Episode 7: 5 Tips & Tricks to Sleep with a Sunburn

Sunburn relief with sunburn drink

But why? Why Are sunburns worse at night? Firstly, sunburns take time to develop. It may occur sometime after sun exposure but it gets severe with every hour passing. That’s when the irritation and itchiness begin to escalate. Another reason is that at night your body is in direct and constant contact with the linens and beddings. This causes friction which exacerbates the discomfort levels. Lastly, at night there are a lot fewer distractions. Although it gets calmer by the end of the day, the attention to pain and itchiness increases.