IF you're prone to sunburns, this DIY treatment may be worth a try the next time you get scorched. One man shared the divisive trick his mother taught him to soothe his irritated skin after a day in the sun. 1 A Reddit user shared the homemade solution he uses to treat his sunburns (stock image) Credit: Getty - Contributor Commenting on a Reddit post , user Carmando revealed the kitchen item he swears by for treating bad sunburns.
He explained that his hack "might seem unorthodox" but insisted it works. "If you are in a lot of pain, applying a 1:1 solution of white vinegar and water will drastically reduce your discomfort," he advised. The Redditor recommended putting the solution in a spray bottle for "ease of application.
" However, he did point out an obvious issue with the homemade hack. "Sounds weird, but it definitely works and is worth doing as long as you can stand smelling like vinegar," the poster said. He praised the solution for easing his pain after getting badly burned.
"This is particularly useful right before bed if your sunburn is making you so uncomfortable that you find it hard to fall asleep," he wrote. Most read in Hair & Beauty HOME GAME Celtic boss Brendan Rodgers sells mansion to World Cup winner - but makes a loss STILL GAME Scottish football cult hero signs for eighth club of his career at age of 36 WALK ROW Provost slammed over 'No Surrender' comment as he 'defended' Orange Parade JACK'S THE LAD Rangers hero Ryan Jack emerges as target for rival Scot.
