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Sun burn tips

mags98mags98 Posts: 287 The Mix Regular
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I saw a similar thread about staying safe in the sun which made me think a thread about ways to help with sun burn or sun stroke might also be useful.

What are your ways to cope with sun burn or sun stroke? 

I'd say aloe vera is always a good shout. As weird as it may sound, I also found plain yogurt (such as greek yogurt) to work wonders at cooling and help healing the skin.

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  • SienaSiena Posts: 15,493 Skive's The Limit
    Thanks!
    I burn so quickly so thats helpful to know. I dont have anything to add though sorry. 
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  • chubbydumplingchubbydumpling Posts: 487 Listening Ear
    Banana Boat's Aloe Vera gel is my holy grail aftersun product! You can buy big bottles of it on Amazon for really cheap. I always stick a bottle in the fridge and put it on post-shower after being in the sun all day. 
  • StephanieStephanie Moderator Posts: 1,084 Wise Owl
    This thread is such a good idea, 

    I burn so easily, I swear by after sun, usually Aloe Vera one :)

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  • AbigailAbigail Posts: 816 Part of The Mix Family
    I love this thread too, aloe vera is normally what we use if you keep it in the fridge its normally is a bit easier to use and can keep the sun burnt area cooler for longer. 
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  • mags98mags98 Posts: 287 The Mix Regular
    Love the idea of putting aloe vera in the fridge, will definitely have to try it out
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