Ways to keep it from peeling, to make it turn tan faster, to ease the soreness....etc.
2006-08-09 12:14:47 · 10 answers · asked by ShineOnYouCrazyDiamond 4 in Beauty & Style ➔ Skin & Body
Ok, listen, I am not burning on purpose...nor to build a tan...I am well aware of the effects of the sun. I just happened to be outside much longer than intended.
2006-08-09 12:25:09 · update #1
Oh, and aloe is the age old remedy....yes. I have been using it for years.
2006-08-09 12:26:05 · update #2
First of all, you need to take some Ibuprofin (if you're not allergic to it). It will help reduce the swelling and pain.
Second, take a very cool to cold bath--this will help reduce the damage that the burn did to your skin. It will also help with the swelling, pain, and redness. If you can't take a bath, get some ice and rub it on the burned areas.
Third, drink plenty of clear fluids and make sure you're keeping hydrated.
If you have blisters, do NOT pop them. This will not only hurt, but it can leave bad scars. Blisters mean you have at least second degree burns. Not good!
If you have a lot of blisters, especially if you have a fever or the blisters have pus in them, you need to immediately go to the doctor. You probably have sun poisoning. This is very dangerous and can make you very sick.
If your skin is peeling, do not "help" it along...don't peel your skin. That also can cause very bad scarring (I have a big scar on my nose from peeling it as a kid when I had a sunburn--I'm now 35 and the scar is still there!).
2006-08-09 12:38:48 · answer #1 · answered by libraryn71 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Peeling will occur eventually, it's part of your skin's natural healing process, but you can apply an aloe moisturizer or secretions from an actual plant to help defer it.
You shouldn't burn then tan, try gradually building your tan instead by spending less time, more frequently in the sun (use sunscreen please)
Ibuprofen for the pain.
2006-08-09 19:20:32 · answer #2 · answered by Gina A 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Aloe-Vera after sun gel, Vitamin E cream,
Alove Vera will take down the inflmation and redness, Whilst Vitamin E will protect your skin from scarring and peeling as much,
2006-08-09 19:19:14 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Aloe vera gel, that's all I can say. You could also use sunscreen next time. I have a huge scar from a sunburn, so I should take my own advice.
2006-08-09 19:17:45 · answer #4 · answered by Morgan C 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
moisturize!!!!! use a good cooling aloe vera gel, banana boat makes a good. put it in the refrigerator for a little extra coolness relief.
2006-08-09 19:17:59 · answer #5 · answered by swayed 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well a good solution if you burn id natural Yoghurt....ts very soothing!.....And just apply plenty of aftersunn for peeling problems!
2006-08-09 19:19:40 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
What they said aloe. But if you have it on your face dont keep reapling it. It might make u break out. Also try a cool bath.
2006-08-09 19:20:08 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
Deppends what kind of skin you have, if you have skin like mine, you burn peel and then tan and dont peel again.
2006-08-09 19:27:16 · answer #8 · answered by purplewingduck 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
banana boat aloe gel
2006-08-09 19:23:39 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
ALOE VERRA
2006-08-09 19:17:38 · answer #10 · answered by Eleanor. 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋