How to Treat Sun Burn- Remedies You Already Have

Sun burn season is in full swing. Whether out on the beach, in the pool, or just driving down the road, the sun's rays are bound to reach you.

For some of us, that's not such a good thing. All it takes is one hour outside, and a sun burn is bound to occur.

Read on to find remedies you may already have at home.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

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   Vinegar offers instant relief.

   Add one cup of vinegar to your bath water. Vinegar draws the heat out and offers relief for up to one hour after bathing.
   
   You can also add half a cup of vinegar and half a cup water to a spray bottle for instant sun burn relief.

2. 
    
   Cold cream can be refridgerated until needed.

   Apply Noxzema cold cream to your skin. Originally designed as to be sold as one of the sun burn remedies, this one works great.
   
   It doesn't have to be the Noxzema brand, either. As long as it's a cold cream, it relieves the burning. Apply the cold cream and do not rub it all the way in.

3. 
    
   Use toothepaste.

   Apply toothpaste to the sun burn. Toothpaste is another great remedy few people know about.
   
   Although there is no certain brand, make sure to use the paste and not the gel. Apply on the worst areas of your sun burn.

Tips & Warnings

• If you have blisters from a sun burn, do not use home remedies, but seek medical attention at once.

[betterbody]

on 6/28/2009 Thanks for the sun burn remedies. It is that season.

[sonni57]

on 6/18/2009 Good article on how to care for your skin when the sun burns and to do it on the cheap to boot.

[goodselfme]

on 6/18/2009 I need sunburn tips. TX

[FrazzledNanny]

on 6/16/2009 Thanks for the great sun burn remedies. You are right, I have them in my home! 5*