by Elizabeth B.
Member since:
August 5, 2006

Sunburn remedies needed, Please~~

May 16, 2009 10:35 PM EDT
views: 138 | rating: 10/10 (16 votes) | comments: 59

Well, today I thought I would go out and get some yard work done...needed to get crackin' on the garden area that I wanted to make...It did not feel hot as we had a nice breeze. I should have known better than to go out without sunscreen...I am paying for my stupidity now! Anyone got any at home treatments for sunburn? I can't get to the store untill the boys get back to school Monday and only have a little aloe... :>{

Isn't it just so pretty!  lol

 

 

 

 

 

Now, here is what I was doing to get such a wonderful color on my back.....

here is the spot I have chosen for the additional garden space....

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I don't know what I was thinking.....this ground is so blinkin' hard! It is about 6" of clay then a hard pack like concrete!  The last photo, that took about an hour with the pick axe...

Now, after fueling up on green tea; iced with lemon, I put my hair up and went at it....

so, about 6 hours later, here it is! I planted most of the veggies that where in the house and taking over :>}

 

 

 

 

Planted several rows of beans....put in the eggplant, squash, and more tomatoes.

After I came in I took a nice shower and went to go peek at my flowers and look what I found!!

the poppies, fairy rose and dragon arum...so pretty~  :>P

 

 

 

Clematis is blooming!!!

 

 

 

 

Last year the sheep decided to eat some of my shade plants I was not happy camper with that stunt~ wooly buggers!   They came back~~~ Happy Dance~~

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

So that was my wonderful, productive, painfull day~

Anyone have any ideas for the burn? My back feels like it is on fire at the moment :>P

 
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Comments: 59

Elizabeth B. May 16, 2009, 10:36pm EDT
The garden space is about 40' by 20' :>P
Thank you in advance for any advice on the burn~
Vinegar helps cool it. Adding tea to a bath can help as well. Aloe is always handy. In the summer, I keep a bottle of aloe in the fridge.
Netty B. Jun 12, 2009, 9:34pm EDT

good suggestions
Krystal Harwell May 16, 2009, 10:38pm EDT
cold water rags might help... I usually have aloe on me though. :(
Krystal Harwell May 16, 2009, 10:39pm EDT
Hm... i should start keeping some aloe in the fridge in the summer... thanks for the idea heather!! :)

And i had forgotten about vinegar. I would go get my mom's home remedy book, but brad's giving me a time at the moment, so i'm in pretty much one position.
You're welcome- keeping it in the fridge makes it a LOT more refreshing when it's soothed on. ;)
Lynda F. May 16, 2009, 10:41pm EDT
Do you have any aloe vera??? that works well
Or a cool shower or bath
jackie c. May 16, 2009, 10:43pm EDT
make tea and use a cloth and put it on
♠~Dnbuster~♠ ~. May 16, 2009, 10:44pm EDT
ouch, sorry i dont have any ideas. I have aloe vera plants for sunburns
Elizabeth B. May 16, 2009, 10:44pm EDT
I took a cool shower, I did not know about vinegar..does it matter what kind? I only have a tiny bit of aloe left...
I will try the cold cloth, the wet hair feels nice lol
Linda B. Jul 25, 2009, 8:05pm EDT
Wet some wash cloths with a vinegar/water solution and put them in the fridge--you can rotate them so you have a constant supply of cool ones.
Linda B. Jul 25, 2009, 8:13pm EDT
And take something for the pain and temperature issues--aspirin, tylenol or ibuprofen.
My suggestion: follow Linda's suggestions. I've never had that much relief from aloe, but these work!!
Jo N. May 16, 2009, 10:44pm EDT
Aloe vera is the best, in my opinion.
Krystal Harwell May 16, 2009, 10:45pm EDT
That's what I figured, which is why I put wash rags in the freezer, for hot flashes and our teether. :)

And yep, a good ole cold shower can work too :)
Solskin Iam May 16, 2009, 10:48pm EDT
i was going to say vinegar......you won't smell so good but it does help take the fire out of the burn.....he grew up on the chesapeake bay as did i.......once when i was grown i got a really bad sunburn......he looked at me and shaking his head said.......no sympathy, you knew better......yep i did....smelled like a cooked crab for days.....lol
Renee S. May 16, 2009, 10:48pm EDT
I would take a cool shower/bath to at least cool the skin down.
I don't know if it matters. I've used white vinegar before, but never apple cider. Not sure if it makes a difference.
Solskin Iam May 16, 2009, 10:49pm EDT
my father grew up on the chesapeake bay as i did..........sometimes my brain and fingers do not work together........ sigh
Elizabeth B. May 16, 2009, 10:50pm EDT
I don't care if I smell like a cooked crab or a pickle~ I will have to try it...
Solskin Iam May 16, 2009, 10:50pm EDT
makes no difference what kind of vinegar
Elizabeth B. May 16, 2009, 10:50pm EDT
That's ok Solskin, I do the same thing all the time :>P
Elizabeth B. May 16, 2009, 10:51pm EDT
cool! I have a gallon of white vinegar! Ya Hooo!!
Georgiana S. May 16, 2009, 10:53pm EDT
ouch! Garden is coming along nicely tough!
i had a third degree burn and got packed with wet backing soda, it took the heat out and kept me from peeling. The dr. back in the dawn of the 60s did this treatment!
sarah g. May 16, 2009, 10:54pm EDT
Diaper rash cream. The zinc oxide in it is what helps it
Elizabeth B. May 16, 2009, 10:57pm EDT
I have cream!!
Lisa C. May 16, 2009, 10:58pm EDT
Ouch! Your flowers are pretty though. I never heard of vinegar, I'll have to remember that. I usually put on tons of aloe and lay under the ceiling fan.
Walker Bennett, SF Author May 16, 2009, 10:59pm EDT
Very strong black tea applied to it. The tannic acid in tea is what they use to cure leather.
Elizabeth B. May 16, 2009, 11:00pm EDT
don' know what e45 is....sorry .lol
Raven Wytch May 16, 2009, 11:04pm EDT
You're not going to believe me but seriously...a warm shower. Not HOT, just warm. It'll open up your pores and let the heat out. And yes, it will sting when you do it. My dad told my mom to do this when we lived in Miami (she was burned way worse than you are). She thought he was NUTS but she did it and went to work the next day with no problems.
Linda B. Jul 25, 2009, 8:07pm EDT
It also works because the air temperature outside your bathroom is cooler than your bathroom. A hot shower does NOT work because it causes you to sweat (which WILL cool you down) BUT also puts salt onto the surface of your skin, which will sting.
La Case Sparrow May 16, 2009, 11:08pm EDT
aloe is the only thing
that or avoid the sun completely
Elizabeth B. May 16, 2009, 11:11pm EDT
Usually I use sunscreen, did not think I would need it today :>{ sometime I am an idoit :>P
Rae M. May 16, 2009, 11:13pm EDT
The garden looks great! We always use Aloe when someone gets a sunburn. You can try chamomille if you have it. They also say you should drink plenty of fluids, and get lots of rest.
Melanie B. May 17, 2009, 1:56am EDT
Whoa~ OUCH is right.. vinegar will help.. I feel for ya~
Joyce ("Site Cheshire Kitteh") L. May 17, 2009, 2:21am EDT
A bath of luke-warm water with 2 cups uncooked oatmeal in it. Soak in it for 30-45 min. If the water gets too cool, add some warm water to it. You WILL get relief but you will lose any redness/tan. Be sure to put a strainer in the drain before draining. Dry off au natural then put on a cotton tee. By tomorrow you'll never have known it was there.
Linda B. Jul 25, 2009, 8:12pm EDT
Or put the oatmeal in a spice mill or food processor until it is powdered. Then pour it into the toe of an athletic sock and use a rubber band to suspend it from the tub faucet. You can also use it as a washcloth to get the oatmeal mucilage (the soothing ingredient) directly onto your skin.
fancy c. May 17, 2009, 5:31am EDT
vingar,aloe,and mustard pulls the sting out
Nancy * May 17, 2009, 6:33am EDT
brown vinigar or noxima have worked well for me in the past. ... and next time use a sun block!!
Nana to Seven Cutiepies May 17, 2009, 10:29am EDT
We were given cornstarch baths as kids and this helped draw the heat out. That sure looks painful.
Drink a lot of water too.
Stacey *Mamasaid* D. May 17, 2009, 1:04pm EDT
Pure aloe vera is best. If you have a plant, break off a leaf and use the fresh juice. Otherwise, just use aloe gel (I like the clear stuff by Fruit of the Earth and it works very well). Drink plenty of water and soak in a cool tub with uncooked oatmeal to immediately soothe the area.
phil w. May 17, 2009, 6:20pm EDT
Ouch!! So sorry, seems you have a lot of good advice already. The flowers look nice.
Deborah C. May 18, 2009, 4:01am EDT
poor you, a bad burn! I don't have any more suggestions on how to take the sting out of the burn; but I can make a suggestion how to keep it from peeling. This came from a lifeguard at DaytonaBeahc. Take as hot a shower as you can and then rinse off in cold water! bbbrrr I know, but it has worked for me!
Jodie B. May 20, 2009, 2:25am EDT
Ouch! That looks very painful!! You've been given some great suggestions.
Renita P. May 20, 2009, 10:16pm EDT
I'm sure it's much better by now, but yes - Aloe Vera (preferably fresh & pure) and vinegar are best. They both kinda stink but they help!
Lee P. May 23, 2009, 8:43pm EDT

I'm late on this one.  Heather T. has the right idea.  Oldies, but still works the best.  You just got a head start on the summer tan.  LOL
Elizabeth B. May 23, 2009, 8:48pm EDT

hehehe...summer tan is now gone....I blistered and now it is peeling :>{  no tan now <pout>
Kimberli T. May 30, 2009, 4:04pm EDT

My aunt gives her children baths in tea. It should turn into a tan with that treatment.

Shaving cream works wonders to pull out all of the heat and soreness....make sure you don't use the menthol shaving cream, though, it'll sting like crazy!
Denise B. Jun 2, 2009, 10:26am EDT

hope you are better by now :) - stopping by to PIF
Jan S. Jun 3, 2009, 1:31am EDT

I've found that warm water and vinegar in a spray bottle works very well.  I also keep a bottle of aloe gel in the fridge to cool the burns.  I'd use the aloe first, then the vinger/water mix.

Nutrasoothe and Aveeno oatmeal baths can help a lot, too.  Be sure to use unscented body lotion to keep from peeling.  PIF
Ginger C. Jun 4, 2009, 12:04pm EDT

Make a paste out of warm water and baking soda, or just put it in the tub and soak or Zinc Oxcide if you have it!! Sorry about your burn! But your garden looks like it coming right along! :-) Dropping by from Points Nation!
Gessy D. Jun 5, 2009, 10:59am EDT

Oh boy too many remedies.  I hope your skin got better.  By the way your garden looks good.
Tara C. Jun 5, 2009, 4:06pm EDT

I am a red head, so I can definetly help in the department. Boil some tea. Put it in the fridge tea bags and all. When it gets cold, use the tea bags to put the tea on. It feels really good! PIF
Netty B. Jun 12, 2009, 9:35pm EDT

Looks like you got some good advice here..

Just stopping by to PIF>>>

Leslie Anderson Jul 18, 2009, 5:56am EDT
Wow, it looks like you were able to complete a lot of work in the yard though, regardless of getting the sun burn or not. That's great, never the less. You should be proud!

One of the best sun burn remedies I have used myself is Aloe Vera ointment. It's very soothing and quite cheap. If it's a little more serious, and you feel like you've actually been burned, using some hydrocortisone cream is probably a good idea, to help start the healing process.

Best of luck, and next time, please wear sunscreen! (:
Beth G. Jul 25, 2009, 7:59pm EDT
ouch that sun burn looks like it hurts!
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Digital Diva S. Sep 30, 2009, 9:05am EDT
So many of my friends are dealing with skin cancer I always take precaution before. I keep an aloe plant on hand for any burns. Good luck!

An oatmeal bath would help and I understand rubbing a sun burn with cucumber slices or potato slices will help too.

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