Things You'll Need:
- Ice
- Cloth
- Milk
- Cotton balls
- Hydrocortisone cream
- Sunscreen
- Aloe vera gel
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Step 1
Apply a cold compress to the burned area. Use a traditional ice pack or wrap ice cubes in a soft cloth. Place ice on the area for 10 minutes and then take it off for 10 minutes. Repeat the process for an hour.
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Step 2
Dip a cotton ball in milk and hold it on the burned area. Reapply milk every 20 minutes. The milk will help to soothe the burn and relieve pain.
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Step 3
Rub a small amount of hydrocortisone cream on the area.
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Step 4
Wear sunscreen on the area every day. Burned skin is incredibly susceptible to sun damage, so it must be protected. Choose a sunscreen with a high SPF level that protects against both UVA and UVB rays. If possible, wear protective clothing as well.
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Step 5
Put aloe vera gel on the burn. Refrigerate the aloe vera gel beforehand and it will feel very soothing when applied.
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Step 6
Place honey on the area. Honey possesses antibacterial properties so it will discourage infection.
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Step 7
Drink plenty of water. Burned skin is dehydrated.















