Sunburn

[Evolution]

Any tips on speeding up the healing? How long does it usually take to disappear? I'm going mad over here 

[godiva]

lots of after-sun lotion, cold showers, don't scratch.

How badly are you burnt?

[Evolution]

Neck is peeling as is my face. Hands and arms up to the area your t-shirt ends is a darkish pink 

[godiva]

Take your shirt off, so it won't rub your shoulders and neck (I know it sounds sexy, but it is all MEDICAL advice  ) Just keep it cool, no more sun, aftersun lotion will help against the pain and the itching. Good luck!

[Evolution]

Hehe thanks.


Any idea how long it takes to get back to decent coloured skin?

[godiva]

Depends on the generating quality of your skin and how badly you are burnt. First day is horrible (gonna be difficult to sleep tonight), but it should pick up after three days. Mind you, I'm a teacher, not a doctor. I know this cause I only have to LOOK at the sun to get burnt! 

[anythinggoes]

ha ha ha thread dedicated to the people at dowmload here

Burn Baby Burn

i saw so many people burnt and i mean really burnt there i was lucky i took suncream although my neck did burn a little

As for healing i dont know im one of them people how cannot resist peeling the skin of once it starts which is not the right thing to do.

[pilferk]

Aloe Vera is the single greatest sunburn remedy on the planet.  I've had BAD burns, used Aloe, and not even peeled....

It's the greatest stuff on earth...it can also help in healing small cuts and such, and regular burns as well.

[godiva]

^That is so true. That's also why aftersun works, it has aloe vera in it  Good stuff, cools the burns.

[Catt]

yogurth  pour it on your damaged skin

[Where is Hassan Nasrallah ?]

use vichy products

www.vichy.com

[journey]

Any tips on speeding up the healing? How long does it usually take to disappear? I'm going mad over here

Someone already mentioned aloe vera, which is usually the best for sunburns. Cetaphil cream is also good for helping with dry, peeling skin.

It'll probably take a week to completely heal. It depends on how severe it is.

Wear your SPF 50 sunblock next time Evo!!

[Evolution]

Wear your SPF 50 sunblock next time Evo!!

Sound advice right there. As Stoned will testify I stupidly neglected any kind of skin care on the  Friday of the Download Festival.

[monkeychow]

Here in Oz theres a spray called Solarcain thats great for burns of any kind but its designed for sunburn...takes the pain away and makes it feel cool as hell....

I hate sunburn - prob cos I have skin that burns in 5 mins on a sunny day, and i'm alergic to sunblock

[journey]

I hate sunburn - prob cos I have skin that burns in 5 mins on a sunny day, and i'm alergic to sunblock

You're probably allergic to the PABA in sunblock, a lot of people are. There's lots of sunscreens which are PABA free and frangrance free. If you have sensitive skin, look for sunscreens that have "physical blockers" such as micronized zinc oxide or titanium dioxide.

[jarmo]

I knew this was posted by somebody who went to Download.... ?

I was pink on Sunday and Monday, now I look tanned (I think/hope).



/jarmo

[anythinggoes]

I knew this was posted by somebody who went to Download.... ?

I was pink on Sunday and Monday, now I look tanned (I think/hope).



/jarmo

pink?? you was glowing i was getting burnt from your rays

[SLCPUNK]

Aloe Vera is your friend.

Use a whole bunch..............

[Where is Hassan Nasrallah ?]

I knew this was posted by somebody who went to Download.... ?

I was pink on Sunday and Monday, now I look tanned (I think/hope).



/jarmo

did u use sunblock
cause sun is VERY harmful to your skin
really
i mean that's what i think since i work for loreal. they changed me. they make me say things.

no but really.
people should be cautious about taht.
skin cancer.

[monkeychow]

I hate sunburn - prob cos I have skin that burns in 5 mins on a sunny day, and i'm alergic to sunblock

You're probably allergic to the PABA in sunblock, a lot of people are. There's lots of sunscreens which are PABA free and frangrance free. If you have sensitive skin, look for sunscreens that have "physical blockers" such as micronized zinc oxide or titanium dioxide.

Thanks - i'll check that out!! I just know last time i tried conventional sunblock I ended up looking like something from the X-files for like a good week and a half...never made that mistake again!!