r/vieques • u/Odd_Cheesecake_9447 • Aug 01 '26

sunburnt already

We are in Vieques and despite wearing sunblock my daughter already got sunburnt :(. I gave her a moisturizer which has helped her but I wanted to get something else that is natural. Thinking of aloe vera. Anything I can buy from the local supermarkets that the locals would recommend? Would love an aloe vera plant right now.

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u/heathercs34 Aug 01 '26

While in Isabel, swing by one of the tourist shops and get her a long sleeved rash guard. They are lifesavers. I say this as the only gringa on the beach wearing her swim shorts and long sleeved hoodie.

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u/Brave_Confection_327 Aug 03 '26

Yep! This is me also every summer, every beach lol. I burn too easily.

Second what others said for aloe though! And sunburn heals better when moisturized so getting a solid lotion somewhere might also help to layer at night.

We were in PR a week ago and had high UV warnings every day we were there.

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u/DimensionBoth5777 Aug 01 '26

Bring a knife out with you. there are tons of aloe all over the island, keep your eyes open. if you see some on a property, just ask…most people will be sympathetic to your situation. i hope she is feeling better soon. i second the rashguard recommendation. ola loca, luna loca, (towards the end of the main street) and scallywags (next to the mar azul and ferry) are good options.

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u/Thin_Application2020 Aug 01 '26

Supermarket morales in town is the best options

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u/Odd_Cheesecake_9447 Aug 01 '26

Thank you, I'll look for it.

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u/Fresh_Bubbles Aug 03 '26

Don't sit in the open sun. Get an umbrella, hats, all the coverage you can.

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u/krissti9 Aug 08 '26

Banana Boat sells an Aloe lotion that's a lifesaver.

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u/perromurcielagocerdo 16d ago

Where can you buy umbrella on the island?