Homemade remedy for sunburn
The time of year people get to enjoy warm weather, blue skies, swimming, fishing, picnics with friends and family, and many other outdoor activities. But it’s also the time of year when sunburn can become a problem. Sunburn is caused by the sun’s ultraviolet rays. Too much exposure to UV light can damage your skin, making it red and painful. Here are some of the best effective remedies for the sunburn
1. Cool Compress
To reduce inflammation and pain associated with sunburn, you can apply cold compresses on the affected area.
Wrap a handful of ice cubes in a damp cloth.
Hold the compress over the affected area as long as it is cool.
Apply several times a day as needed to relieve discomfort.
Never apply ice directly on the skin as it can damage your skin.
2. Aloe Vera
Aloe vera has excellent anti-inflammatory properties that help deal with the various symptoms of sunburn.
Extract the gel from a section of an aloe vera leaf.
Put the gel in the refrigerator for half an hour.
Apply a light coating of the chilled gel on the sunburned skin.
Allow it to dry on its own so the skin can fully absorb the medicinal properties.
Do this five or six times daily for several days.
3. Baking Soda
Baking soda can be very soothing on sunburned skin due to its alkaline nature.
Fill your bathtub with cold water, add one cup of baking soda and stir well. Soak in the water for about 15 minutes. After getting out of the bath, pat dry or allow your body to air dry. Do this once daily until you get positive results.
Alternatively, mix four tablespoons of baking soda with enough water to make a paste. Apply the paste directly on the affected skin using a cotton ball. Leave it on for 10 minutes and then wash it off with tepid water. Follow this remedy once or twice a day for several days depending upon the severity of your condition.
