Sunburn
Sunburn is the painful reddening of the skin after overexposure to sunlight. So to avoid getting burned, stay in the shade, especially during peak hours (11 a.m. to 4 p.m.). Be sure to cover up with clothes and a wide-brimmed hat and apply broad-spectrum sunscreen with minimum SPF 15 to exposed skin. Don’t forget to reapply sunscreen regularly, especially after sweating or swimming.If sunburned, Health Canada advises taking a cool showerand drinking extra fluids for two to three ways. Apply aloe gel, but avoid lotions that keep heat in the skin.If the burn is very painful or blistered, or if there are additional symptoms like facial swelling, nausea, fever or chills, rapid pulse, rapid breathing, confusion, dizziness or signs of skin infection, get immediate medical help.