Ever get sunburned? I mean really sunburned? Have you ever tried Noxema face wash as a sunburn cream? It works wonders. My mother used to always rub a little bit into our sunburns as if it were lotion. It instantly sooths and actually reduces the burn and helps prevent peeling! Now, I've still peeled when I was burned so badly that it blistered, but for most burns Noxema takes care of it. Depending on the severity of the burn, I will rub it in as often as every couple of hours. After a few applications it does tend to leave a residue, so I take a cool, damp wash cloth and rub off any excess before reapplying. Use the washcloth gently, and only when absolutely needed so as not to irritate the already injured skin. Also, when I have fresh aloe (my plan recently died) I mix a little Noxema with some fresh aloe gel and use it just the same.
Another good help is putting a cold wet wash cloth on for a few hours. This draws out the heat from the burn. You have to rewet when cloth get warm.... My hubby has fair skin and does this first and then add the aloe. I'll have to tell him about noxema !
I must remember that it is always important to wear sunscreen even in Winter. I could do better in this area! I know sunburns are so very bad for us! Thanks for sharing your ideas for treatment. Have a great weekend as you minister to your family! With much love, Mrs. Joseph Wood
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