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How to Get Rid of a Bad Sunburn

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By Chey
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After a long day at the beach or outside in the pool, some of us may start to look like lobsters. Here are a few tips on how to get rid of a sunburn. :]

Difficulty: Easy
Instructions

Things You'll Need:

  • potatoes
  • aloe vera
  • milk
  1. Step 1

    One way to get rid of a sunburn is to rub Aloe Vera over the burn. This helps medicate the skin and help it heal faster. Re-apply every so often to keep your skin covered.

  2. Step 2

    Cut potatoes into thin slices. Lay down and place the potatoes onto your burn. The acids in the potato soak up the burn. (i don't know why but it does lol) If you cut the slices thin enough you will be able to see them start to turn brown.

  3. Step 3

    Finally, fill up your bathtub with a third of water. Then add about 2 to 3 gallons of milk. Sit in the bathtub for approximately twenty to thirty minutes. The milk soothes the skin and heals the burn.

  4. Step 4

    By following these old remedies, your sunburn will heal up in no time! Also, keep your skin from drying up by rubbing cocoa butter lotion on the burn. This will also protect your skin and keep it stronger.

Tips & Warnings
  • I would not recommend eating the potatoes after use.

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