Cool Baths or Cold Showers: Help dissipate heat from the skin.
Apply Moisturizer: Helps alleviate dryness and dehydration. Apply immediately after bathing while the skin is still damp.

Use Nourishing Serum: Provides hydration, repair, and skin restoration.
Take Ibuprofen for Swelling and Pain: If experiencing swelling, pain, redness, or heat, take ibuprofen, but do so immediately after meals. Be cautious if you have a stomach condition or are allergic to NSAIDs.

Drink Plenty of Water: Sunburn can cause significant dehydration.
Avoid Popping Blisters: If you develop blisters (second-degree sunburn), do not pop or pick them. Seek medical attention, especially if you experience headaches, fever, or chills.

Avoid Further Sun Exposure: Sun exposure can lead to skin cancer, so avoid getting burned again.

These methods can help prevent sunburn and skin damage. However, it is best to protect your skin from strong sun exposure by wearing protective clothing and using sunscreen with at least SPF 30 that protects against both UVA and UVB rays.