2007-05-04 02:38:03 · 16 answers · asked by kelser4u 2 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Skin Conditions
- reach for a product that contains lidocaine ( its a anesthetic that reduces pain)
- Cooled whole, plain yogurt applied can help sooth sunburned skin.
- Use a washcloth soaked in cool milk to gently dab the sunburned areas periodically.
- Cold compresses and cool baths will help temporarily ease the pain.
- Aloe vera , cocoa butter, Vitamin E, lavendera oil and tea.
- Whie or apple cider vinegars can be used to hasten healing soothe your pain, and prevent bilstering and peeling. Dampen a wash cloth with teh vinegar and periodically dab the liquid onto the burns. Vinegar can also be added to bath water.
- Mustard
- Crush a raw tomato and apply it to burned areas. This will be painful but you will find that it speeds healing.
There are tons of websites that have different suggestions for healing sunburns
2007-05-04 02:44:18 · answer #1 · answered by itsgoingtobealright 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The aloe vera did not work because the brand name that you are using was not manufactured properly. I know this without even knowing what brand, because good quality aloe vera gel will take care of sunburn so quickly you will be surprised.
The active ingredient that helps heal skin is Mannose, a glyconutrient. The problem is that when the aloe is processed, an enzyme in the aloe metabolizes the Mannose, then it is not present in the final product.
Only aloe from a couple of soures is Mannose rich - and the one that you want. There is a patented process that de-activates the enzyme, so that the Mannose is in the final product.
The aloe gel that I use for any topical reason, and it works, is Mannatech's Emprizone. You can take a look below, at the link.
Best of luck to you.
2007-05-04 02:52:50 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Aloe vera gel is the best thing, but if he won't let you put it on, you could try letting him take a lot of cool (not cold) baths. You could sit in there with him and read to him. Just make sure the tub is really clean and don't use bubbles ... you don't want to overexpose his sunburned skin to anything that could irritate him. This was what I did for my daughter whenever she got bad sunburns. You could also try putting a bit of the gel into a dish and heating in the microwave for just a few seconds (10-15.) Test the temperature on your elbow before applying it to your son's skin. I've never tried this before, so this may be horrible advice.
2016-05-20 03:38:18 · answer #3 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They make aloe gel with lidocaine in it. That numbs the area and protects it with the aloe as well. Noxema skin cream is good too, but doesn't numb the pain refrigerate the Noxema first. Solarcaine has lidocaine in it and goes on cool to the touch. Comes in a spray too. It can dry your skin though and make it itch. The Noxema and the aloe won't dry and itch as bad. Hope this helps... try to keep from getting another sunburn (always use sunscreen). Bad sunburns can (but don't always) lead to skin cancer in your future. Also, they can prematurely age your skin.
2007-05-04 03:01:00 · answer #4 · answered by Debra B 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you have time to relax for awhile, try wetting tea bags in cool water and laying them on the affected areas until they absorb the heat from the burn. This remedy is from the 1930's when a lot of people couldn't afford to purchase cold creams.
2007-05-04 02:47:15 · answer #5 · answered by howmidoin? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
nivea after sun cream. cape your skin in it, so you still see the cream on your skin, let it soak it in, its needs alot of moisture.
maybe the aloe vera didnt work because you didnt put lots and lots on?? be careful with your skin in the sun, wear a high factor sun cream, try not to let the sun get to the affected area so soon after healing.
2007-05-04 02:42:08 · answer #6 · answered by Fader's Girl 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I haven't tried it, but I hear that Noxema face cream is great for sunburns.
2007-05-04 02:40:51 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Here are some links to help a sunburn.
http://naturalcurereviews.com/remedy34-1-sunburn.html
http://www.myhomeremedies.com/static/sunburn.html
I hope something from here is of help. Good luck.
2007-05-04 02:45:51 · answer #8 · answered by whtecloud 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Noxema cold cream. But, don't try and take it off, just let it soak in, and it'll come off the next time you shower.
2007-05-04 02:40:36 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try an oatmeal soak and stay away from lanolin and oils because they will continue to "cook" your skin.
2007-05-04 02:48:17 · answer #10 · answered by Pat K 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋