

Blogger Tim Matheson points out a tip for taking the edge off a summer sunburn with a little oatmeal soak.

Take a old tube sock or equivalent and fill it with oatmeal (Not Instant). Fill up your bathtub with water (should be comfortably warm). Place the sock with the oatmeal in the water and submerge it. After soaking for 30 - 40 minutes rinse with cool water.


I've always heard that oatmeal can help out with itching (it's often suggested as a poison ivy soother), but the sunburn solution is new to me. Since there are lot of sunburn home remedies out there, I'd love to hear what our readers do to ease a sunburn. Let's hear your methods in the comments or at tips at

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