i have a sunburn, and want it to stop hurting
2006-08-11 09:39:19 · 17 answers · asked by jordan r 2 in Beauty & Style ➔ Skin & Body
Aloe Vera. The plant is best. Take several of the larger leaves and slice them open. Scrape the juice out onto the skin and rub it in. Keep some of those leaves close at hand and use them every once in a while, when the skin starts to feel "dry" again.
A number of companies make aloe vera products which are ok, but nothing compares to the actual plant. It actually has a "numbing" effect. And when my husband got 2nd degree burns on the back of his leg, it made a lot of difference until he could get to the hospital.
2006-08-11 09:50:10 · answer #1 · answered by kj 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cool, sugarless tea: - The tannin in tea is the active ingredient, which helps to soothe and relieve some of the discomfort of sunburned skin. After brewing a big pot of tea, and allowing it to cool completely, slosh the affected areas with a soft sponge or washcloth you could also fill a spray bottle, and spray the tea directly on the skin. And don’t throw away the used (cool) teabags. These are especially good for sensitive areas around the eyes – simply place the teabags over your eyes if they feel hot and tired. It works, I've used it with my sons over the years.
2006-08-11 09:47:24 · answer #2 · answered by Linda 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cold Aloe or go to a drug store and buy some sunburn gel... It's usually blue or green and put it in the fridge... It will feel soooo much better!
2006-08-11 09:42:01 · answer #3 · answered by Crystal 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'd suggest buying a bottle of Ocean Potion Aloe Lotion. It's the best I've tried. I don't usually burn, but when I do, this helps a lot. It smells good, too, and I think it does a better job than regular aloe. :)
2006-08-11 09:41:19 · answer #4 · answered by sarahcurlygirl 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
try Panama jack sunburn lotion. It's blue gel. You can get it at any pharmacy or drugstore. If you don't like that, try anything with aloe!!!
2006-08-11 09:42:51 · answer #5 · answered by koko96643 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
http://www.otan.us/webfarm/emailproject/burn2.htm
This website has a lot of remedies for how to make a sunburn/burn stop hurting.
2006-08-11 09:47:06 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Aloe Vera plant is the best, if you don't have a plant use the lotion. Feel better and wear sunblock next time:)
2006-08-11 09:43:02 · answer #7 · answered by ♥HeidiJustine♥ 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Mix equal amounts of aloe vera gel and your favorite lotion. It helps with the burn and also helps with peeling and dry skin.
2006-08-11 09:46:20 · answer #8 · answered by Pam K 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Solarcaine gel with aloe helps to sooth the pain.I hope you feel better soon.
2006-08-11 09:42:16 · answer #9 · answered by MaryBeth 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
aloe vera plant gel, also Noxema cools as it heals although the aloe keeps you from peeling as well as relieves the hurt.
2006-08-11 09:48:10 · answer #10 · answered by avaddohn-Apollyon 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋