Best sunburn remedies?

[Dream.A.Dream]

I'm burnt and it hurts

Best remedy? Other than your bog standard after sun xx

 

[Jetters]

Aloe vera, as pure as you can get it!

This stuff is amazing especially when cold out the fridge: https://www.hollandandbarrett.com/pages/product_detail.asp?pid=515&prodid=298

 

[MrsVenn]

Sudocream
Aloe vera gel from the fridge
Afterburn

Drink plenty of water and ake some paracetamol to help ease the discomfort.

 

[MommyMichele]

Apple Cider Vinegar. NOT KIDDING! You'll stink but the burn won't be so bad. Just wipe it on there.

 

[Pilot]

+1 on the Aloe Vera. My mum used to cut off a leaf in her garden and smear it on us when I was little. It does wonders!
Go for the "natural" stuff, not the "contains some aloe vera" creams from the big companies.

 

[Vickie]

agree with the Aloe Vera, I burn very very easily and have always used this, it helps loads. If you don't have a plant you can buy the pure gel in stores for fairly cheap

 

[loopdido]

calamine lotion/cream....plus take ibruprofen for pain relief and inflammation relief.

 

[petitpas]

I know people who use yoghurt. Plain, no sugar or anything, like greek yoghurt.
Apparently it's very soothing.

 

[sarah1989]

Polysporin 3-4 times a day
Aloe Vera 2-3 times a day
Cool cloths on the burn throughout the day and make sure you drink lots of water

 

[Pilot]

Yea drink loads of water! Won't do you any good if you get dehydrated

 

[Zipp]

Defo aloe vera & sudo crem.

 

[Sofiekirsten]

a couple of years ago I went to crete and they had a heat wave so it was 43 degrees and I decided to go to sleep so I put my towel on top of me so I didn't burn....

Well low and behold the towel fell off an hour later I felt my whole back burning
.....I had 1st degree burns, blisters, blisters ontop of blisters and prickly heat

Went to the hospital because I was in so much pain I passed out!
I finally woke up with Greek yoghurt on my back and IV drip

The doctor told me dont use aftersun it doesnt actually work! use greek yoghurt because its a natural moistoriser and drink loads of water....

As soon as they wiped away the yoghurt I couldn't even feel a thing! the day after the sunburn had gone and my skin started to peel naturally......

I would recommend using greek yoghurt over anything else!