Sunburn Remedies to Cool the Pain
If you've been caught out in the hot summer sun and found yourself with a burn, you need sunburn remedies to cool the heat and dull the pain. Beyond the simple heat and pain, you also need to handle the itching and peeling that goes along with a burn. There are tons of so-called "sunburn remedies" out there, but how many actually work and how many offer a placebo effect? We've got your list of dos and don'ts for sunburn care right here.
Sunburn Remedy "Do"s:
Drink plenty of water. Your body is likely dehydrated due to the time spent in the sun, so fill up on water to help your body speed the healing process and function properly.
Soak in a lukewarm to tepid bath with one cup of baking soda. The baking soda prevents your skin from losing too much moisture, helping it heal quicker and lessening the irritation.
Use aloe vera. Fresh aloe vera from the actual plant is best, but you can also find aloe vera gel at most drugstores that can help cool the burn and dull the pain. However, be sure to use a fresh bottle; the stuff that's been sitting on your shelf for two years has probably lost a good deal of its potency.
Try vinegar to ease the itch and soothe the pain. Regular kitchen-quality vinegar has been noted by many to be an aid in sunburn healing. You can either soak a cloth in it and use it as a compress, or pour vinegar into a spray bottle and lightly mist yourself.Moisturize, moisturize, moisturize. The sun sucked the moisture out of your skin and you need to help your body replace it. Using a plain old moisturizer can help you minimize unsightly the effects of peeling as well.
Sunburn Remedies to Avoid:
Putting on more sunscreen while you're still outdoors. This will only lock in the burn, often making it worse and more intense! If you're able, wash your skin off completely and the reapply. Otherwise, cover up or get out of the sun.
Using Preparation H as a remedy. Long bandied about as a home remedy, this hemmorhoid treatment will not help you heal. In fact, it's more likely to increase the pain and intensity of your sunburn.
Rubbing yourself down vigorously. Whether you're wet or sticky with sunscreen, do not rub burned skin. It's best to rinse off, then air dry or pat dry.
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