How to get rid of sunburn with easy home remedies and store-bought solutions.
Get creative in the kitchen
Kitchen staples can do more than hydrate; they can also be great sunburn soothers, too. The tannic acid in black tea, for example, can bring relief to burned eyelids. One to try: Twinings English Breakfast Tea. Simply soak two tea bags in cool water and place them on top of closed eyes to decrease swelling and help relieve pain. Here are a few other options to try.
Milk: Soak a clean cloth in a bowl with 1 cup milk, 4 cups water, and a few ice cubes. Apply the compress for 15 to 20 minutes and repeat every 2 to 4 hours. The protein, fat, and pH of milk have an anti-inflammatory effect on the skin.
Cornstarch: Mix this anti-inflammatory with some water to make a paste, and apply directly to the sunburn for relief.
Yogurt: Like milk, yogurt has proteins and fats that can keep painful inflammation at bay. To get relief, apply yogurt to all sunburned areas, rinse off in a cool shower, then gently pat skin dry.
Lettuce: Did you know that your favorite lunch starter has analgesic properties? To reap the benefits, boil lettuce leaves in water, strain, and then let the liquid cool several hours in the refrigerator. Dip cotton balls into the liquid and gently dab onto irritated skin.