Advice for terrible sunburn?

[lindseybeebutton]

I went to the lake today and, of course, got burnt by the sun. The back of my legs is the worst of it. It hurts just to walk across the room. The sun left its tattoo on me everywhere, though. (Including my butt.) This makes it hard to be even slightly comfortable. Any advice?

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+1 y

Thank you so much for the answers, guys. I've been drinking a ton of water and Gatorade and that pretty much did the trick. :) The aloe lotion worked well, too. Guess who's doubling the amount of sunscreen next time?

[Meryma]

Non-flavored yogurt. It's not the most comfortable feeling in the world, but it does the trick. It's what we bosnians have been doing for generations. Don't ask me why it helps, it just does. The cold yogurt helps pull the heat out of your skin and, well, that's as far as I can explain it. :D

[madmisskelly]

Aloe, unscented lotion like Eucerine or Aquaphore used to heal skin.

Also, in the future, invest in some heavy duty sunscreen, the spray on kind for ease of use. Make SPF your friend.

[Couter]

Aloe gel for pain relief, and plenty of water to help your lymphatic system remove the damaged cell tissue, I wouldn't suggest yogurt, it may feel good, but its not a healthy way to heal.

[rachiee]

Cold aloe vera (get a bottle and put it in the fridge). Loose clothing if you have to put on clothes (wear shorts as much as possible).

[courtniX]

Put aloe on it! And continue to put aloe on it, a lot. It helps! But putting it on asap is the best, don't wait too long.

[CindiluvsFriends]

Rub aloe on it. It really helps.

Dont forget the sunscreen next time.

[Alanaaa]

ALOE, or bathe in milk

[taster]

Apply lots of apple cider vinegar immediately

[Josephiiin]

shower in ice cold water

[Anonymous]

Mustard works really well.

[AskChloe]

Aloe!