So my sunburn from yesterday has gotten a bit blistery (this is a standard sunburn for me - thus I refer to the sun as "evil day star.") Anyone have any idea of good treatments for it? Apparently, most OTC things have lanocaine, which is bad for pregnancy. I tried a vinegar bath last night, but the relief doesn't last long with blisters. The mayo and gauze treatment... ew, just ew. Tried using some oil for damaged skin, but it just stung... Anyone got any ideas? Is there anything I need to watch out for in regards to LO? I get fevers/chills and nausea with sunburn (not to bad right now.)
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Try aloe or cucumbers!
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I second the aloe suggestion!
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Aloe, mustard, or windex. I'm not sure I'd go the windex route pregnant but it really is amazing how it will take the sting right out. Also, take the hottest bath/shower you can stand (while still being safe for baby). The hotter the more it will take the sting out. And mustard is just all around good for burns although I typically use it more for a small burn from a curling iron or something instead of smearing it all over my body.
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Mustard works well on the 1st degree area. Not so much on the blistered area. Yikes!
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I also agree with aloe. It's cooling!
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Good point about the mustard and blisters..when my sunburns start peeling I always exfoliate really well and pretty frequently.
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Aloe! It's all I ever use.
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Always go with aloe and nothing is better than cold cucumbers on a face burn!
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Aloe and apply washcloths soaked in milk... you could probably water down the milk a bit.
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OK. Got an aloe gel, and my skin drank it all in under a minute, and it actually brought a little relief. I just hope it doesn't contain anything bad for baby, especially with the way my skin soaked it up.
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I totally agree with @C.Sassy - washcloths or cotton balls soaked in milk will help.
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I've also heard that banana peels are good for burned skin. Never tried it myself though!
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Burt's Bees Aloe & Linden Flower After Sun Soother! I love this stuff. Smells great, helps, and is full of natural ingredients. http://www.burtsbees.com/other/best-sellers/aloe-linden-flower-after-sun-soother-6-fl-oz.html
I bought mine at Target, and I've seen it smaller drugstores like Walgreens a lot.
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