and how high should SPF in sun block be?
2006-07-24 22:01:22 · 23 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ First Aid
I'm partial towards Noxema for a simple sunburn. But aloe is the best for 2nd degree burns.
2006-07-25 06:52:44 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think if you want to avoid a sunburn you should put on at least SPF 30. I used to get sunburns all the time. Immediately when it starts I would put Noxzema on it for its cooling properties. Aloe Vera is truly the best, but it should be the fresh plant. The stuff you buy in the stores is made with alcohol which is drying. Banana Boat used to make a really creamy rich after sun lotion with lanolin that helped me turn a burn into a tan and prevent peeling.
2006-07-25 05:06:02 · answer #2 · answered by djk 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sponging vinegar on a sunburn helps alot, you'll smell like a pickle but it does work. I usually stay away from creams and lotions because for me they tend to hold the heat in instead of helping to make it less. Aloe vera works ok too.
As for SPF everyone should use at least a 15, but 30 I believe is recommened by doctors.
2006-07-25 07:32:39 · answer #3 · answered by shamrock61415 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
a cold water bath does wonders for sunburn, particularly if you stay in for 20 mins, then out for 20, then in for 20, so on for 2 hours.
recommended SPF levels vary depending on region, seasonal climate and time of day. Mid summer between 12 and 3 pm in equatorial regions would require the highest SPF levels, filtering out damn near 100% of UVR. This is why Mexico love the Sombrero (sp?), long sleeves, dark sunglasses and the rest. The best time of day to be in the sun is the 3 hours before sunset, and 4 hours after sunrise, when the atmosphere does the filtering for you. bring on the nude beaches at sunset with wine and cheese, as it is said.
2006-07-25 05:11:51 · answer #4 · answered by Bawn Nyntyn Aytetu 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yogurt? lol.
Never tried that one.
Aloe Vera is the best thing you can use in my opinion...just keep applying it until it stops soaking in, which may take a while. And you should use the highest SPF sunblock possible! 50 is good though. Sunblock prevents burning, not tanning (or so I've recently been told). so I guess the higher the SPF the better. You can take aspirin too...that might help.
Redhead, plenty of experience with massive burns :p
2006-07-25 05:10:28 · answer #5 · answered by skillet 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First take a cool bath to stop the skin from cooking. (Which is what a sunburn is in the first place. Your skin cooks in the sun that is why the top layer of skin peels after a day or two.) Noxema or anything with menthol. The menthol draws out the heat and cools the burnt area. Under no circumstances should you put menthol on or close to your eyes!!!
2006-07-25 15:11:35 · answer #6 · answered by ead824 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
aloe vera gel really is the best thing for it-you can try vitamin e oil too-both of these are porous products which means they allow the burn to breathe while treating it which helps it heal.
don't use lotions,ointments or food products-these things actually create a barrier between the burn itself and the outside air it needs-trapping heat in which can cause dehydration and can make the burn worse as well.
take cool baths or showers-warm water will also trap heat and cause dehydration.
you can take motrin for the pain and to help reduce swelling. take 200-400mg every 6 hours but do not exceed 1200mg in 24 hours.
the best spf sunblock is 50-it's the highest number and blocks the most uv rays from the sun. but remember with any sunblock-it needs to be reapplied about every 2 hours-especially if you are getting in and out of water.
drink plenty of fluids now (b/c your body needs to replace lost fluid due to the burn) and while out in the sun to help prevent dehydration.
2006-07-25 05:34:04 · answer #7 · answered by prncessang228 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Bactine liquid first aid pump spray will do more than the trick...it will draw diagrams, and use finger puppets for you! But seriously...This is my favorite cure all. I have a 7 year old, and this product has saved her pain many, many times. It's an antiseptic and also has an anesthetic for the pain. It's not that expensive either. The best part is you don't have to rub the area, just spray it on! Ahhhh relief!
You should use a sunblock of at least 30. Well wishes.
2006-07-25 12:24:52 · answer #8 · answered by Mona 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get at least an SPF 30+ sunscreen. If your skin is fair or prone to burning, try a higher SPF.
Cocoa Butter, or Shea butter is very soothing and very moisturising for sunburn.
2006-07-25 05:07:08 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
according to how fair your skin is, 30 to 50 spf, 50 if you are very fair, just look next to the suntan lotions and you will find the sunburn meds, anything like that with benzocain will help numb the pain of a sunburn.
2006-07-25 05:05:13 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋