Aloe vera-based gels can provide pain relief. Treat sunburns as soon as possible by avoiding continued exposure, taking a cool bath, putting on over-the-counter hydrocortisone cream, taking an oral NSAID such as ibuprofen, and staying hydrated. Do not pick at a peeling sunburn; instead, apply a fragrance-free moisturizer. If you have a sunburn with severe blistering on a large part of your body, and/or severe pain and symptoms such as a fever, headache or vomiting, seek medical care immediately.