OOOOWWWW

MagicalLeopleurodon

So for the past two days, i have been running a tiller and planting mine and my papaws garden.

Outside-in the direct sun-for 9 hours a day. Day one, i was a little pink. I dug through my cabinets. No sunscreen. By this point, it's nearly ten, so everything is closed. I think, "oh well-im not even burned. just a little flushed."

So day two, i till and dig and plant and rake for another 9 hours. At some point, i start to smell bacon. By the end of the day-i realize i am so sunburned that i am nearly purple.

My skin is swollen and stinging-and every time i move i feel like its going to rip.

Im literally walking around in my sports bra and shorts because shirts are too painful. (did i mention i cried putting the bra on?)
I need to shower-but i know im going to scream.


Seriously, people. Check for sunscreen BEFORE you go outside, even in March! i am restocking on Bullfrog ASAP

BigDaddyRonnie

Ummm... duuuuh!

(just had to do it)

In all seriousness, I got sunburned on the face really bad while skiing one time. It does not matter the temperature. The sun's rays know no difference.

Cp731

It is always best to PREVENT sunburns, but when the sunburn occurs use these seven tips for comfort and healing:

Take anti-inflammatory medications such as ibuprophen (Advil, Motrin), naproxen (Aleve) or aspirin. Do NOT give aspirin to children. These help decrease the inflammation and reduce the amount of redness and pain. The pain from a sunburn is usually worst between 6 and 48 hours after sun exposure.
If your skin is not blistering, moisturizing cream may be applied to relieve discomfort. Store the moisturizing cream in the refrigerator between applications as the coolness will aid in comfort to your skin.
Apply cool compresses to the burned skin. Cold wash clothes work well.
Avoid hot showers or bathes. Take a luke warm bath instead. If there is no blistering of the skin, consider adding Aveeno Collodial Oatmeal to the bath water. It will aid in anti-inflammatory relief and act as a moisturizer for your skin.
Avoid any additional sun or UV light exposure while your sunburn is healing. Clothing is better than protection while healing – long sleeves, hats, etc.
Avoid products that contain benzocaine and lidocaine. They may actually create more itching and inflammation by causing an allergic contact dermatitis.
If your sunburned skin develops blisters, resist the urge to pop them. The blister cover is actually protecting your raw skin underneath.
If your blistering is extensive or you have a severe reactions suggestive of "sun poisoning”, including fever, chills, nausea, or rash, see your family physicia

MagicalLeopleurodon

It was one of those occasions that it never crossed my mind until i swatted a gnat and nearly died. even though its 75°, stores around here arent stocking sunscreen. if you dont have leftovers from last beach season-you wont get more until late april/early may.

turns out-i have tanning oil (which-no. not without some spf on!) but my bottle of bullfrog was empty and crusty.

Despite the pain-im still excited that i got both gardens planted

WarriorCupcakeBlydnsr

Also, check the dates on your sunscreen. I had some in my cabinet that was older than I realized (it had expired two years before I used it) never even thought about looking for an expiration date, but slapped it on before I went out to an outdoor reinactment and ended up sunburned anyway. Now I always make sure it's not too old and I keep a bottle of aloe gel in my fridge just in case I do get a sunburn