How to ease sunburn pain?

Please monitor your skin closely for any blistering or fever, as those are signs of severe second-degree burns. If the skin is peeling excessively or feels extremely hot to touch after 24 hours, it is much safer to visit a dermatologist. Don't try random home remedies on raw skin.

Sunburn pain is incredibly irritating and uncomfortable. Applying cold curd on the affected area helped me cool down the burning very quickly.

For instant relief from that burning sensation, you can apply a cold, damp cloth to the sunburned areas. Calamine lotion is also very good for soothing the itching and redness. Just make sure you do not peel the flaking skin yourself, let it shed naturally.

I got a bad sunburn on my last cycling trip because I forgot to reapply sunscreen. My health app suggested taking a cool bath and staying well hydrated to help the skin barrier recover. Now I always track the UV index on my watch before heading out for long outdoor workouts.