Health Tip: Soothing a Sunburn

By
Diana Kohnle
March 23, 2008, 11:35 PM ET
1 min read

Mar. 23 -- (HealthDay News) -- A bad burn from too much fun in the sun can be very uncomfortable and painful.

The U.S. National Library of Medicine offers these suggestions on how to soothe sunburned skin:

  • Take a cool shower or bath, or apply cool compresses on burned areas. Putting baking soda in the bathwater also can help soothe sunburn.
  • Keep your skin moist with lotion.
  • Apply aloe vera gel, as it can help cool the skin and relieve pain.
  • Adults can take an over-the-counter pain reliever, like aspirin or ibuprofen. Aspirin should never be given to children.