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Does milk help sunburn

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Yes, if you fill up a regular household bathtub with milk (skim, whole, 1%, 2%, not soy) and bathe in it for 20 minutes or longer it will significantly reduce the burning sensation of the skin. It will not get rid of the redness of the skin but the swelling and burning will dissipate.

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No, milk can trap the heat and can give an infection

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