Here’s a familiar story: One day, you’re out by the pool and you decide to get a nice tan. Why not? It’s a beautiful sunny day and you are looking a bit on the pale side. So you grab your tanning oil, lounge out on the cabana feeling relaxed and enjoying your tan. But, there’s a huge problem! You get too relaxed and end up falling asleep. Did I forget to mention that your tanning oil has no sun protection? You’re now awake but in pain from a nasty sunburn. Ouch!
What should I do?
First off, don’t panic. There are plenty of sunburn cures. Check out these eight sunburn remedies!
Drink Plenty of Water
-Sunburns can dehydrate the skin so drink plenty of water or fluids. Doing so will return your skin to its hydrated self.
Luke warm showers
-Showers that are too hot or too cold will not help. Take a lukewarm bath and add colloidal oatmeal, chamomile tea bags and a few tablespoons of baking soda.
Avoid the sun
- Stay indoors so you can give your skin time to heal. Also, don’t apply anymore sunscreen on your sunburn because it can sting more and worsen.
Don’t Touch
- I know it’s hard to resist but try not to peel or pick your skin. If you do, it will just take longer for your sunburn to heal.
No harsh products
- Avoid chemically made products when bathing or moisturizing like a strong soap or showergel. It can irritate the skin more. Baby oil shower gel is great alternative and gentle on the skin.
Apply Cool Moisturizer
- This is my favorite sunburn remedy. Calming or cooling lotions like Aloe Vera gel are best to treat a sunburn. Here’s an added bonus. Leave the aloe vera gel in the fridge. Chilled aloe vera gel will feel heavenly on your burn.
Cool Water
- For temporary relief, splash cool water on the sunburn or use a cloth soaked in cold water.
Seek Medicine
- To help alleviate the pain, try taking aspirin or ibuprofen. If the wound start to look worse or if you’re feeling sick, seek medical help immediately.
Do you have any sunburn remedies? How do you treat your sunburn?
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We should really take care of our skin and control ourselves from being under the sun. Sunblocks are of great help but for sure remedies of sunburn, your list is really helpful! Thanks for posting!
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