SUN BURN

Junior member Joined : 21 Mar 2008 Posts : 19

I was enjoying the 1st bit of nice weather that we have had in a long time here in Oregon this weekend and over did it. I was very careful to not use sun block ect - but am paying for it with a very painful sun burn. I thought about putting vinagar on the burn ...but is that just a myth that it works?
Does anyone have any suggestions to treat the burn? sunshine

Also - I made sure to drink lots of water, but have gained 1lb? Can this be from water retention caused by the sun burn?

Has anyone else experienced this?
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Subject: Re: SUN BURN Mon Jun 09 2008, 08:54

Yes, the pound is definitely water retention. I have heard that vinegar is good but I always have aloe vera on hand it is the best thing for a sunburn. Try to make sure you drink plenty of water and treat the burn with vinegar and/or aloe vera and take it easy. way to go

Junior member Joined : 21 Mar 2008 Posts : 19

Thank you. I did go and purchase some Aloe Vera from Walmart - but it has other junk in it as well. So I think I am going to drink extra water and use the vinegar - if I absolutely cant stand it, I will use the Aloe.
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Subject: Re: SUN BURN Mon Jun 09 2008, 17:07

Whole foods has an aloe and vitamin e that I really like.

Junior member Joined : 21 Mar 2008 Posts : 19

We do not have a Whole Foods near where I am. We have a co-op that is as close to a Whole Foods as they come.... I will try there. Thank You
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Subject: Re: SUN BURN Mon Jun 09 2008, 20:52

I don't know about in the NW but here in Florida it is pretty easy to grow an aloe plant. I have one on my back porch so it doesn't even get any sun and it is fine. Just a thought. Won't help much today though :(

TD
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