I went to the beach yesterday and I got sunburn on my upper chest and face, it doesnt burn me at all but I just want the red to go away, is there any way to make this go away?
2006-07-16 10:22:18 · 10 answers · asked by Cheza 2 in Beauty & Style ➔ Skin & Body
Healing Sunburn Treatments
Aloe Vera Gel
For sunburn there is nothing better than aloe vera gel; it is antibacterial and deeply healing for burns in part because of aloectin B, which stimulates the immune system. Aloe vera gel is used in hospitals for burn victims. Aloe Vera comes from the aloe vera plant, and the gel may be squeezed from its leaves, or you can buy pure aloe vera gel as a product in most health food stores.
Vitamin E Cream
One of the antioxidants, vitamin E creams, ointments and oils, can help heal sunburn damage and shorten its effects.
Increase Your Vitamin C
Another antioxidant, increasing your vitamin C intake while sunburned will help you heal.
Black Tea Sunburn Soother
The tannins in cool black tea will help sooth a sunburn.
Baking Soda Bath
Have a cool bath to which 1/2 a cup of baking soda has been added.
Calendula Creams
Calendula is one of the most healing plants. The flowers are emollient, antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, antifungal, and antiviral. They are immune system stimulants and rich in carotenoids. Look in your health food store for calendula creams and ointments.
Avoid Petroleum jelly, as it will hold in the heat.
2006-07-16 10:27:49 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Just a lotion that has aloe in it. I would use one that is especially made for sunburns though - they usually have more aloe in them than normal body lotions. It's either that or make-up.
2006-07-16 10:27:47 · answer #2 · answered by TrippingJudy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Soak washcloths in ice water and apply to your sunburned areas. Then apply aloe.
2006-07-16 10:26:22 · answer #3 · answered by leahcutie 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Aloe Vera lotions, creams, and gels. Go to Savon or Walgreens or Duane Reade and they will have something for you.
2006-07-16 10:26:05 · answer #4 · answered by Andrea 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes aloe vera, gel or the actual plant
Lavender oil is good for healing burns too
but be careful of the strength
2006-07-16 10:27:21 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You have to wait for the skin to heal. It really is a burn. Two weeks.
2006-07-16 10:25:55 · answer #6 · answered by Craig 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Aloe!
2006-07-16 10:25:13 · answer #7 · answered by Chloe 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it well um put vinger on it although it smells it well help the burnning go down or lotion okay i had it yesterday too
2006-07-16 10:26:21 · answer #8 · answered by roxy_baby2007 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Lotion with Aloe.
2006-07-16 10:25:07 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
what duffmad sad.
2006-07-16 10:29:18 · answer #10 · answered by DarkDejection(JF) 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋