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briiibriii
Jul 17, 2011, 05:44 PM
I went to the beach today and I kept reapplying sunscreen(SPF 30). I have no idea how I got burnt, I reapplied it about 4 times. Anyway, I'm very burnt. I read about to turn sunburn into a tan get rid of the sunburn first but any other suggestions? Help please

justcurious55
Jul 17, 2011, 07:16 PM
Lots and lots of aloe vera. That's the only tried and true method I've ever heard of. I've also found that avoiding hot or even too warm of a shower helps, not so much with getting rid of the sunburn, more with the discomfort of having it though.

briiibriii
Jul 18, 2011, 08:38 AM
Thanks, and so you say I'm supppost to avoid hot showers or warm which means I should avoid the sun. But, I have to go to a family friends house to go swimming. If I stay in the water, is that bad?

justcurious55
Jul 18, 2011, 08:57 AM
I'd say it depends on how bad the burn is. If you're out in the sun and still burnt the burn will probably get worse. You could always keep a shirt on over your swimsuit. And I would switch to a higher spf and make sure it's water proof.

briiibriii
Jul 18, 2011, 08:49 PM
Haha I used SPF 75 today! I'm sure ill be fine!;D