Pop a PillThe moment you realize something's up, reach for an Ibuprofen or other anti-inflammatory. This will help with that awful burning sensation and tame the swelling a little. It's a good thing to throw in your beach bag.

Milk Does a Body GoodYour skin is hot. To get relief, you'll want to cool it down. Take some cold milk and create a compress with it. The lactic acids will help exfoliate your damaged skin and ease the pain. If you don't have a milk carton available, or you used the last of it on your Cheerios, try using ice water.

Corn StarchThe worst part of a body burn is that it can mess with your sleep. Dozing off while you're in pain is not easy. Throw a little corn starch on your sheets and on yourself before you turn in. That should help a little with the discomfort and get you off to your beauty rest faster.

Aloe UpEverybody knows to put aloe vera on a sunburn, but there's some tricks to it. Any lotion with aloe in it may also have petroleum, benzocaine, or lidocaine—all of those will trap heat or irritate the skin. Steer clear of them.

Shaving CreamSeriously! You know that cool rush you feel on your skin when the menthol hits your face? That same rush will cool your lobster red patches.

Let it BeThere's nothing you can do to reverse the effects of sunburn. You're stuck with it. But, as long as you are, you've got to just let it chill. Don't pick at peeling skin, don't disturb blisters, and try not to itch it. Those things can all lead to more permanent damage, and we just want to get you back to normal.

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