I am glow-in-the-dark pale and I get sunburned within 20 minutes of going outside, so I'm an expert at this. As soon as you realize you're getting burned, get inside and wet washcloths with ice water and put them on the affected areas. Then use Noxema, aloe, or Aveeno lotion every couple of hours to keep your skin hydrated. I always put Noxema on my face if my face gets sunburned, and the burn is always gone in a day or so. Of course, the best thing to do is use sunblock all the time so that you don't have to worry about it in the first place!
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