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on 5/22/2009 I think it already depends on your skin type.To cure current sunburn, fresh aloe is a very good thing. Or even better: horse balm or red tiger balm.
on 5/18/2009 Thanks for your article
on 4/17/2009 his will not help to cure your current sunburn, but it will prevent you from getting another one. Get the right sun protection and use this tool to calculate your safe sun tanning time: http://www.sundicator.net/uv-calculator/
on 7/31/2006 The absolute best thing is fresh aloe. We got some from a friend down in Southern California, and planted 1 leaf of the plant in a planter pot. The plant is now huge, and it takes no water, and we have free aloe! Fresh, with all its potential whenever we want it. Slice off the thorns and peel the skin back. The relief is amazing (albeit sticky).
on 7/11/2006 Use olive oil. Wash it off after a few minutes and add a thick layer of Vaseline before going to bed.
on 11/22/2005 UVA causes skin cancer and wrinkles. UVB causes sunburn. You need a sunscreen that shields from both. They MUST be an SPF 15 or 30. They must have Avobenzone, Titanium Dioxide, or Zinc Oxide listed in the ACTIVE ingredients list.
on 11/22/2005 When I get sunburns, I apply liberal amounts of aloe vera gel (not lotion). It helps to reduce the redness and quickens healing.
on 11/22/2005 Most of the sunscreens on the market protect only against UVB rays-the burning ones. Most of the UVA (the wrinkle rays) protection breaks down quickly once exposed to sun. Look for what is called photostable sunscreen to provide protection against both.
on 11/22/2005 Visit the beach at 7pm rather than in the afternoon. The rays are less intense, the beach is less crowded and the aura is more romantic!
on 11/22/2005 Sunscreens have a shelf life, so an older tube or bottle may allow serious burn or sun damage. Don't stock up, but buy a product(s) that will be used up in a year or less. Then buy more.
on 11/22/2005 Wen you go to the beach, you should put sunblock on very frequently - when you go in the water and when you come out - to avoid sunburns.
on 11/22/2005 Be careful when applying any type of sunscreen, especially sunblock!!! Make sure you rub it in well and cover all exposed areas of your skin. If it's not applied evenly you can burn the exposed areas unknowingly.
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