Comments on: Sunburn Relief Home Remedies – Over 50 Soothing Treatments

By: Kristy

Kristy — Tue, 08 Sep 2009 15:14:45 +0000

For sunburns, we have always used Listerine. An older lady told my mom to do it when we were younger. My mom swears it has to be the brown Listerine but the blue has worked fine with me, you just smell really minty. You can dab it on with a wash cloth or, better yet, put it in a small spray bottle & spray away the pain (just remember that bottle will always smell like Listerine from now on). We rarely burned until we got much older but now it is always brought along on vacations.

I badly burned my hand when I was in high school & a nurse told us to put triple anti-biotic cream & A&D ointment (diaper rash ointment) on it.

By: Vickieee

Vickieee — Wed, 02 Sep 2009 13:47:25 +0000

Im a pretty white girl and the sun affects me pretty bad, yet i never learn. I dont think the suns going to afect me much because i live in canada,i kinda put a stereotype on myself. Anyway im really burnt right now and im waiting for my own remedy to work. What happend last time was i used that baby rash ointment (Zinc oxide) that you can find in any pharmacudical outlet. It works amazingly!!
I love how you skip the whole peeling step of a sunburn and your burn should be gone within days. Hope this helps!
P.S. taking a luke warm bath before during and after applying speeds up the process!

By: SGT Thomas

SGT Thomas — Mon, 31 Aug 2009 21:21:02 +0000

I just woke up about 3 hrs ago and took we showers all of them different temps trying to control the itch. I was sun burned moderately over I’d say about 50% of my body chest, back and shoulder seem to weather the worst. the shower didn’t work! My mom a RN at Baptist Memorial at Memphis TN said to take Benadryl PO (capsules basically. They give it to patients who suffer from meds that make them itch and it works for me, also walking helps alot to while you wait for it to kick in because it keeps you busy and kinda. I hope this helps someone.

By: Parnian

Parnian — Sun, 30 Aug 2009 03:25:26 +0000

i had a sunburn on my nose today because i had too little sunscreen on it, but i read the cucumber soothing one and tried it, it works pretty well

By: kary

kary — Mon, 10 Aug 2009 15:22:11 +0000

Thanks for all the great info. My bf and I both got sunburned in cancun. I have darker skin so not as bad but my bf is bright red. I’ve tried using the vinegar aloe and the tea on him. None have worked. For me the vinegar worked. My poor bf I still in pain.. Gonna try milk next. I wishi could switch places with him,poor guy.

By: Byron

Byron — Wed, 05 Aug 2009 13:21:40 +0000

i seem to have burnt quite badly at the beach the other day… though i was actually only out for 1/2 an hour. i have blisters, and the whole shizang… i tried showering and… it definately hurt. the itch is making it imposible to sleep… thats the annoying part, to me.

By: Jaime Larsen

Jaime Larsen — Sat, 01 Aug 2009 18:31:16 +0000

I’m a 17 year old fair-skinned redhead and I know how frustrating it can be when at home remedies don’t work. I do recommend aloe of any sort. Cool washclothes will estract the heat from the burn and offer some relief. I have had major sunburns and ended up going to the doctor. I know it may be embarassing but in the end it is worth it. Trust me! My doctor perscribed my Silvadene, which is a cream that helps with pain, prevents infection (good for if you have a blistered sunburn) and speeds up the healing process. I do recommend it to anyone that is suffering with a severe sunburn.

By: April

April — Fri, 31 Jul 2009 02:34:52 +0000

Oils will make it worse for the first week or so. Moisture is important though!! Cool compresses (tea, potatoes, cucumbers, old fashioned wet washcloths/cotton shirts) will cool the skin (important) and make you feel better. When you take them off, though, apply a good oil-free lotion to lock in the moisture. Just mixing a little glycerin (ask the pharmacy where they keep it–tiny brown bottle) and water to make your own will work just fine. To bathe, skip soaps, etc. Use a non-lathering cleanser like Cetaphil liquid or just use a tub full of cool water and baking soda and rub GENTLY! You will get clean enough. Then use the oil free lotion WITHOUT drying off with a towel. Just stand and drip dry while you apply the lotion.

By: connie

connie — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 05:50:10 +0000

Really good advice…I spent a month and a half avoiding the sun. Then, for some reason I decided to lay in a tanning bed for 15 minutes and then hang out in a pool for an afternoon. I am completely miserable. Did I mention, Im red head and very fair skinned. How bright am I! I am going to try some of the remedies I just read. Thanx…

By: Charley Fox

Charley Fox — Tue, 28 Jul 2009 01:42:16 +0000

I have found that when I am burnt, especially when lying awake at night, rubbing the burnt area gently helps. I just drag my fingertips along the burnt area very lightly and it helps sooth the burn. This is very nice because you can do it instantly when you begin to feel the pain. I usually cannot get to sleep unless I use this method.