Summer Sunburn Soothers: What do YOU use?

Junkenpo · Jul 4th, 2008, 04:06 PM

Silly me... I went to the beach yesterday without slathering on my sunscreen. My excuse? "I don't know where I left it." Yeah, rather than look for it, I walked my butt to the beach and spent an hour in the noon day summer sun.

So now, my cheeks and nose are red...and my shoulders, chest, and neck are sensitive and burnt looking. It'll deepen and then in a couple days it'll start to peel.

I have noticed if a apply aloe vera a couple times an hour the first day I'm burnt, it lessens the chance of peeling. But now I wonder if peeling is better or worse for the health of the skin?

What else is there? Will taking a tylonel or advil help?

halle_nicole · Jul 4th, 2008, 04:39 PM

I would suggest taking ibuprofin and applying aloe on the burned areas.

lavidacampus · Jul 4th, 2008, 07:46 PM

i would suggest the above (ibuprofen and applying aloe whenever you get a chance), but my friend's mother would put vinegar on my friend's burns. it stings a lot and smells, but it helps it heal much faster

ImASadGiraffe · Jul 4th, 2008, 08:32 PM

I use aloe vera and if the burn is bad enough, the aloe vera with lidocaine (solarcaine is the brand). Motrin helps, because it reduces swelling. You can take Motrin and Tylenol at the same time, it works on different pain receptors.

Irishgal · Jul 4th, 2008, 08:59 PM

Take an aspirin. It is a great anti-inflammitory, my dermotologist told me this trick many years ago when I got a bad burn, well, after he kicked my butt all over the room for laying out in the sun, that is.

mustlovecatz · Jul 4th, 2008, 09:17 PM

^^ i agree with those too, they also have a spray on burn reliever (forget the name) but its helps a lot!

elle tee · Jul 4th, 2008, 11:27 PM

I really like this Yogurt lotion by Korres (you can get it at Sephora). It is very soothing on a sunburn, I prefer it to Aloe lotions, I think it even helps heal the burn faster. Keep it in the fridge, it feels even better.

misskt · Jul 6th, 2008, 09:19 PM

The yogurt lotion reminds me of when I was younger I got this really bad burn on my back, and my mom made me put yogurt on the burn

I was so grossed out by this, but it actually worked pretty well!

I've moved on since then, and rarely have a burn, but when I find I've been out in the sun too long, I use Clarins After Sun Ultra Soothing Gel. I also find the Aloe Vera gel works really well (the kind you get at your drugstore), just stick it in the fridge and it feels so refreshing going on!

ColdSteel · Jul 7th, 2008, 01:57 AM

Aloe and then some noxzema after it soaks in. It's almost magical. Like ice fairies descending from above to gently blow on your red, sunburned skin.

gypsumrose · Jul 7th, 2008, 02:08 PM

Mmm... aloe with lidocaine.. I owed my life to this stuff on my birthday last year when I got horribly burnt in Hawaii.

Korilynn · Jul 7th, 2008, 03:54 PM

This sounds really weird, but Vinegar is amazing on sunburn. Just pour it on a washcloth and it takes the sting out. But, then youre kinda stinky! But, for me, the stink is worth feeling better.

Zophie · Jul 8th, 2008, 01:54 AM

My mom always tells me to put tea bags on a sunburn. I don't know if it really helps, but it feels good. Be careful if you try it though. It will stain your clothing.

bagaholic85 · Jul 8th, 2008, 04:39 PM

^^tea reduces swelling. noxzema feels great on it too the eucalyptus in it is soothing. overall best bet is aloe and lidocaine

noon · Jul 8th, 2008, 07:03 PM

Yoghurt all the way! Trust me it aint pretty and doesnt smell amazing but it really really works. It will cool it down and soothe it alot. If you dont like that idea soak a washcloth with cold milk should be the same effect.

Jul 4th, 2008, 04:06 PM	#1
Junkenpo Kindness is a choice Joined: Jan 2007 Location: 2500 miles from any continental landmass Posts: 2,348	Summer Sunburn Soothers: What do YOU use? Silly me... I went to the beach yesterday without slathering on my sunscreen. My excuse? "I don't know where I left it." Yeah, rather than look for it, I walked my butt to the beach and spent an hour in the noon day summer sun. So now, my cheeks and nose are red...and my shoulders, chest, and neck are sensitive and burnt looking. It'll deepen and then in a couple days it'll start to peel. I have noticed if a apply aloe vera a couple times an hour the first day I'm burnt, it lessens the chance of peeling. But now I wonder if peeling is better or worse for the health of the skin? What else is there? Will taking a tylonel or advil help? __________________ Love the animals: God has given them the rudiments of thought and joy untroubled-- Fyodor Dostoyevsky] PONDERING: Damier Pochette Melville, mini pochette, Naviglio; Ivoire Epi Alma; Amarante cles or keyholder...

Jul 4th, 2008, 08:32 PM	#4
ImASadGiraffe Twilight 11/21/08 Joined: Aug 2007 Location: IL Posts: 2,745	I use aloe vera and if the burn is bad enough, the aloe vera with lidocaine (solarcaine is the brand). Motrin helps, because it reduces swelling. You can take Motrin and Tylenol at the same time, it works on different pain receptors. __________________ "If you want to be loved, be loving." - Ovid

Jul 4th, 2008, 08:59 PM	#5
Irishgal I run with scissors Joined: Apr 2006 Location: Treasure Island Posts: 6,649	Take an aspirin. It is a great anti-inflammitory, my dermotologist told me this trick many years ago when I got a bad burn, well, after he kicked my butt all over the room for laying out in the sun, that is. __________________ Ten thousand blessings to all of our furry friends who are in need of prayers. May they be comfortable, healthy, and blessed with joy and companionship. May their eyes shine brightly and may they know that they are loved.

Jul 4th, 2008, 11:27 PM	#7
elle tee Member Joined: Dec 2006 Location: nyc Posts: 1,634	I really like this Yogurt lotion by Korres (you can get it at Sephora). It is very soothing on a sunburn, I prefer it to Aloe lotions, I think it even helps heal the burn faster. Keep it in the fridge, it feels even better. __________________

Jul 6th, 2008, 09:19 PM	#8
misskt La vie en rose Joined: Jan 2007 Location: Canada Posts: 677	The yogurt lotion reminds me of when I was younger I got this really bad burn on my back, and my mom made me put yogurt on the burn I was so grossed out by this, but it actually worked pretty well! I've moved on since then, and rarely have a burn, but when I find I've been out in the sun too long, I use Clarins After Sun Ultra Soothing Gel. I also find the Aloe Vera gel works really well (the kind you get at your drugstore), just stick it in the fridge and it feels so refreshing going on! __________________ *"Luxury is a beautiful encounter.”* - Yaffa Assouline

Jul 4th, 2008, 04:39 PM	#2
halle_nicole Member Joined: Apr 2008 Posts: 142	I would suggest taking ibuprofin and applying aloe on the burned areas.

Jul 4th, 2008, 07:46 PM	#3
lavidacampus Member Joined: Jul 2008 Posts: 105	i would suggest the above (ibuprofen and applying aloe whenever you get a chance), but my friend's mother would put vinegar on my friend's burns. it stings a lot and smells, but it helps it heal much faster

Jul 4th, 2008, 09:17 PM	#6
mustlovecatz Sofa King Banned Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 1,371	^^ i agree with those too, they also have a spray on burn reliever (forget the name) but its helps a lot!

Jul 7th, 2008, 01:57 AM	#9
ColdSteel Thrift Town Forever! Joined: Sep 2007 Location: SF, CA Posts: 693	Aloe and then some noxzema after it soaks in. It's almost magical. Like ice fairies descending from above to gently blow on your red, sunburned skin. __________________ Wishlist... NEW GLASSES! Help! I can't see!

Jul 7th, 2008, 02:08 PM	#10
gypsumrose :) Joined: Oct 2007 Location: IL Posts: 1,330	Mmm... aloe with lidocaine.. I owed my life to this stuff on my birthday last year when I got horribly burnt in Hawaii. __________________ Wishlist: I'm happy! :) I recently acquired: My dream car - Miata RM Night Blue Nikki Parchment/Mahogany Carly

Jul 7th, 2008, 03:54 PM	#11
Korilynn Honey, What’s this? Joined: Oct 2007 Location: UK, But from FL,USA Posts: 513	This sounds really weird, but Vinegar is amazing on sunburn. Just pour it on a washcloth and it takes the sting out. But, then youre kinda stinky! But, for me, the stink is worth feeling better. __________________ The wisdom of Karen Walker: "I’m sorry, you must have mistaken me for somebody else. My name is Anastasia Beverhausen. Anastasia like Russian Royalty, Beverhausen, like……….where the beaver…live."

Jul 8th, 2008, 01:54 AM	#12
Zophie I <3 my Maltese! Joined: Feb 2007 Location: New Orleans, LA Posts: 6,579	My mom always tells me to put tea bags on a sunburn. I don't know if it really helps, but it feels good. Be careful if you try it though. It will stain your clothing. __________________

Jul 8th, 2008, 04:39 PM	#13
bagaholic85 Member Joined: Sep 2007 Location: i <3 ny Posts: 1,862	^^tea reduces swelling. noxzema feels great on it too the eucalyptus in it is soothing. overall best bet is aloe and lidocaine

Jul 8th, 2008, 07:03 PM	#14
noon Sun in my eyes Joined: Apr 2007 Location: in the middle of the desert Posts: 2,947	Yoghurt all the way! Trust me it aint pretty and doesnt smell amazing but it really really works. It will cool it down and soothe it alot. If you dont like that idea soak a washcloth with cold milk should be the same effect. __________________ Oh LIPGLOSS you make my lips so pink and sexy but I dont need you, because I could just use LIPSTICK - Paris Hilton Carrie: Honey, if it hurts so much, why are we going shopping? Samantha: I have a broken toe, not a broken spirit. - SATC