14 Wild Ways People Soothe Their Sunburns
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Sunburn can catch you off guard, even when you use sunblock. It can be very painful and unpleasant. Find out how people try to soothe their skin after too much fun in the sun:
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14 Wild Ways People Soothe Their Sunburns
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- 2. Some people freeze aloe vera in an ice cube tray to rub gently on burned skin. Health Hack: Aloe Vera Ice Cubes Some bathe in cold milk. They argue it's great for burned skin. Health Hack: Cold Milk Bath
- 3. Witch hazel is an anti-inflammatory astringent that can minimize pain and itching. Some use it to soothe sun-irritated skin. Health Hack: Witch Hazel WITCH HAZEL They say yogurt fights bad breath. But does it help soothe sunburns? Some sunbathers swear by it. Health Hack: Yogurt YOGURT
- 4. Aloe vera is a classic, but this is new. Some innovative people freeze it on a towel & apply to burned areas. Health Hack: Aloe Vera Cooling Towel Tea your thing? Some swear it helps sunburns, applying teabags straight to the skin or diluting it with water and dabbing with a wash cloth. Health Hack: Earl Grey tea
- 5. We all associate watermelons with summer cookouts, but some use it to soothe summer burns, applying cool juice or fruit pieces directly to burns. Health Hack: Watermelon Shaving cream often includes glycerin which helps keep your skin moisturized. Some people think it helps hydrate sunburns as well. Health Hack: Shaving Cream
- 6. Some claim tomatoes rubbed on sunburned skin soothes the burning sensation. Health Hack: Tomatoes You've heard of cucumbers soothing tired eyes, but some think they soothe burned skin as well. Health Hack: Cucumber
- 7. Another cup of tea? Some spray cold chamomile tea on burned skin. Health Hack: Chamomile Tea You might like extra mayo on your crispy BLT, but some wild folks apply mayo to their crispy skin! Health Hack: Mayonnaise
- 8. BAKING SODA Baking soda can be used when baking, but is also known to replace toxic cleaners. Some people also use it to reduce itching. Health Hack: Baking Soda Or maybe you prefer pickling yourself? Some swear by vinegar for sunburns. Health Hack: Vinegar VINE- GAR
- 9. Disclaimer: You should always check with your doctor or professional healthcare provider before starting or changing any medical treatment. The information on this infographic is not medical advice and should not be treated as such. Sources: http://lifehacker.com/5872588/freeze-aloe-vera-in-ice-for-soothing-cooling-sunburn-relief http://www.complex.com/style/2013/02/50-life-hacks-that-will-make-you-more-stylish/earl-grey-sunburn http://voices.yahoo.com/the-three-best-natural-sunburn-remedies-3856478.html?cat=68 http://www.parents.com/kids/safety/outdoor/sunburn-remedies/ http://www.urmc.rochester.edu/encyclopedia/content.aspx?contenttypeid=1&contentid=173 www.zocdoc.com Click here to view the full infographic: