I have a sun burn on both my arms.. and i dont usually go out in the sun?

Question

this was the first time ive even been in the sun this long.. Could i use lotion to put it on..

Answer 1

My friend got a really bad sunburn the other day. She followed these quick steps and now, it's barely noticeable.

1. Take a warm - but not hot! - shower.
2. Once you're dry, apply aloe vera to your arms.
3. Moisturize that area.

If it doesn't work the first day, repeat those steps nightly and it should fade quickly.

Answer 2

For the first 24 hours after a burn, don't put on anything greasy... it holds in the heat and can make the burn worse. You can use aloe vera or a product like Burn Free. Also, I recently read that an NSAID like aspirin or ibuprofen can help. A cool bath might help to soothe it. A sunburn is a first-degree burn, just like if you burned your finger on a stove or something. Treat it accordingly. And I hope you feel better soon! I've been there. Next time you go out use an appropriate sunblock or wear long sleeves and you'll save yourself the misery.

Answer 3

I'm Irish so I sunburn very easily. I used to get out in the sun and burn really bad. My grandmother always had me wash the burn gently with cool water and a very mild soap (I used Neutrogena) and then apply old fashioned, original Noxzema cream. This is the easiest treatment, and really very good.

Answer 4

aloe vera lotion or even the best thing is if it burns put vinegar on a wash cloth and lay on your arms it will take the sting out

Answer 5

I would advise using banana boat aloe vera gel or banana boat aloe vera lotion, it will sooth the sunburn and help the redness go away.

Answer 6

dont peel out the skin. just use calamine lotion or aloe vera lotion. both r soothing and will heal the skin heal nicely

Answer 7

put on an after sun cream or a cream with aloe vera. its a healing cream and it soothes burnt skin.
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Answer 8

yes,and use it constantly so you won't peel..