Try These Home Remedies
Your first goal should always be to lessen the pain of a sunburn. You can take over-the-counter pain relievers like Aleve or Tylenol, which at least will relax some of the nerves in your body and eliminate your focus on pain.
While taking the pain relievers, try a cool compress to the affected areas, or take a cold shower or bath. Follow that up with a healthy dose of aloe vera lotion, moisturizer or hydrocortisone cream. All of them will help with any pain or swelling that arises in the affected area.
One word of caution – don’t break any blisters that develop. It will slow your healing and disgorge some of your body’s natural healing defenses, plus leave you more open to infection. Similarly, if you have peeling skin, don’t yank it off -- treat it with moisturizer.
While you’re recovering, stay well-hydrated with water (not alcohol) and make sure you stay out of the sun or stay covered if you venture out. It’s your time to get well, and your skin won’t appreciate a dose of the same thing that’s irritating it.
Keep newborn babies shaded at all times, even with sunscreen. Avoid tanning booths. It is recommended that you apply an ounce of sunscreen to your exposed areas (SPF 15 or higher) at least a half-hour before going out in the sun. The high hours for sunburn usually are between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m.