I was on the river this weekend and got burnt even though I applied a SPF 30 sunscreen on before I went out and reapplied during the trip. We were out for 7 hours, and I got a burn on my thighs and shoulders. The only thing I had with me at the time was my sunscreen and I was wondering if it did any good to put it on after I was red. Does it stop the burn or just prevent sunburns? What's the best thing you can do immediately after a burn if you are camping or still on the road? Now I have aloe vera with lidocane so it's not a big deal now.
2006-08-07 06:40:41 · 8 answers · asked by ht_butterfly27 4 in Beauty & Style ➔ Skin & Body
Sunscreen after a burn won't do much, but it could contain moisturizers that could make it feel better. The time for sunscreen is obviously during the sun exposure. I find that sunscreen need to reapplied more often than most people do, especially if the uv index is high and you are sweating or active. The best defence is often clothing ( long sleeves and long pants, and a hat). Not fun in the summer, but much healthier in the long run. My mother is in her 60's and now has to deal with skin cancer because of her years in the sun.
2006-08-07 06:51:21 · answer #1 · answered by mrselange 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No sunscreen after youre already burnt is useless....Applying Moisturizer or Aloe Vera to the Burn will help out alot.
2006-08-07 13:47:10 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
if you are still in the sun then, yes it will help the burn from getting worse. If you are already out of the sun, aloe vera gel works much better. It's best right off the plant, but FREEZE brand works good too!
2006-08-07 13:44:57 · answer #3 · answered by Jessica P 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Only if you plan to stay in the sun. Aloe vera helps after you're done.
2006-08-07 13:47:27 · answer #4 · answered by Mariposa 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sun Screen only helps prevent sun burn....doesn't treat it.
2006-08-07 13:45:25 · answer #5 · answered by Answers! 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No it does nothing after your already burned.
2006-08-07 13:43:49 · answer #6 · answered by minus 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you might wanna use aftersun lotion for that. but im not sure if it helps, but it takes the burn away!
2006-08-07 13:49:16 · answer #7 · answered by Eva 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
remeber to but lotion on and will help a lot email me at aston132@yahoo.com or IM me
2006-08-07 13:48:41 · answer #8 · answered by aston132 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋