i have a sun burn that is really red
2006-06-29 14:51:03 · 21 answers · asked by Sarah A 2 in Beauty & Style ➔ Skin & Body
The best way to treat a sunburn is not to go back in the sun. Get cold towels and put them on the place of the sunburn. Do not rub or push down on the towels. Also, put some tomatoes, peppers, and onions in a bowl. How will it help your sunburn you ask? It wont! But it will make a great salsa! Isabel
P.S. Dont forget to microwave it on high for 1 minute.:)
2006-06-29 14:57:53 · answer #1 · answered by Isabel Maselty 3 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Ouch! Here are some suggestions:
* Medications such as aspirin, ibuprofen , and naproxen are useful, especially when started early.
* For mild sunburn, cool compresses with equal parts of milk and water may suffice. You may also use cold compresses with Burow solution. You can buy this at a drugstore. Dissolve 1 packet in 1 pint of water. Soak gauze or a soft clean cloth in it. Gently wring out the cloth and apply to the sunburned area for 15-20 minutes. Change or refresh the cloth and solution every 2-3 hours.
* Anyone raised in a beach community knows the secret of aloe-based lotions. There are many commercially available types. Ask the pharmacist at your local drugstore. Tearing apart your aloe plant in the yard and applying the cool jellylike substance inside the leaves is no longer necessary.
* Cool (not ice cold) baths may help. Avoid bath salts, oils, and perfumes because these may produce sensitivity reactions. Avoid scrubbing the skin or shaving the skin. Use soft towels to gently dry yourself. Don’t rub. Use a light, fragrance-free skin moisturizer.
* Avoid lotions that contain topical anesthetic medications because you can become sensitized and then allergic to that medicine.
* Obviously, stay out of the sun while you are sunburned
Good luck!
2006-06-29 14:58:07 · answer #2 · answered by CaramelKidsMom 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Since a sunburn completey dries out your skin, you basically want to continually hydrate your skin - with lots of lotion. Lotion with aloe vera is great because it will help soothe the burning sensation.
2006-06-29 15:59:18 · answer #3 · answered by sadiechey 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Aloe Vera Plant extract !
2006-06-29 14:55:04 · answer #4 · answered by Jo Jo Gunn 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Aloe vera
2006-06-29 15:54:06 · answer #5 · answered by ♥Nessa♥ 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Slather some aloe vera plant on it. It'll soothe your burn, and if you dont have any you can buy aloe vera lotion.
2006-06-29 14:58:50 · answer #6 · answered by angie 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I take luke warm baths with vinegar. white vinegar, not a whole bottle, just enough to calm the burn. I'm a redhead with freckles.
2006-06-29 15:07:12 · answer #7 · answered by Max 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
by putting aloe on it it helps alot it takes away the burn and plus it makes your skin tan faster
2006-06-29 14:54:48 · answer #8 · answered by Krysta M 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
break a piece of aloe off of the plant then apply to where it burns
2006-06-29 14:55:26 · answer #9 · answered by wfields007 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
2 words aloe verda
2006-06-29 15:23:19 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋