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remedy for sunburn - sunburn treatments that work and
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Excessive exposure to sun is nothing to take lightly. Home
remedy for sunburn is your first option when sunburn occurs. Sunburn usually occurs after 15 or more minutes of exposure
to UV lights. There is a time frame, usually between 5-40
hours when the pain starts.
To prevent sunburn and sunburn itching and peeling, you
can try this home remedy for sunburn: • Peel and mash 3-4 apricots.
• Apply the mix on your face and leave on for 15 minutes.
• Wash off with lukewarm water. Once the skin is red and irritated, you can be sure that
the skin has suffered damage. There are no ways to cure
sunburn, but you can apply some remedies as a sunburn relief
or prevention of one.
Take a long shower adjusting the water to almost cool temperature.
Once you are done taking a shower, gently tap it to absorb
the water, do not rub it as this will increase the irritation.
What to use as a home sunburn treatment?
Yogurt
It contains enzymes and acids that can help the sunburn.
It might be a bit unpleasant to begin with, but once you
apply it, relief comes in minutes. You can either soak
a cloth in yogurt, or simply apply it on the area affected
by sunburn.
Leave it on until it is dry (which is likely to happen
soon after you placed it as the skin exerts high temperature).
Rinse it off with cool water and repeat.
Lavender/Yogurt remedy
Mix a few drops of lavender oil with yogurt and apply on
skin.
Lavender has a soothing effect and diminishes the irritation
and redness. Yogurt will cool the skin down, and trust
me, you need a relief at times like that.
Cucumber and Baking Soda
Place chilled cucumber slices on the spots affected by
sunburn. Take a bath in warm water in which you have previously
added 2 cups of regular baking soda. Baking soda will neutralize
any possible infections and prevent further irritation.
Cucumber is an ingredient that can be used for preparation
of a facial peel recipe that is recommended as a sunburn
home remedy as it nourishes the skin, and stops the inflammation.
Tea Tree Oil as a Home Remedy for Sunburn
Tea tree oil wonderfully soothes the skin and prevents
sunburn itching and peeling. Simply dilute 1 part of tea
tree oil with 10 parts of olive oil and dab freely on the
skin. What
Not to Use as a Home Remedy for Sunburn
I am sure you have heard of sunburn vinegar home remedy.
People recommend it for skin after excessive exposure to
sun. I would not recommend it!
It does cool your skin down, but its acidity also irritates
the skin and causes sunburn peeling. You do not want to
irritate the skin even more than it already is.
Lip Sunburn
We often forget that when we expose ourselves to sun, our
lips are exposed too and can be damaged. Apply a lip balm
before you leave the house. In case they do get affected
by sun and become dry and start peeling, apply some butter
on them a few times a day.
Home Remedy for Sunburn Swelling (Edema)
Sunburn swelling or edema, occurs as water accumulates
under the skin, usually legs. Try positioning your legs
so they are above a 45 degree angle and also applying a
cool compress on them. Cool compress may be a cloth dipped
in cold water. Basically, anything cold will act as a sunburn
swelling remedy.
Home
Remedy for Sunburn Peeling
Sunburn peeling usually starts after 3 to 5 days after
sun exposure. Once the skin starts to peel, there is really
not much you can do to stop it. A great sunburn remedy
is aloe vera gel that helps moisturize the skin. It is
soothing and gentle on burned skin.
Severe Sunburn
When sunburn happens, toxins are released and fever may
occur as the body's immune system kicks in. This is the
time to
schedule
an appointment with a doctor.
I would recommend you use a suncare calculator to calculate
your safe sun tanning time.
Stay away from excessive exposure to sun and protect your
skin. Go to: http://www.sundicator.net/uv-calculator/
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