5 Sunburn Remedies You Should Try ASAP Got Milk? Make cold milk compresses by soaking a clean cloth in a bowl with equal parts milk, ice cubes and water. Then hold the cloth on the burned area for five minutes. Repeat three times. The fat, protein and pH of milk have a soothing anti-inflammatory effect on the skin. What's more, cold temperatures constrict blood vessels and reduce swelling. Take a Pill!
Aspirin acts as an anti-inflammatory, suppressing chemicals in the skin that cause redness and swelling. Follow the Light LED treatments use gentle wave light technology to help decrease inflammatory cells. The only drawback: you have to visit the doc's office for treatments—and that can be pricey (or at least more pricey than Noxema or aloe gel). Slather on Refrigerated Aloe Gel Aloe is a botanical that has powerful anti-inflammatory properties. Store it in the fridge and you'll get the added bonus of cold temps (and reduced swelling). Rehydrate! After a weekend in the sun, water is key—particularly if you're sunburned. Liquids are critical to rehydrating your body and replenishing lost fluids from the sun. Hate water? Try guzzling decaf iced tea with mint for an added antioxidant punch.
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Greta
7/3/2013 03:48:42 am
Nice tips!
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