I have it again. Its worse this time. My chest is pink. It hurts to bend over or laugh etc. I tried the aloe, it helps a little but only lasts for a few minutes. I remember someone telling me that putting tea bags on the burn will take away the heat? Anyone know about this?

Umm.... soak the tea bags? Hah, I have no idea.

Try and take a bath and relax.

It hurts too much. I had to take like a 2 minute shower this morning. Even the cold water

I don't have any new advice, but next time you're out long enough to get burned, use some Coppertone. I have such sensitive skin I have to use SPF 48.

Originally posted by AKA
I don't have any new advice, but next time you're out long enough to get burned, use some Coppertone. I have such sensitive skin I have to use SPF 48. I dont get it, its just my chest and back that get it. Everything else is just tan. I had SPF 30 on. Damn.

I few weeks ago when I was in Northern California, I spent a day on a "party boat." Even though I put four coats(!) of that stuff on me throughout the day, I still managed to get slightly burned on my back and shoulders.

Aloe vera and Noxema are a sure way to help out when you're sunburned.

yeah so its sun poisioning. i thought it was since my knees swelled up. Its making me physically sick. I was pukin my brains out last night:lol: just my luck, the first day of summer and i'm sick.

Originally posted by Nirvana
I have it again. Its worse this time. My chest is pink. It hurts to bend over or laugh etc. I tried the aloe, it helps a little but only lasts for a few minutes. I remember someone telling me that putting tea bags on the burn will take away the heat? Anyone know about this?

Believe it or not, Noxzema takes away the burn, have you tried vinegar?