The National Association for Holistic Aromatherapy recommends that pregnant women avoid the following oils, among others: 1  Sage essential oil. 2  Mugwort essential oil. 3  Tarragon essential oil. 4  Wintergreen essential oil.
1 doctor agreed: 1  3 days: Usually the skin itch should be relieved in about 3 days. 2  May take up to : A week depending on severity. 3  1-3 days: The redness and swelling will resolve within a few days.Emolloents amd cold compresses will help relsove symptoms.  Normally 1-3 days: Sunburn pain normally lasts about 1-3 days.
For that you do NOT want to put any gel, cream, or anything on it as it can lead to infection. For 2nd degree your best bet is to use something like Lanacaine spray as it numbs the pain and is a disinfectent. 2nd degree sunburn can last about 2 weeks.