Soothe sunburn 'instantly' with unusual kitchen staple that only costs 59p

Summer isn't over just yet - with sizzling temperatures set to hit the UK from August 30. Weather maps predict a 40C Iberian blast is working its way northwards, eventually hitting the majority of England at the end of this month. Forecasters say the southeast, including London, will see temperatures around 28C stick around until the beginning of September.

In what is likely to be the UK's final heatwave of the year, Brits will be making the most of the sunny spell - and topping up their tans before the miserably, bleak weather returns. Inevitably, this will end up in a few looking like lobsters - unaware they've been turning pink while basking in the sun. Taking to Instagram , household brand Arm & Hammer revealed baking soda can be used to 'soothe mosquito bites and sunburn'.



"Pour one-two cups of baking soda into a lukewarm bath and submerge the affected areas for almost instant relief," it said. You can pick up baking soda, also known as sodium carbonate or bicarbonate of soda, from your nearest supermarket or general store. For example, Sainsbury's is currently selling a 180g tub for just 59p .

Want the latest health news and top fitness tips sent straight to your inbox? Sign up to our Health Newsletter According to the NHS , sunburn should get better within seven days. It recommends getting out of the sun 'as soon as possible' and cooling your skin with a cool shower, bath or damp towel' (taking care not to let a baby or young child get too cold). The NHS added: "Apply aftersun cream or spray [and] drink plenty of water to cool down and prevent dehydration.

Take painkillers, such as paracetamol or ibuprofen for any pain; cover sunburnt skin from direct sunlight until skin has fully healed." Applying ice, ice packs, or petroleum jelly isn't advised - as well as popping blisters, picking peeling skin and wearing tight-fitting clothes. You can learn more about sunburn, including when to call a GP , here.

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