Time heals most wounds - and sunburn relief is no exception. Discover the best ways to limit the discomfort during the healing process. Sunburn occurs when ultraviolet rays (UV) burn the skin, resulting as UV exposure exceeds the body’s natural defense by a pigment known as melanin. Redness generally peaks between 12 to 24 hours following UV exposure and diminishes over 72 hours. Initially, pain is absent and pain level does not necessarily equate with the severity and dangers of sunburn. Minor burns can be quite discomforting and second-degree burns may hurt less, particularly after repeated exposure to sun-hardened skin. |
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