Comments on: Natural Frugal Sunburn Remedies

By: Mrs Money

Mrs Money — Sun, 09 Aug 2009 22:17:19 +0000

Wow! I’d never heard of using a tomato like that! How awesome!

I am just now to the peeling stage… fun!

By: Mrs Money

Mrs Money — Sun, 09 Aug 2009 22:16:32 +0000

That is awesome! I am totally into spending more money if the company is organic, all natural, sustainable, etc. Thanks for the link!

By: Tegan

Tegan — Sun, 09 Aug 2009 01:23:23 +0000

Tomatoes – Cut them in half, or even thirds, and rub the moist flesh over the sunburn. I think it’s something to do with the acids in the tomato that help ease the discomfort (although acid doesn’t really sound pleasant..).

Sunscreen is another good remedy. Because most of them are greasy, they are great at re-moisturising the skin after you’ve been in the sun, and I rarely peel if apply sunscreen for a couple of days post-burn.

By: cavewoman

cavewoman — Fri, 07 Aug 2009 16:23:48 +0000

In the past, I’ve used aloe and had good results with it. Especially if I put it in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes before use. The cooling effect is pleasant.

However, A friend of mine who has a cottage industry herbal shop, makes THE BEST anti-sunburn stuff I’ve ever used. Her materials are all natural, as well.

http://personal.atl.bellsouth.net/h/e/herbwoman/frst.aid.html

It isn’t cheap or frugal—-but it is sustainably produced, and it does really work.

Added awesome bonus is her containers are re-usable—-so if you ship them to her she will refill them, so less product waste.