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Daily Mirror
Daily Mirror
Zahna Eklund

Dermatologist urges Brits to avoid sunburn 'hack' that makes pain a lot worse

The sun is still shining for many parts of the UK this weekend, and while most of us know the importance of slathering on the suncream to make sure our skin is protected, some of us will still come home with bright red skin after a day at the beach.

Sunburn is most commonly treated with an aftersun product, but if you don't have any to hand, there are also several home remedies that people swear by to help alleviate the pain and the itchy sensation associated with the burns.

However, according to dermatology experts, there's one hack you should never try when it comes to treating sunburn, as it could make your skin even hotter and even more itchy - and can make the pain way worse.

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