went swimming in my pool today and my spf 50 didnt wrk at all!! the problem i have is , I run a tanning bed shop and have to work at 6 in the morning. is there anything i can do to take the redness out before then? especially my face, because i do think it will appear unprofessional and irresponsible to be burnt to a crisp at a atanning salon even thought that wasnt the cause. I have tried ocean potion with lidocaine and it doesnt really help wit anythin g but the pain which i dont seem to have much of. i just want the redd ness to fade. help me!!! best answer gets 10 points!
2006-07-16 11:33:45 · 23 answers · asked by sunshine 3 in Beauty & Style ➔ Skin & Body
Sorry to tell you, but only time will help with the redness.
2006-07-16 11:35:36 · answer #1 · answered by whatelks67 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Try taking some Benadryl before bed. It helps with allergies and a sunburn is an allergic reaction from the effects of the sun on your skin. I would also take a warm(not hot) Aveeno(oatmeal) bath before bed too and maybe a good lotion with cucumber and aloe to cool the skin. Good luck, hope it helps!
2006-07-16 11:42:50 · answer #2 · answered by rodam r 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you can find a mineral powder it works really well! They have it with make up but girls and guys use it. It's a new thing and it really gets the red out. One that works like wonders and in minutes is La Bella Donna Minerals. I got sunburned two days ago when we were in Hawaii for vacation and I used this you can't even tell!
2006-07-16 11:38:02 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i dont think anything will take the redness out but try aloe vera, that may work. next time wait 20 mintues before going into the sun after applying then reapply in a couple of hours.
2006-07-16 11:39:09 · answer #4 · answered by Krissy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Keep a cold press on it. In the morning wake up mix some foundation with moisturizer and get covering, add some powder and you are ready to go.
Sounds good in theory but it may just work.
2006-07-16 11:38:50 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
noxema is the absloute best for removing the redness from the sun. use the original formula and put it on your face and leave it on for about 15 minutes. also, it feels great! it'll take the redness completely out too. if it doesn't fade it enough the first time, use it again for another 15 min until your satisfied with the results.
aloe vera is also another option, but i feel noxema is the BEST!!
2006-07-16 11:36:09 · answer #6 · answered by Jessica B 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My son got sunburnt really bad at a school carnival, he was so red it was horrible, I plastered him with the sap from aloe vera plant, and it was amazing, i could visually see the sunburn fade away within a few hours, i dont use anything else now, try it and you will be amazed.
2006-07-16 11:39:50 · answer #7 · answered by Jewell 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't know about the redness except maybe a bronzer/foundation, sorry! For the pain though, you can try aloe vera before you go to bed. it really works!
2006-07-16 11:36:54 · answer #8 · answered by answers 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
wear a long sleeve shirt and put on a lot of makeup. get pure aloe vera and rub it in over and over and that will speed up the redness turning to a tan.
2006-07-16 11:38:23 · answer #9 · answered by isaac a 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
there are alot of ways
1) use real aloe vera
2)shaving cream with menth. in it- rub it on there leave it for awhile and then shower
3)u could soak in a tub of vinager water-
sounds nasty i know but it'll draw the heat out of the burn
2006-07-16 11:42:07 · answer #10 · answered by his and hers t 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
"Jessica" is right on the money, I have found Noxzema to be best in helping alleviate the burn. Also, make sure to hydrate, drinking lots and lots of water to keep your body cool and hydrated. Good luck and I hope you feel better.
2006-07-16 11:38:25 · answer #11 · answered by Hoot 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋