Sun Burn Please Help
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2007-11-12 20:35:53
I sat outside for 2 hours today .. not realiseing the sun was so strong. Now all of a sudden my arms and legs have become all red and itchy. How do i calm it down ?? It's nearly half 7 so all the shops are shut n my skin is soooooo painful !
Please help !
Answer:Get some Aloe Vera pronto! There are also anti-pain sprays you can get that may help. Right now moisturizing your skin is the most important thing.
Baby lotion works, but anything with aloe vera really works. Or try a cold bath it worked for me.
have you got any bryl cream or calomine lotion this should calm it down
slap on some natural yogurt....it really does work. Have a cool bath and dont use any perfumed products. Also drink lots of water.
Pure Aloe Vera and when you get it put it in the fridge - the cold will stop any itching you may have. After a few days don't forget to exfoliate to take away the dead skin. Good luck and try using some sunscreen next time.
Paste yourself with yoghourt, I would not have believed it at first, but my son had really bad sunburn, and this was recommended to us. within half an hour he was back to normal! don't ask me why, I don't know. (naturally you can wash it off when the burning sensation clears)
I know it sounds silly, but try taking a vinegar bath. It will really take the sting out. Then use the aloe.
use aloe vera lotion, just apply over sun burn lightly and you'll bronze better, plus it cools and sooths the burn, any old aloe will work so you don't have to spend a lot either
aloe
aloe vera gel, it's brilliant and gives instant relief
if you have any tomatoes slice them and rub on the sore part also natural yogurt should help hope you feel better soon and remember your cream next time
cut tomato in half in rube your skin with it u going to fill a big difference