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I\u2019m pale. Like, \u2018what do you mean this doesn\u2019t come in a paler shade, you call this \u2018Alabaster\u2019?\u2019 pale.<\/h2>\n

And with paleness, comes sunburns – and the need for sunburn remedies. I burn at least once a year, much to the exasperation and consternation of my sister who doesn\u2019t leave the house without SPF50 on. I\u2019m one of those pale people who does the whole \u2018I\u2019ll burn once and then get really tan\u2019 thing every summer, without fail (I never tan, though, let\u2019s be clear about that), so I\u2019m probably not the best person for this article. Or maybe I am, we are talking cure rather than prevention, after all.<\/p>\n

Now that summer’s actually here, and we’ve had over a week<\/em> of warmth in the UK, have I been making sure I’m wearing sunscreen? Absolutely fucking not.<\/h2>\n

I move with the sun. I will be bronzed come\u00a0autumn,\u00a0so help me God. I am the target audience for this piece.\u00a0When researching for this, I\u2019d actually not heard of any of the remedies\u00a0except for the \u2018drink water, apply aloe\u2019 \u2013 little did I know there are a lot<\/em> of remedies for sunburn. Like, shitloads. We really do learn something new every day.<\/p>\n

So, if you\u2019re pale, or even if you\u2019re not, even if you\u2019re just sunburnt and in pain and begging for sweet, sweet relief, come learn with me:<\/h2>\n

1. Bath\/shower<\/h2>\n

First things first, take a cool bath or shower to ease the pain and calm down the skin. If you can\u2019t take a shower or bath, try getting a cool compress that you can apply to the burn \u2013 a dishtowel soaked in cool water, for example. Don\u2019t use any soaps or creams at this point, as it can irritate your skin.<\/p>\n

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2. Milk<\/h2>\n

The cooling properties of milk will help provide some localised pain relief. Now, we’re not actually saying bathe\u00a0<\/em>in milk (am I the only one who thought this was that this suggests? No? Anyway.). Wash your skin with cool water, and let dry slightly. Then, take a cup of milk, leave it out to warm up a bit, and dip a cotton pad in. Use this to gently cleanse the affected areas. Wash off after a few hours.<\/p>\n

3. Cornstarch<\/h2>\n

Apparently this\u00a0can actually be used to remedy sunburn due to its soothing and calming properties. Mix into a smooth paste, and apply to affected areas. Please wash off after a while. It will go dry and crusty and gross.<\/p>\n

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4. Coconut milk<\/h2>\n

Coconut milk is a source of lauric acid, which, when it transforms into monolaurin, is an antimicrobial agent \u2013 it also helps cell growth and regeneration. Apply coconut milk and\/or oil with a cotton pad onto affected areas, let dry, and wash off after a few hours. Remember to use the canned stuff \u2013 not the drinking kind. One of the best sunburn remedies, it is moisturising and naturally helps skin.<\/p>\n

5. Aloe Vera<\/h2>\n

A classic for sunburn \u2013 aloe vera helps smooth and moisturise sunburnt skin, as well as being a good moisturiser for peeling skin. One of the best skincare remedies, naturally helps to heal and protect skin.<\/p>\n

6. Oats<\/h2>\n

Make an oat bath by stuffing oats into an old pair of thin tights (again, please do not actually bathe<\/em> in oats. Do not bathe in porridge. This will only end in you stepping out looking like a really pale version of Muk from Pok\u00e9mon and\u00a0will\u00a0<\/em>clog your bath.)\u00a0and placing this under the faucet as you run a cool bath. Soaking in oat-water will help reduce inflammation, as well as aiding healing. Make sure not to scrub yourself dry, though \u2013 the exfoliant properties of oatmeal can further skin irritation. (You can add some bicarbonate of soda into this mix, too, to make it more potent \u2013 the bicarb will help the itching, too.)<\/p>\n

7. Lavender oil<\/h2>\n

Lavender oil can be applied onto the skin in small amounts to help ease the stinging.<\/p>\n

8. Moisturiser<\/h2>\n

Use a good, unscented moisturiser all over the body post-shower. Remember to pat dry instead of rubbing, too \u2013 there\u2019ll be peeling. Don’t pick this. I know you want to. We all want to. Just don’t. It’s painful and really, really gross to watch.<\/p>\n

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9. Antioxidants<\/h2>\n

These help counteract the skin damage and the free radicals that are being released. Foods like blueberries, tomatoes, dark chocolate, pecans, green tea, and kidney beans are all good sources. You could even blend everything except the beans into a smoothie. Or fuck it \u2013\u00a0add the beans. I’m not one to judge, clearly. Vitamin C and E supplements work as well, if you’re lazy. One of the best sunburn remedies!<\/p>\n

10. Water<\/h2>\n

Basically, just drink a lot of water (but not too much water because science says this is really quite bad for you). Stay hydrated.\u00a0Stay cool, kids.<\/p>\n

So there you have it, our sunburn remedies for keeping your skin healthy and protected this summer season!<\/h2>\n

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