Sunburn

[Bodhidogma]

any good cures besides aloe? i am roasted here.

thanks.

 

[smallmovesal]

aloe is what keeps you from peeling as badly if you keep applying it... keep yourself moisturized.

get the aloe gel with cooling mint stuff in it... then wear light, loose cotton clothing and stay out of the sun.

 

[FISHTALES]

baby aspirin can help keep the swelling of your skin down also. i say baby aspirin because its not to harsh but you can use regular also.

 

[smallmovesal]

baby aspirin can help keep the swelling of your skin down also. i say baby aspirin because its not to harsh but you can use regular also.

i read that too... but i asked my sister, who's a doc, and she said that's not true. i dunno...

 

[Newbie2building]

mix some vinegar and water and put it in a spraybottle. spray it all over yourself and it will reduce peeling. take some advil for pain. wear cotton clothing.

 

[gymrat]

I've had more than my share of sun burns. Just try and keep it moisturized.

 

[dasgh]

get some whole milk and put it over the sunburned parts. helps take the heat out and also moisturizes the skin.

The fats in it allow it to soothe your fried skin. Just soak a washcloth in it and apply for 5mins at a time(as many times as you want). Follow milk treatment with aloe vera.

 

[Bodhidogma]

thanks for the replies everyone.

 

[gymrat]

I've also heard about putting butter on the burn too.


But remember to baste every couple of hours hahaha