Move to shade or indoors immediately. UV damage continues through clouds if you stay outside.
Apply cool (not cold or ice) damp compresses to burned areas. Or take a cool shower or bath.
Aloe vera gel — from a plant or commercial product without alcohol or fragrance — is the most effective OTC treatment. Apply generously and reapply every few hours.
Sunburn pulls fluid to the skin surface and dehydrates the body. Drink significantly more water than usual for the next 24 to 48 hours.
Ibuprofen reduces both pain and inflammation. Don't pop or pick blisters — they protect skin underneath.
Burns hurt — that's your body protecting itself. Cooling it down right now is the single most important thing you can do. You're already helping.
Scrapes sting sharply and look dramatic — that's completely normal. They're almost always surface level. You've got this.
Bruises look alarming — that vivid colour is just blood that pooled under the skin. It's almost always harmless and it will fade.
Guidance only — in any emergency, call 911.