Sunburn Treatment

You can choose from countless home remedies for sunburn. In fact, once you come across these remedies, you begin to wonder why you spend so much on so many expensive lotions and creams.

Aloe. Take as many leaves as you need from an aloe plant and then refrigerate. After they have cooled a bit, peel off the leaves’ top layer. Then, take the gel apply it on the damaged area. If you cannot get hold of an aloe plant, you can simply purchase an Aloe ointment over the counter. It works just as good as the real plant. Just keep in mind that the higher the aloe vera content of your ointment, the better.

Bergamot. Add bergamot oil to your bathwater. You’ll be surprised how cool it makes your skin feel.

Cucumber. Rub freshly sliced cucumber on the sunburned area. It will make you feel better almost immediately while cooling off the skin.

Epsom salts. Simply allow them to dissolve in water. Then, take a cloth and use it as a compress.

Ice. Apply ice water (or ice, if you can stand the coldness) on the affected part. This will help relieve the pain and cool your skin.

Lavender. Mix 20 to 25 drops in a cup of water. Then, apply it on the sunburned area for instant relief.

Oatmeal. Sprinkle some oatmeal on tepid bathwater. Soak in the water for a couple of minutes and then allow air to dry your skin.

Peppermint. Peppermint is refreshing, even when applied directly onto sunburned skin. Try making your own peppermint infusion. Then, use it to wash your sunburn.

Potato. Grab one, grate it, and then apply where it stings the most. The starch in the potato will relieve the burn.

These are just some of the hundreds out there waiting to help you heal your skin. There are others but you have to make sure you choose the right one. Some home remedies for sunburn can you’re your skin more sensitive to the sun making it harder for you to enjoy your daily dosage of vitamin D.