Thread: Sun Burn Pain Cures

There are many methods to relieve the sting and it will largely depend on the person.
Warm shower I find are better than cold and relieves the sting for longer. Hurts to start with as said.
Lots of cool drinking water and maybe some electrolytes, maybe gastrolyte. Any non dehydrating fluid will help (avoid caffene and alcohol).
Cucumber or tomato may help but can be expensive and messy.
Cool tea or cool used tea bags help but as above can be messy.
Any good burn cream or spray like Burn Aid.
Fresh Aloe Vera is fantastic although a little sticky.
There are also a lot of aloe based products with the spray on type providing most relief as there is no pressure on the skin when applied.
Cool towels may also help.
Damp sheet but avoid prolonged use as can overcool the body.
AVOID ice packs, can cause shock.
When touch will allow apply a good unscented moisturiser often and all over.
A spray bottle with cool water, fine spray applied often. This will also assist replenishing moisture in the skin.
If it starts to blister (not peel) immediately see a Doctor. If fever symptoms, disorientation, confusion or any odd behaviour occur see a Doctor.
Got a bit burnt on the water myself on Sunday.
Cheers
Craig

Originally Posted by Tank

It's not the juice of the tomato, it's the coolness that gives relief,

there is more to it than that...

that doesnt explain the lack of or minimised blistering...

you can use aloe at the same temperature and it blisters much more..

seen it quite a few times...