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"As we creep closer to Labor Day, summer weekends seem even more precious. But while we hope you know better than to fry your skin on purpose, the occasional accidental sunburn can happen when you&amp;#x27;re trying to enjoy some good weather. If you slipped up and got lobster-like, here&amp;#x27;s how to soothe your raw, red skin. Take a bath: Strip down and get in a bathtub. Skip the fragrances and harsh soaps (sorry, Mr. Bubble), and just soak in cool water. Take a pill: Anti-inflammatory meds like ibuprofen or aspirin can help reduce swelling and ease the pain. Take a rub down: The thought of anything touching you after a sunburn might make you cringe, but a gentle coating of aloe vera gel will soothe the skin. Steer clear of body lotions with drying alcohols or fragrances&amp;amp;#8212;they can irritate. Take a break: Stay out of the sun for the next few days. Cover yourself with a wide-brim hat and wear a physical sunblock with UVA and UVB protection. Take care: After the sunburn has calmed and peeling has subsided, use a face and body cream containing antioxidants, like pomegranate. They can protect against skin cell damage caused by the burn, as well as protect the skin from free radicals. --Angelique Serrano, Beauty Editor Have you managed to avoid getting burned this season, or were you singed by the sun, too? Are there any products you swear by for sun protection or post-sunburn soothing? More from Allure: When You Accidentally Get a Sunburn... How to Keep Your Lips Safe in the Sun A New Tanning Hazard Allure Cover Shoots: Go behind the scenes of our celebrity shoots. More Ways to Get Glamour Visit Shopglamour.com for cute stuff starting at just $10! Enter the latest Glamour sweepstakes! Follow us on Twitter. Add Glamour to your iGoogle homepage. Photo: Thinkstock"^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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