Minor burns are tissue injuries from hot liquids, sunlight, steam, curling irons, wind, razors or chemicals. These burns can cause redness, swelling, blisters, minor pain at the site and skin loss. Once the skin is newly healed, if you notice signs of infection, additional redness, pain, swelling, or an elevation in body temperature, a physician should be consulted promptly.
Avoid Skincare with Harsh Cosmetic Chemicals... which can Potentially Irritate Fragile Skin
You do not want to compromise your skin with the wrong skincare choices. Chemicals in skincare can be very irritating to this fragile skin causing further dryness, redness, inflammation or discomfort. Almost all skincare, including medical skincare brands, contain harsh alcohols, petroleum-derivatives, detergents, and many other skin irritating ingredients. This also includes many skincare products that claim they are good for sensitive skin. Choosing skincare products that are non-irritating is important. Become a label reader. Read more about the ingredients in L'ATHENE products.
L'ATHENE Pure Nutrient Skin Products are helpful for those with fragile skin. The high quality vitamins, minerals, proteins and fatty acids are nourishing, mild and non-irritating.
Avoid Direct Sun Exposure
Burned skin is more prone to sun sensitivity and therefore susceptible to sunburn. Minimize your sun exposure on challenged areas. It is best to use products specifically made for sun protection only, with a sun block of SPF 30 or more. Click here for more information about sun protection.
Eat Antioxidant Foods
Antioxidants in foods are important to maximize skin health with burns. "Patients admitted to the hospital with burns may reduce the time of wound healing by supplementing with antioxidants such as Vitamins C, E, and Zinc," according to a study with burn patients receiving antioxidant supplements (Journal of Burn Care, Aug 17, 2009, E. Barbosa).
Foods such as blueberries, blackberries, cherries, citrus foods, grapes, raspberries, spinach, artichokes, peppers, kale and apricots are high in antioxidants. Green tea is too.