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Tips and tricks to treat sunburned skin

This is a discussion on Tips and tricks to treat sunburned skin within the Skincare forums, part of the Beauty & Style category; This summer, the sun will be stronger than ever. And unless you constantly lather on the SPF, hide under a ...

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Old 06-17-2008, 08:09 PM
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Default Tips and tricks to treat sunburned skin

This summer, the sun will be stronger than ever. And unless you constantly lather on the SPF, hide under a hat, or avoid the rays entirely, you are bound to get a tad sunburned. So if you find yourself sporting lobster-like skin this season, here are some quick tips and tricks to treat it.

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The first step to soothing searing skin? Hop into a chilly shower or a bath. The cold water will fight off swelling from the heat and lower your skyrocketing body temperature. But, leave the bath gel in the bottle for now as harsh soaps may just further irritate your skin. And if you just can’t stand to submerge yourself in an icy bath, cover the infected areas with a cold compress or fill a spray bottle with ice water, and spritz your sunburned skin.

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