Tips, tricks and old wives' tales: Sunburn

**Pondlife** · 8 May 2008, 11:31

I guess it's on your back and shoulders so I would suggest doggystyle for the rest of the trip.

HTH

Edit: sorry to hear BTW.

**Archangel** · 8 May 2008, 11:32

natural yoghurt helps on sunburn (no, really)

**realityhack** · 8 May 2008, 11:32

Pondlife is awarded 5 RH smut points.

**up4it** · 8 May 2008, 11:33

Rub fresh cow manure on it!

It's an old country remedy!

**realityhack** · 8 May 2008, 11:34

Originally posted by Archangel View Post

natural yoghurt helps on sunburn (no, really)

Tried that one this morning. Left it on for about 15 min then took a lukewarm bath.
Result: Mildly alleviated it, smell faintly of yoghurt.

**Swiss Tony** · 8 May 2008, 11:34

the aloe vera needs to be very pure to have any decent effect I think about 97% and above.

Plenty of moisturiser into your skin will reduce the peeling, use a non scented one as the alcohol can sting!

**cailin maith** · 8 May 2008, 11:34

Originally posted by realityhack View Post

Here's one to make you laugh.
Those of you who've met me will know I'm your typical blonde haired, blue eyed Scandinavian type. I therefore burn easily. Especially in tropical climates like this one.

And this is what has happened.

Yesterday, out sailing on a catamaran, I got a tad sunburnt. Think 'lobster'. Also - I still have a spot of mild sunstroke.

I'm drinking as much water as I can, and have covered myself in aloe vera lotion, but it looks like it's going to be peeling badly in a couple of days.

Any tips?

RH

Hey sweetie - how was the wedding? I guess you are still on honeymoon - get back to bed you nutter....

**Moscow Mule** · 8 May 2008, 11:35

Try over applying deep heat to somewhere not sunburned. This will take your mind off the sunburn.*

Take some ibuprofen with codeine - will take away the pain.

* don't do this really.

**Solent** · 8 May 2008, 11:36

Camomile Lotion to moisturise the skin and prevent irritation according to my GF

Tips, tricks and old wives' tales: Sunburn