It is finally summer time and the sun is hotter than ever so if you find yourself spending the day in the sun without sunscreen on here are some tips on how to bear through the pain and heal faster. I have used all these so I speak from experience I can be in the sun for ten minutes and fry. So here they are:
Noxzema.Yes the face wash slather it all over yourself it takes the sting out and cools the skin.
Solarcaine spray. This is a spray with aloe in it and it feels so cool when going on. This also helps with moisturizing to minimize peeling. You can buy this at any drugstore.
Aloe. The trick is to keep it in the fridge this gets it all nice and cold and the relief last twice as long!
Ok here is an odd one but trust me this works. Apple cider vinegar. Apply apple cider vinegar to the burn with a cotton ball, or make a cooling compress for a large area to relieve the pain. Keep the skin moistened. This remedy will prevent blistering and peeling.
Aspirin. Aspirin kills the pain and reduces inflammation and redness of sunburn. It short-circuits the whole sunburn process. It must be taken within 24 hours of getting sunburned. Aspirin is preferable to ibuprofen or acetaminophen because it is less stressful on the liver and kidneys.
Baking soda. Dissolve some baking soda in water and make a compress using a clean cloth. Another remedy is to add 1/2 cup of baking soda to a tepid bath and soak. Instead of drying the affected area with a towel, let it air dry. Baking soda is cooling and will help the skin retain moisture.
Shower. Take a warm shower to draw out the heat of your sunburn. The warm water will increase circulation to the area while hydrating it, thereby speeding the healing process.
I also swear by this one. Witch hazel. Use a cotton ball or similar and cover the burned area it has a very cooling affect and takes the sting away.
Tea. Make some tea, cool, and apply to the burn. While any tea will work, mint tea, such as peppermint or spearmint is especially good. The teas have tannins that help the healing process
Ice Cubes. Simply take ice cubes and rub over the affected area and watch how fast they melt!
Remember to wear sunscreen next time!
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Mary
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09/05/2009
It's been really hot down here in Southern California, and my daughter got the worst sunburn! I found that SkinAgain's pRo-tone for healing sunburns really works! http://www.skinagain.com/skincart/protone-p-2.html
Chantalee
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06/21/2009
Dot not put ice directly on the skin!!! It is the worst thing you can do.
kal
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05/25/2009
i didnt listen to my parents and now i have sunburn im going to try the noxzema and hopefully it works.
Andres
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05/20/2009
my damn back itches...right now i took the the aspirin hope that works....i got the aloe to and its refrgerating...ive tried the warm shower
jen
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04/28/2009
some how i had spf 70 on and got badly burnt, im going to try these and hopefully theyll help!
kyle
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03/16/2009
These ideas sound good and my back is really sour so i will use these ideas thanks.
Brian
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08/03/2008
actually i have used the apple cider vinegar suggestion and it really works well. My mother is a doctor and she had told me about this a few years back. I really suggest this one to anybody. Best way to use it is in the bathtub...You won't be disappointed!
melissa
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07/14/2008
thanks for the tips. some really interesting ones that i haven't tried yet.
Erin
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07/12/2008
yeah, i agree, it's not a widely known fact but there are literally TONS of cases where apple cider vinegar will relieve pain beginning with sunburns, urinary tract infections, yeast infections (in women AND men) and ending with prevention of kidney stones!
michelle
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07/06/2008
Have you ever tried to use viniger on a sun burn- it works better than anything i have ever tried before- and there is nothing mean about it!!!
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