10 Ways to Relieve and Heal Sunburn

It is finally summer time and the sun is hotter than ever so if you find yourself spending the day in the sun without sunscreen on here are some tips on how to bear through the pain and heal faster. I have used all these so I speak from experience I can be in the sun for ten minutes and fry. So here they are:

Noxzema.Yes the face wash slather it all over yourself it takes the sting out and cools the skin.

Solarcaine spray. This is a spray with aloe in it and it feels so cool when going on. This also helps with moisturizing to minimize peeling. You can buy this at any drugstore.

Aloe. The trick is to keep it in the fridge this gets it all nice and cold and the relief last twice as long!

Ok here is an odd one but trust me this works. Apple cider vinegar. Apply apple cider vinegar to the burn with a cotton ball, or make a cooling compress for a large area to relieve the pain. Keep the skin moistened. This remedy will prevent blistering and peeling.

Aspirin. Aspirin kills the pain and reduces inflammation and redness of sunburn. It short-circuits the whole sunburn process. It must be taken within 24 hours of getting sunburned. Aspirin is preferable to ibuprofen or acetaminophen because it is less stressful on the liver and kidneys.

Baking soda. Dissolve some baking soda in water and make a compress using a clean cloth. Another remedy is to add 1/2 cup of baking soda to a tepid bath and soak. Instead of drying the affected area with a towel, let it air dry. Baking soda is cooling and will help the skin retain moisture.

Shower. Take a warm shower to draw out the heat of your sunburn. The warm water will increase circulation to the area while hydrating it, thereby speeding the healing process.

I also swear by this one. Witch hazel. Use a cotton ball or similar and cover the burned area it has a very cooling affect and takes the sting away.

Tea. Make some tea, cool, and apply to the burn. While any tea will work, mint tea, such as peppermint or spearmint is especially good. The teas have tannins that help the healing process

Ice Cubes. Simply take ice cubes and rub over the affected area and watch how fast they melt!

Remember to wear sunscreen next time!