Does vinegar help a sunburn?

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It does on me.

I don't know exactly how it works, but it draws the heat from the burn. Vinegar can be applied with a soft cloth, or add two cups to a warm bath and soak for 15 minutes. Either way, you will instantly feel better.  Repeat every 4 hours for a bad burn, but usually after the first time, you feel improvement immediately.  I also suggest using aloe vera after the first two applications of vinegar. The aloe keeps the skin mosturized and keeps skin from peeling so you won't lose the tan you suffered for!

If you still suffer after vinegar, it may sound crazy, but lay down on cool concrete (perhaps a basement floor or carport.)  The cool concrete draws the heat out, but it is only a temporary solution. Vinegar is the best way to go!

First answer by MichaelaG. Last edit by Andi1990. Contributor trust: 0 [recommend contributorrecommended]. Question popularity: 6 [recommend question].

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