Ouch. 
You wanted to get a nice dark tan while laying out and you ended up getting burned.
You should know better than to skimp on the SPF, but I’m not here to lecture you (or I’ll try to refrain….)
The Damage is done (literally), so here a few tips to help you deal.

Keep it cool: Apply cold compresses — such as a towel dampened with cool water — to the affected skin. Or take a cool bath.
 
Keep it moist: Apply aloe or moisturizing cream to the affected skin.
* Try making Aloe Cubes by filling an empty ice tray with Aloe.  Use the frozen Aloe Cubes to ease the pain and cool down the skin
-Avoid products containing alcohol, which can further dry out skin. (Beware of sunburn treatment products containing anesthetics, such as benzocaine. There’s little evidence that these products are effective. In some cases, they may even irritate the skin)
 
Leave blisters intact: If blisters form, don’t break them. You’ll only slow the healing process and increase the risk of infection. If needed, lightly cover blisters with gauze.

Take an over-the-counter pain reliever: If needed, take anti-inflammatory medication — such as aspirin or ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin, others) — according to the label instructions until redness and soreness subside.
-(Don’t give children or teenagers aspirin. It may cause Reye’s syndrome, a rare but potentially fatal disease)
 
Drink Water: A sunburn can cause a mild fever and a headache. Lie down in a cool, quiet room to relieve the headache. A headache may be caused by dehydration, so drinking fluids may help.
 
Treat peeling skin gently. Within a few days, the affected area may begin to peel. This is simply your body’s way of getting rid of the top layer of damaged skin. While your skin is peeling, continue to use moisturizing cream 

 Consult a doctor for sunburn treatment if:
- Severe sunburn covers a large portion of your body with blisters
- Sunburn is accompanied by a high fever or severe pain
- Severe sunburn doesn’t begin to improve within a few days
 
So remember to cover yourself in SPF~
It sucks getting burned…. but at least you’ll end up with that tan you wanted! 
 

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Now, I know that there are many Koreans that love pale complexions~ I used to be one of those Koreans.

Even with my diligent Sunscreen regimen, I still get a tan and freckles, so can you imagine how damaged your skin will be if you’re TRYING to get a tan.  It can take up to ten years for actual damage from the sun to show up and even one bad burn can cause irreversible damage.

 

Soooo, to avoid all the unneccesary aging that the sun brings but still have a beautiful glow, try Bronzers.

It’s Quick, Simple, and a No-Committment way of getting a gorgeous glow.

Bronzers are simple enough- The look of the sun in just a few steps.

 

Beauty Tip for Bronzers:

* To make bronzer look natural, make sure to lightly apply right up to the hairline so that it blends in naturally.

* Start with a light hand. You can always add more and you don’t want to look “dirty” or “orange”

Powder:

This is the easiest Bronzer formula to use. It works on all skin types and works best for Oily Skin.

 

* A Matte shade is good to use for an all-over glow

 - Use a medium sized Powder brush to lightly dust across your T-Zone (Forehead, Nose, Chin) and on your cheekbones

- Another way of applying bronzer is by creating a “3″ on your face. Apply bronzer over your eyebrow, create a curve onto your cheekbone, and another curve from your cheekbone to your chin

* A Shimmer bronzer is good for highlighting.

 - Use a medium sized Powder brush to apply bronzer as you would blush for some color without using pinks or peaches.

 

Cream:

This formula works on all skin types but works best for Dry Skin

- Use your fingers or a sponge to apply Cream bronzer.  Dab bronzer onto the apple of your cheeks and blend upwards towards your ears and on top of your cheekbones. Use the remaining bronzer (on fingers or sponge) on your T-Zone.

 

Gel, Oil, and Mousse:

These can be a bit trickier to use and is best used for an all-over darker “tan” look.

- Use sparingly and apply a little at a time so it looks natural

Pale skin can be beautiful, but I think you should always change up your look a little depending on the season:  Summer is a time to play with color and experiment.

Stop looking like a vampire who hasn’t been outside in months and go for a little glow~ you may be surprised at how great you look.

 

For those of you that love the sun and are slathering yourselves in oil to get a dark tan, you’re going to regret it in the future.  Get the look without the damage by using a bronzer.

 

Remember kiddies~ SUNSCREEN SUNSCREEN SUNSCREEN

SUN DAMAGE= Bad

Bronzer= Good

 

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A common problem I see among Asian women is their two-toned face.  Their face will be one color, but their neck is another color. Another is that they don’t choose the right shade for their skin tone.

This can happen very easily because most people’s faces are lighter than their body because they’re wearing sunscreen.

*If you’re not wearing sunscreen daily, start now! Even in the winter, you should be wearing AT LEAST SPF 15!

In order to fix this problem, there are a few quick fixes:
Tinted Moisturizer- This is the lightest formula- It gives light coverage and evens out skin tone.  I never used to use Tinted Moisturizer, but I’ve recently started and am very happy with the results. It’s great for people who don’t want to spend a lot of  time and want a natural look.
* Tinted Moisturizer is great because it’s quick and easy- You can get moisturizer, foundation, and SPF in one.
My favorite Tinted Moisturizers are Laura Mercier, Josie Maran, and Hourglass.

Foundation- There are many different formulas. Play around at a Sephora or Cosmetics Counter and find out what’s best for you.
Creme Foundation: Creme formulas are recommended for older skin because they reduce the appearance of fine lines (while powder formulas can settle into wrinkles).  I like the texture of Creme foundation and think it gives good coverage.  I prefer M.A.C. and Motives for creme formulas.
Powder Foundation: Powder Foundation is great for Oily Skin.  I personally prefer other formulas before Powder, but people love Bare Minerals. I prefer Benefit and M.A.C. Studio Fix
Liquid Foundation: Liquid foundation applies very smoothly and can give a lot of coverage with a little product.  The ultimate liquid foundation is Makeup Forever H.D.  Your skin will look amazing.

Concealer- Many people put on concealer before foundation, but I like to put it on afterwards.  Most of the time, foundation will do the trick. If you have blemishes, you can add the tiniest amount of concealer on top of the foundation and blend with a blending brush.  Set with powder.

Powder/Bronzer- If you find that your face is lighter after putting on all your makeup, you can dust on a darker powder or use a bronzer.  Start light and add more as you go. It’s always  easier to add more makeup than to correct mistakes.

Self-Tanner-  I hope you ladies are not tanning (Skin cancer, Wrinkles, Leathery skin are a few reasons to avoid it)
Instead, buy a bottle of Self-Tanner.  I like the Daily Self-Tanners from Jergens and Banana Boat and Clarins
Tips:
* When looking for makeup, make sure you are in good lighting. Flourescent lighting is the worst.
* If you have trouble finding the right color for your skin, go to a professional and have them pick out a color for you (but make sure they pick the right one…. just because they work there doesn’t mean they know makeup)
* You’ll probably need different foundation depending on the season

So I hope these tips are helpful and you will have flawless, perfect looking skin!

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