Best thing for sunburn if the chemist is closed?

[Melvil]

Been to an outdoor event today and suffice to say the wily scottish weather done for me again! Because it was windy I didn't realise how burnt I was getting and now my (very short-haired) head resembles a tomato and it hurts !.

Trouble is, the chemists round my way, so do you know of any home cures to stop peeling?


Mel.

 

[chris42]

cool shower to take the heat out then damp tea towel on it
any moisturisure

 

[Melvil]

Aye, sounds like a plan!

I also heard that cold milk soaked in a towel is good for sunburn but I just can't bring myself to do that...

 

[Yorkshireman]

Standard moisturising cream/milk especially if it's got that coconut stuff in it (and you'll smell 'nice too )

 

[TVC]

Slap it really hard repeatedly, failing that use the old girls moisturiser as it will help stop the skin drying out.

 

[CycleWidow]

Hello,
natural yoghurt is the best thing for sunburn, will be a tad messy on the ol' noggin' but I can guarantee relief from the stinging and heat sensations.

 

[Dayvo]

IF you happen to have any Aloe vera growing near you, cut some off and smear the mucousy-like stuff over the affected area.
I don't think dock leaves work the same way!

 

[Noodley]

You could run around the streets really quickly creating your own cool breeze.

 

[Melvil]

have tried most of the above and am crossing my fingers in hope of not peeling like a muppet come monday!

 

[twentysix by twentyfive]

We wants photos - before, during and after treatment (especially during )

Just as well you weren't wearing your cycle helmet - Red Zebra Syndrome - I can see it now

 

[bonj2]

Olive oil.

 

[longers]

My grandad served in the Navy on a patrol boat in the Med during WW2 and they were told that hot water was the best thing for sunburn. As hot as you can stand it. I don't understand this as I thought cold water would draw the heat as someone previously posted. Does anyone know how the hot water thing works?

 

[chris42]

This was a punishment for not keeping their shirts on and getting burnt?
This WILL make it worse. The only thing I could think of that was even more painful would be spraying with deep heat!

 

[longers]

I think it was more likely a punishment for dropping stiches, they did a lot of knitting apparently.

 

[Dayvo]

My grandad served in the Navy on a patrol boat in the Med during WW2 and they were told that hot water was the best thing for sunburn. As hot as you can stand it. I don't understand this as I thought cold water would draw the heat as someone previously posted. Does anyone know how the hot water thing works?

On the few occasions when I have been severely sun-burnt I took a hot (but bearable) shower and it did actually take the sting out of the burn.
Get some calomine (sp).