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Top 10 Natural Remedies for Sunburn Relief
Looking like a fried chicken really sucks, and it’s really damn painful! Ouch!
It’s always best to avoid a sunburn in the first place. However, I don’t advocate completely
barring yourself from the sun. You do need at least a few minutes of exposure to get
sufficient vitamin D.
In the event that you do spend too much time in the sun and you find yourself in need of
sunburn relief, you’ve got many natural options!
So let’s get right to it!
Number 1 - Peppermint Oil
Peppermint oil is a natural analgesic, or pain killer. It also helps soothe burnt areas
by providing a cooling sensation. Because peppermint oil is also effective at alleviating
headaches, it can also help with the after-sun headache some people suffer from.
Number 2 - Lavender Oil
Lavender oil is my second favorite essential oil for sunburns. It reduces the sting of
burns and reduces redness. Thanks to its antimicrobial properties, it’ll speed up healing, allowing
your body to recover faster.
Number 3 - Homemade Sunburn Spray
My homemade sunburn spray incorporates both lavender and peppermint essential oils, along
with aloe vera juice and coconut oil, for a soothing sunburn-fighting remedy.
So, you want to know how to make my secret homemade sunburn spray? Well, I will reveal
it to you now!
In a sauce pan, add 2 inches of water and place it over medium heat.
In a glass jar, add 1/8 cup of fractionated coconut oil and 1/2 cup of liquid aloe vera
juice. Place the jar in the sauce pan and stir, waiting for the mixture to liquify and
combine.
Once combined, remove the jar from the sauce pan and add in 10 drops of lavender essential
oil and 10 drops of peppermint essential oil - mixing well.
Pour the mixture into a spray bottle and store it in a cool place.
Number 4 - Oatmeal
Oatmeal is proven to relieve itchy dry skin and reduce inflammation as burns heal. You
can enjoy its healing effects by blending dry oats in a blender or food processor until
it’s finely ground and smooth. Add a cup of oatmeal to warm bath water (not hot!) and
spend some quality time soaking.
Number 5 - Milk
Milk can also help reduce pain and the heat you’re experiencing. You can either create
a cold compress by dunking a washcloth in chilled milk and applying it directly to burnt
areas, or by adding about 1 cup to a cool bath and soaking.
Number 6 - Cornstarch
Cornstarch can reduce the painful chafing that occurs when your inflamed skin sticks
to the bed sheets at night. While using it means you’ll be doing laundry the next day,
sprinkling cornstarch over the sheets will reduce friction and create a barrier between
your skin and the sheets, allowing for more comfortable sleep during sticky nights if
your sunburn is exceptionally painful.
Number 7 - Yogurt
Yogurt’s probiotics will help moisturize your skin and reduce pain. Choose a full-fat,
plain yogurt and apply it gently on the sunburnt areas — a washcloth is helpful here. Let
it sit for about 10 minutes and then wash off in the shower.
Number 8 - Black Tea
Black tea isn’t just delicious to drink, it’s also great at reducing sunburn’s
redness and quickening the recovery process. In a pitcher, soak a few bags of black tea.
You want to do this until the water is super black. Then use a washcloth to apply it to
the affected areas, and don’t rinse. The tannic acid in the tea, which gives it the
dark color, eases the heat and provides much-needed relief.
Number 9 - Apple Cider Vinegar
You might not smell great, but you’ll feel a whole lot better when you include vinegar
in your sunburn-fighting routine. Apple cider vinegar uses cover many health areas, but
ACV will also soothe burnt skin.
Add a cup to a cool bath along with ¼ cup of coconut oil and a few drops of lavender
essential oil for a healing soak. No time for a bath? You can also make a 1:1 solution
of vinegar and water in a spray bottle, or dip a washcloth into the solution and dab
on the affected areas.
Number 10 - Hydrating Foods
When you’re in the midst of your sunburn relief routine, your body is desperate for
moisture. And while moisturizers like coconut oil and healing aloe vera gel can help, you
can also speed up the process by “moisturizing” from the inside out and eating foods with
high water content.
Drink plenty of water and electrolyte-rich drinks like coconut water during a sunburn.
Snack on fruits like oranges and watermelons, which are high in vitamin C and promote healing.
In fact, watermelons are about 92 percent water. While healing from a sunburn, avoid
alcohol and sugary foods, which can increase inflammation and slow down the relief process.
While no one likes a sunburn, getting natural relief can make the ordeal a whole lot better.
Try these natural ways to fight the pain and enjoy relief.
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