It does apply to sunburn too
As the skin has been damaged. Oils will make the skin retain heat and essentially cook itself. You can put Lavender essential oil if mixed with something soothing like Aloe Vera gel, but very sparingly
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Mrs Trellis GIN,
Mon 4 Jun 2007, 10:30,
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Check the ingredients
Anything that sounds fatty or lipid based is not going to be a great idea. Sudocrem, that magical of all magical things, is A Bad Plan. I know from experience.
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Mrs Trellis GIN,
Mon 4 Jun 2007, 10:32,
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Deep heat works well*
*may cause searing pain to the amusement of your friends
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Weetobix,
Mon 4 Jun 2007, 11:28,
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