fayes Posted June 7, 2009 Report Share Posted June 7, 2009 Received this in email and thought it would be useful to us that have sensitive skin. With Summer nearly upon us, chances are you and your family will be spending lots of time outdoors. Even the most diligent of sunscreen appliers may suffer from a sunburn occasionally. Especially if sweating or swimming are involved! Since I practically grew up on the beach myself, I have experienced my fair share of sunburns. My go-to remedy has always been Aloe Vera. Straight from the plant or from the bottle, it is oh-so-soothing! But if you are in a pinch, and do not have Aloe Vera on hand, how can you relieve a painful sunburn? Start in your kitchen. Here are some simple home remedies for sunburns, using items you most likely have on hand: Tea: Brew a nice strong batch of tea and cool it in the fridge. Apply the tea bags directly to burned skin or soak small towels in the tea and drape over the burned areas. It will stain fabric, but the relief is instant! Vinegar: (one of my favorite frugal items) Use white or apple cider vinegar and spray it over the burn area. Or bathe in a cool bath and add 2-3 cups of vinegar to the water. Oatmeal: Add 2 cups of oatmeal to a cool bath and soak for 30 minutes. Cornstarch: Make a paste with cornstarch and water, apply to burned skin. Or add a cup to a cool bath and soak. Milk: Add a gallon to cool bath water, or soak small towels in milk and drape over burned areas. Baking Soda: Fill a spray bottle with 1/4 baking soda and water, shake to dissolve. Spritz the solution on burned skin. Potatoes: Grate potatoes and apply to burned skin, the juicier the better. Egg Whites: Apply directly to burned areas. Of course, the best remedy for a sunburn is prevention. Slather up those kiddos with lots of high-SPF sunscreen and reapply frequently. Utilize shade and hats as much as possible. Your children will thank you later! Link to post Share on other sites
GRAYCE Posted June 7, 2009 Report Share Posted June 7, 2009 Thanks....Vinegar is good! Link to post Share on other sites
jlh10101 Posted June 7, 2009 Report Share Posted June 7, 2009 Butter, lots and lots of butter. If you don't have butter use oil, vegetable oil is prefered, but 10w40 will do. Link to post Share on other sites
GRAYCE Posted June 7, 2009 Report Share Posted June 7, 2009 Butter, lots and lots of butter. If you don't have butter use oil, vegetable oil is prefered, but 10w40 will do. Link to post Share on other sites
jlh10101 Posted June 7, 2009 Report Share Posted June 7, 2009 Thanks....Vinegar is good! Oil and vinegar. Are we tossing salads? Link to post Share on other sites
GRAYCE Posted June 7, 2009 Report Share Posted June 7, 2009 Oil and vinegar. Are we tossing salads? sounds like it Link to post Share on other sites
whitewitch369 Posted June 7, 2009 Report Share Posted June 7, 2009 bleach bath works too....just add some to water and soak for about 30 mins....i dont know why. Link to post Share on other sites
MillCreek Posted June 7, 2009 Report Share Posted June 7, 2009 Excellent Points, Butterfly Nanny -- Thanks for Sharing!! Link to post Share on other sites
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