Sunburn & Books
Last weekend I participated in a “Literary Corner” at a local arts festival. It was a chance to sell books, meet readers and network with other authors. It’s always so great to see how other authors sell and a chance to learn some pointers. It was also, as it turned out, a chance to sunburn my feet. No one warned me that part of being an author would be having to be cognizant of my sunscreen and footwear choices. So, if you are also in a summer sun situation, here are some sun burn tips.
- Act Fast to Cool It Down
Take a quick dip in a pool or other body of water. But don’t stay in too long and get more burned!
- Moisturize While Skin Is Damp
Use a gentle, but non-oil based, moisturizing. Repeat to keep burned or peeling skin moist over the next few days.
- Decrease the Inflammation
At the first sign of sunburn, taking an anti-inflammatory drug , such as ibuprofen. Aloe vera may also soothe mild burns.
- Replenish Your Fluids
Burns draw fluid to the skin’s surface and away from the rest of the body. It’s important to rehydrate by drinking extra liquids.
