Sunburn
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Wanted: Better info on treating sunburns
Sunburn can creep up on you.
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Avoiding Sunburn
- Bring and apply lip balm/gloss that contains sunscreen.
- Apply sunblock several times a day.
- Wear a wide brimmed hat during mid-day.
Treating Sunburn
- Moisturize sunburns well
- Wanted: more/better info on treating sunburns'
Shopping for Sunblock
- Buy the highest possible SPF.
- Look for something sweatproof and waterproof - usually referred to as "Sport."
- Moisturizing sunblock is also good, though not as important as sweatproof.
- Avoid anything with a distinct odor, particularly banana. You'll have to apply it several times a day.
- In addition to regular sunblock, buy a couple of sticks of lip balm/gloss that contain sunscreen.
- Pump/aerosol is easier to apply.
- Sunblock containing DEET (a very effective, common but reportedly toxic insect repellant) is not necessary. There are no bugs on the playa, so why take chances?
Alternatives to Sunblock
- Some burners claim that covering oneself in a good coat of playa dust will block UV light and
