Unfortunately, there’s a limit to how fast your body will be able to heal and replace the damaged skin cells caused by sunburn. Mild sunburns typically only take 3-5 days to heal, while more severe sunburns can take weeks – and sometimes, in rare cases, even months.   However, there are some clinically proven ways to maximize the body’s healing process when it comes to sunburn. This includes:   ● Getting an adequate amount of high-quality sleep.  ● Staying hydrated. ● Moisturizing your skin with a gentle, skin-safe cream. ● Take a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug, such as ibuprofen. ● Avoiding tobacco use. ● Avoid additional sun exposure. ● Apply aloe vera to the sunburnt area. ● Taking a cool bath and then applying moisturizer. ● Applying hydrocortisone cream. ● Applying a cold compress to the affected area. ● Soaking in an oatmeal bath.   These strategies can be used in isolation but are often more effective when used in combination with each other.   If you have a sunburn that is still painful after a week or is getting more uncomfortable as time goes on, book in with your doctor at your earliest convenience as you may be a more intense form of medical care.