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Old 05-31-2011, 03:53 PM
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Originally Posted by Alu_Rathbone
I have a sun burn, with no access to vinegar, aloe vera or ibuprofen... I'm at a friends for the next two weeks with no money on either end... what could I possibly do to take the sting out? Please and many thanks for the help! :)
when I was a kid my momma used to boil tea till it was sooooo strong then let it cool off.... the tannic acid in the tea took the sting out...... just rubbed it on with a cotton ball ..... at least thats what she said and it worked ....I have red hair and freckles..... fry in the sun ,,,,,,,,,,, it worked ...
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