Sunburn Season in Montana – Simple Ways to Treat the Heat

As a ranch kid growing up back in the early 80's, or as my grandson likes to refer to them, "the late 1900's", I had the bright idea of getting a killer tan for the summer before heading off to college for the fall.

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With a water-filled squirt bottle, baby oil and towel in hand, I set about my task.  Of course, it did not turn out well; I spent the next several weeks with blisters everywhere on my legs, feet and toes while trying to pick bales on the tractor.  The smell of bag balm still gives me PTSD at times.  Don't be like me.

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Sunburn Season in Montana - Simple Ways to Treat the Heat

I've tried my best to take care of my skin in the sun after that careless attempt at being an adonis.  But it still happens; the redness, stinging pain, or in those worst-case scenarios, blistering.  A Montana sunburn isn't fun, but there are some easy ways to relieve some of those results.

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You've probably even tried some of the methods that are recommended by the good folks at the Mayo Clinic.  (See our full gallery of tips below👇) Common ways include a simple pain reliever medication or even a cold compress to help alleviate the pain and swelling from too much time in Mother Nature's sunny days.  But what about a tea remedy?

Could a Simple Cup of Black Tea Help with a Montana Sunburn This Summer?

If you are looking for holistic methods to help with relief from a sunburn, a bag of black tea may be what will help comfort you; there is even science behind the method.  Black tea contains tannins and other natural compounds that can help reduce the feeling of heat and some of the discomfort:

• Brew a few cups of black tea and let it cool before placing in the refrigerator until chilled.  Soak a soft washcloth in the tea and gently apply to your sunburnt areas, taking care not to rub the affected area.

While the trick won't "heal" your sunburn, it can provide a cooling effect, and the healing properties of the tea can also soothe the skin to provide relief.  Do you have other tips that have worked to offer relief from a bad sunburn?  Check out the gallery below for other ideas from the Mayo Clinic on how to treat overexposure to the sun.