- 1. 7 Curious ThingsPeople Do To TreatSunburns14 Wild Ways PeopleSoothe Their Sunburns
- 2. Cold MilkSome people freeze
aloe vera in an icecube tray to rub gently
on burned skin.Health Hack:Aloe Vera
Ice CubesSome bathe in
cold milk. Theyargue it's great for
burned skin.Health Hack:Bath
- 3. HAZELWITCHHealth Hack:
Yogurt
They say yogurt fights
bad breath. But does it
help soothe sunburns?
Some sunbathers
swear by it.Health Hack:
Witch Hazel
Witch hazel is an
anti-inflammatory
astringent that can
minimize pain and
itching. Some use it to
soothe sun-irritated skin.
YOGURT
- 4. Health Hack:
Aloe Vera
Cooling
Towel
Aloe vera is a classic,
but this is new. Some
innovative people
freeze it on a towel &
apply to burned areas.Health Hack:
Earl Grey
Tea your thing? Some
swear it helps
sunburns, applying
teabags straight to the
skin or diluting it with
water and dabbing with
a wash cloth.tea
- 5. Health Hack:
Watermelon
We all associate
watermelons with
summer cookouts,
but some use it to
soothe summer
burns, applying cool
juice or fruit pieces
directly to burns.Health Hack:
Shaving
Cream
Shaving cream often
includes glycerin
which helps keep
your skin moisturized.
Some people think it
helps hydrate
sunburns as well.
- 6. CucumberSome claim tomatoes
rubbed on sunburned
skin soothes theburning sensation.Health Hack:TomatoesYou've heard ofcucumbers soothing
tired eyes, but some
think they sootheburned skin as well.Health Hack:
- 7. Another cup of tea?
Some spray cold
chamomile tea on
burned skin.Health Hack:Chamomile
TeaYou might like extra
mayo on your crispy
BLT, but some wild
folks apply mayo to
their crispy skin!Health Hack:Mayonnaise
- 8. BAKINGVINEGABaking Soda SODA
Health Hack:
Baking soda can be
used when baking, but
is also known to
replace toxic cleaners.
Some people also use
it to reduce itching.Or maybe you prefer
pickling yourself?
Some swear by
vinegar for sunburns.Health Hack:
Vinegar -
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- 9. Disclaimer: You should always check with your doctor or professional healthcare provider before starting or changing
any medical treatment. The information on this infographic is not medical advice and should not be treated as such.Sources:http://lifehacker.com/5872588/freeze-aloe-vera-in-ice-for-soothing-cooling-sunburn-reliefhttp://www.complex.com/style/2013/02/50-life-hacks-that-will-make-you-more-stylish/earl-grey-sunburnhttp://voices.yahoo.com/the-three-best-natural-sunburn-remedies-3856478.html?cat=68http://www.parents.com/kids/safety/outdoor/sunburn-remedies/http://www.urmc.rochester.edu/encyclopedia/content.aspx?contenttypeid=1&contentid=173Click here to view the full infographic:
