Recovering from a sunburn

[curly_kate]

What was supposed to be just an hour or so in the garden yesterday morning morphed into a four hour work session. The sunscreen I put on about halfway through didn't do much, so I'm pretty crispy. I did discover that acv really does take the sting out of it, but man, I'm STILL wiped out! Any suggestions for speeding my recovery?

 

[VA_LongBean]

I used Alocane for a full face and neck sunburn back in April. It seemed to help a lot. Your local drug store probably has something comparable.

Also, now I wear a hat if I plan to spend much time outside.

 

[Nyboy]

Vodka tall glass every hour, takes away string too.

 

[ninnymary]

Drink lots of water and apply aloe vera to your sunburn. Remember that sunscreen needs to be applied 30 minutes before exposure to the sun.

Mary

 

[curly_kate]

@Nyboy - should I drink the vodka or apply it to my skin? Seems like it might make me feel better either way!

 

[Beekissed]

Lot's of water, rest, replacement of electrolytes in some way.

 

[curly_kate]

@Beekissed - I actually found some Gatorade powder that's been hanging out in our pantry for God knows how long, and I'm managing to choke it down.

 

[digitS']

Tea

(LINK) &

sympathy?

Steve

 

[Smart Red]

Retire. Then you don't have to spend so long in the garden early on in the season.

 

[Carol Dee]

I 2nd fluids. Preferably without caffeine. You need to hydrate.