Guwahati, April 5 -- After spending a long day out in the sun, most people try to ease the sting of a sunburn by taking a cool shower, putting on lotion, or applying some aloe vera.

While the intention is good, skin experts say there's one big mistake many of us make that can actually make the sunburn worse.

The mistake is using thick creams, oils, or heavy moisturizers right after getting sunburned. These products might feel soothing at first, but they can trap heat inside the skin. This makes the skin feel even hotter and can slow down the healing. Some thick products form a barrier over the skin, stopping it from releasing heat and causing more redness, pain, or even peeling.

Instead, dermatologists suggest letting the skin cool dow...