How to Easily Treat a Sunburn

In the summer months sunburn is a common ailment. Your best bet is to prevent a sunburn by wearing sunscreen at all times. But when you are unfortunate enough to get a sunburn, there are ways to make it less painful.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

1. Cool down. Put a cool, wet cloth over the burned area. Repeat as often as necessary.

2. Soak in the tub. Take a bath in lukewarm to cool water.

3. Apply creams and gels. Aloe vera is a familiar balm for sunburn. You can put it on straight from the plant, in a lotion form or in gel form. If you get the gel you can keep it in the refrigerator for a cooling application.

4. Stay out of the sun. Keep the area covered if you are outdoors to avoid burning further.

5. Keep it clean. If you are peeling and see raw skin, cover it with gauze to avoid infection.

Tips & Warnings

• Warning: If the burn is blistering badly or swelling, consult your doctor as it could become infected.

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on 7/1/2009 Thanks for tips on sunburn. Very Good.