Gotta agree with Barnes on this -- go for the anti-inflammatories. ibuprofen, or just plain ole aspirin. As soon as you come out of the sun, start taking aspirin, and keep taking it every 4 hours (don't exceed maximum dosage!)
The anti-inflammatory properties will stall the "after-burn" effect, limiting the degree of redness and burn that shows on your skin. Drink lots of water. Apply lots of aloe vera.
Next time you skip out of work, be smart - stay in the basement playing XBox.
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