Dermatologists recommend pure aloe vera gel for healing and moisturizing skin. Sun Bum Cool Down Gel is recommended as best overall option. Products should contain more than 70% aloe vera gel
Sunburn results from UV radiation exposure, causing DNA damage and inflammation. Symptoms include redness, pain, blistering, peeling, and nausea. Sunburn can occur within 15 minutes to seconds from sun exposure. Pain is strongest 6-48 hours after exposure
UV index measures sunburn-producing radiation strength at specific locations. Developed by Canadian scientists in 1992, standardized by WHO and WMO in 1994. Index ranges from 0 (night) to 11+ (midday summer sunlight)
Tan lines appear when exposed skin becomes lighter than previously tanned areas. Typical types include farmer's tan from field work and trucker's tan from windshield. Character with constant tanlines often shows lack of physical appearance care
Sunburn causes inflamed, painful skin that feels hot to touch. Symptoms appear within hours of sun exposure. Simple self-care measures can provide relief, but healing takes days
UV Index indicates sun's UV rays strength in a region. Scale ranges from 1-2 (low) to 11+ (extremely high). Higher numbers indicate stronger UV rays. Classification applies worldwide to all skin types