How to Stop an Itchy Sunburn

Turn the bathwater on as hot as your non-sunburned hand can cope with., Lay in the tub as it is filling up., Soak in the water for about 20 to 30 minutes., Occasionally sit up in the water to let your skin desensitize., Dab off all water with a...

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Step-by-Step Guide

  1. Step 1: Turn the bathwater on as hot as your non-sunburned hand can cope with.

    Do not use extremely hot water!
  2. Step 2: Lay in the tub as it is filling up.

    Slosh back and forth to allow the skin to absorb the heat of the water.

    Yes, it will be painful, but that's the point. , Do not add anything to the water; the bath must be without any soap, lotions, or rub-on aloe or sunburn medicines. , Then lay back down.

    It will hurt, but it will kill the itch. ,,
  3. Step 3: Soak in the water for about 20 to 30 minutes.

  4. Step 4: Occasionally sit up in the water to let your skin desensitize.

  5. Step 5: Dab off all water with a clean towel

  6. Step 6: leaving the towel over itchy areas.

  7. Step 7: Repeat as needed and drink lots of water.

Detailed Guide

Do not use extremely hot water!

Slosh back and forth to allow the skin to absorb the heat of the water.

Yes, it will be painful, but that's the point. , Do not add anything to the water; the bath must be without any soap, lotions, or rub-on aloe or sunburn medicines. , Then lay back down.

It will hurt, but it will kill the itch. ,,

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