Sun burn....

[Atty]

Currently have aloe on and when it dries the girl friend has some skin lotion she used after tanning that she says will help so I think I might try that too, but does anyone know of any good ways to stop the burn and just let the tan settle in?

 

[Megatomic]

Aloe vera gel. The real thing from the fronds of the plant. If you can't get some of that, get some in a bottle. There's even aloe vera gel with lidocaine in it, that stuff is great.

 

[presidentender]

I take a hot (HOT) shower right after I get one. Hurts like hell, but numbs it long-term (Thanks, skin, but I already know about the cell damage. Stop hurting me). Then I use aloe vera, so as to heal it.

 

[CLite]

Originally posted by: presidentender
I take a hot (HOT) shower right after I get one. Hurts like hell, but numbs it long-term (Thanks, skin, but I already know about the cell damage. Stop hurting me). Then I use aloe vera, so as to heal it.

A hot hot shower? Who the hell was the first person to sit down and say "you know what my back is on fire, I think I'll add scalding water to increase the pain."

I'd recommend just the aloe vera......

 

[Megatomic]

Just as with other burns, removing heat from the affected site with ample amounts of cool water is a good idea. By taking a hot shower you are just adding heat...

 

[Fingolfin269]

Originally posted by: Megatomic
Just as with other burns, removing heat from the affected site with ample amounts of cool water is a good idea. By taking a hot shower you are just adding heat...

I guess it's kind of like... if my arm hurts I'll pinch my leg?

 

[Redfraggle]

Drink lots of water to help ease the dehydration and speed healing. Vitamin C helps healing as well, so drink some OJ or something, nothing too crazy. I'm a fair-skinned red-head --- aloe gel stored in the fridge is the best solution I've found.

 

[KoolDrew]

I always just end up using a ton of aloe vera gel throughout the day. Works well for me.