Here are some tips to avoid it altogether:
- If you're pale (like me), you should wear sun screen.
- If you're not pale, you should at least consider it.
If you've already ignored the precious wisdom in the previous list, here are some tips to help the healing process go along more smoothly.
- When you get into the shower, remember that different parts of your body (the burnt parts) are much more sensitive to heat than they normally would be. Lukewarm is probably a good approach.
- When you get out of the shower and you grab the towel, remember to pat yourself dry. Dragging a course towel across burnt skin can be painful.
