9 Tips to Soothe Sunburn
By Mark Gebbia What is sunburn? Exactly what it sound like: a burn from the sun. UV rays are absorbed by the skin and the longer the exposure, the more likely the suns rays will burn the skin. Some people can tolerate short periods in the sun and tan, others will immediately burn. The plus side to this is that preventing sunburn is as simple as limiting UV exposure. If you get burned, get out of the sun. Even when wearing sunscreen, further exposure can aggravate the burns. There are many home-remedies to help sooth a sunburn and a with little experimenting you can find one that works well for you. Choose a topical sunburn remedy that will restore moisture to your skin and cool on the burn. Beyond that, be patient and let your skin heal. However, if you have a second degree sunburn, one that includes blisters, dont cover the blisters with lotions and creams or pop them - this would invite an infection. 9 Excellent Sunburn Treatments: Look for products that include the ingredient idocaine, which is an anesthetic. Idocaine will help soothe the pain. Cooled whole, plain yogurt can help soothe sunburned skin when slathered on the affected area. Take an over the counter pain reliever like Tylenol or Advil to help with the pain, especially when trying to sleep through the night. Soak a washcloth in cooled milk and dab it on burns. Cold showers, baths and compresses can ease the pain by cooling the burned skin. However, the pain will return when the skin warms back up. Aloe vera, cocoa butter, vitamin E, lavender oil, and tea are all ingredients that are good for a sunburn and can be found in many skin care products. A damp washcloth with white or apple cider vinegars can be dabbed on your burns to aid in healing. This will also soothe the pain, and possibly prevent blistering and the peeling the follows a burn. Mustard is a good home remedy for a burn. Crushed raw tomatos applied topically can be painful, but are said to aid with both the pain and healing. A serious sunburn can be dangerous. If you have a fever, get nauseous or dizzy, you should see your doctor immediately! Mark describes many more sunburn treatments at How To Get Rid Of Stuff.com Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Mark_Gebbia http://EzineArticles.com/?9-Tips-to-Soothe-Sunburn&id=248308 ambien withdraw ambien and weight gain lunesta and weight gain ambien to treat post stroke spasticity lorazepam and atenolol take ntogether
