Comments on: How to Soothe a Sunburn

on 6/9/2007 applying aloe vera gel would help to soothe the burn, and rubbing fresh tomato juice on the sunburn will help the skin return to its normal colour.

on 8/8/2006 Aloe vera gel works. Also, a plain, white, loose fitting, T-shirt works great. And in the shower, try not to put the burned area directly under the water from the shower head.

on 8/1/2006 If you get a sunburn, get a towel and soak it in cold water and apply to the burned areas.

on 6/30/2006 Vaseline will immediately do the trick for a long time; if you would rather not take a cold bath.

on 6/30/2006 An excellent tip to help take the pain out of a serious or minor sunburn: Mix 2 cups water and 2 cups milk in a bowl. Wet a washcloth or towel with the formula, and gently place over the burnt area for about 15 to 30 minutes. Nice and cooling, however, it is not necessarily a cure. But, it can help to heal the burn a little faster.

on 6/30/2006 I went to an amusement park and applied SPF 50 several times that day. Despite that, my (previously) fair skin, turned an oh-so unflattering shade of deep RED! So next time you share the same problem here's what you do:
Run a lukewarm bath
Add 1 cup of unscented Aloe Vera Juice
Add 2 cups of Apple Cider Vinegar
Add 5 (preferably mint) teabags
Add 1 teaspoon of Baking Soda
Soak for about 30 minutes.
After you get out of the bath, drop a washcloth in the water and apply to face (if it's burned) within minutes, your skin should be a little less red and less painful.
Do NOT get your hair in this odd mixture!

on 6/30/2006 Since a sunburn is essentially the top layer of skin being burned and dried out, I always apply super-sensitive baby lotion to the entire area. Continue to apply for as long as possible and it usually prevents that awful peeling that comes afterward. Not to mention the benefit of great-smelling soft skin!

on 6/30/2006 I had a horrible sunburn and was trying to get to sleep, but couldn't because of the itching and burning. It itched horribly. I tried soaking in a baking soda bath, applying vinegar, and caking on wet oatmeal; none worked. In a last attempt, I soaked square cotton pads in cold (not freezing) milk and wrapped the burn area like a mummy; placing squares of cotton next to each other. I let these sit for 15 minutes, and then took them off. I gently wiped the milk residue away with cold water on cotton. It stopped the itching!

on 11/22/2005 ive found for minor sunburns, that vaseline really helps

on 11/22/2005 Clear vinegar not only cools the burn and eliminates the tenderness, it also immediately helps restore the skin's natural PH. It's not a 100% cure for cooked skin, but you will feel 90% better almost immediately. No, the vinegar smell will not linger. The vinegar is also known to treat jellyfish stings.

on 11/22/2005 In my first aid kit, I carry a tube of Orajel for dental emergencies that may occur while in the woods. Orajel can also be applied to sunburned skin before bedtime. The topical anesthetic Benzocaine relieves the stinging and pain, and helps one to get a good night's sleep. It's a great emergency tip for sunburn.