Over the weekend my fiance and I took the kids to Venture River Water Park.

I knew it was going to be hot and we brought plenty of sunscreen for the kids.  I barely burn in the sun so I didn’t put any sunscreen on.  Oh boy am I paying for it today.

My shoulders are as red as a tomato and it hurts to have a shirt on.  I thought I was tough and didn’t need sunscreen, boy was I wrong.

Now, I need to figure out how to treat my sunburn.  I always knew Aloe Vera worked but I found out today to use Apple Cider Vinegar.

I found an article on MedStar Health’s website saying what I should and shouldn’t do:

Do’s –

• run cool or room-temperature water over the burn areas to soothe pain
• keep the skin clean with soap and water
• moisturize the burn with non-scented lotion (aquaphor and aloe vera)

Don’ts –

• ice will cause frostbite
• food products such as mustard, ketchup, butter and honey
• alcohol or hydrogen peroxide

What are some ways you have treated your sunburn?