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As the summer comes problem of sunburn starts occurring in a large number as our skin have to tolerate unwanted harmful UV rays more than usual. Especially babies, kids and adults are more likely to get affected from sunburn as their skin is sensitive enough to face UV radiation.
Sunburns can cause redness, itching, peeling skin, pain, nausea, fever and in severe condition it may lead to skin cancer. Well, it is vital to take care of sunburn in its initial stage when it is minor as it is easy to cure it at that time. Otherwise it may take a long time to recover from sunburn when it becomes serious.
Here we have mentioned some best natural cures for sunburn that can help you in curing minor to medium sunburns at your own in a safe natural way. Read on to find out the best suitable natural cure or combination of more of them for yourself and apply them on your skin to get rid of painful sunburns.
Beneficial Natural Cures For Sun Burn
Aloe Vera
Aloe vera is one of the most effective natural cures for sunburn as it contains wonderful healing properties that help in relieving sunburn effectively. Being loaded with salicylic acid (helps in relieving pain), polysaccharides (helpful in cell rejuvenation), Vitamin E (reduces redness moisturizing the skin), anti-viral, anti-bacterial, anti-inflammatory and anti-fungal properties, it works great in healing mild to medium sunburn naturally.
Cut a fresh leaf from aloe vera plant, peel it and squeeze out fresh gel from it thoroughly. Now apply this gel on affected area smoothly, leave for 30-40 minutes. or let it dry. Then wash your skin with water and pat dry with soft towel gently. Repeat this application at least 5-6 times a day to get significant results.
Potatoes
Potatoes are well known for healing burns due to their anti-bacterial properties and mostly used in treating sunburn naturally. Its starch soothes the skin and reduces inflammation. Take some potatoes, wash and peel them. Then cut into pieces, grate or blend them and apply on your skin. Leave it to dry and then wash it off with cold water. Repeat it thrice a day for proper relief.
Apple Cider Vinegar
Apple cider vinegar plays an important role in healing sunburn as it keeps pH level of skin balanced. It not only soothes the skin but also relieves pain. Just add two cups of apple cider vinegar in your bathing water; soak your body in it for at least 15 min. and pamper your skin.
Then gently pat your skin dry. Apart from this you can mix apple cider vinegar and water in equal proportion and apply on the affected area. It provides instant relief in pain soothing the skin. Repeat 3-4 times a day for appropriate outcome.
Baking Soda
Baking soda works well in treating sunburn as it is anti-septic and maintains pH level of skin and soothes the skin reducing pain and burning sensation. Just mix some baking soda in plain water and soak cotton cloth in it to make compress. Leave it for 20-30 min. and repeat it after every 3-4 hours. Then apply it on the affected skin and notice magnificent relief in pain and inflammation. You can also spray this solution on the affected area to calm down the itching.
Lavender Oil
Lavender oil is one of the most famous essential oils and also known as ‘Mothering Oil’ due to its healing and nurturing properties. It provides protection from infection as it is antiseptic and natural healer that possesses wonderful relaxing and soothing properties.
It not only works great to ease the inflammation but also promotes cell rejuvenation that helps in healing sunburn quickly. Just apply lavender oil topically on the sunburn affected area gently or you can add 10-12 drops of this essential oil in your bathing water to soothe the body.
Tea Bags
Tea bags are effective in healing sunburn as tea leaves contains tannic acid that soothes the skin and provide significant relief from sunburn. Just take some tea bags and soak them in cool water and gently apply on the affected area. It will relieve pain caused by sunburn and make you feel much better and relaxed soothing your skin. Along with it you can also take tea bags bath to heal sunburn.
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Yogurt
As we all know yogurt is rich in anti-bacterial properties, it acts as a natural healer that promotes healing of sunburn in a safe natural way. Just spread some yogurt on your sunburn affected skin and leave it on for 15-20 minutes.
Then wash it off with water thoroughly but remember not to rub it harshly. Instead of that, clean it gently as skin is prone to damage in condition of sunburn.
Apply Cool Water Compress
Applying cool water compress is the easiest way to cure sunburn naturally. Just soak a fine cheese cloth in cool water and put it on affected area till it becomes warm. Keep it rewetting in cold water and apply multiple times throughout the day to soothe the skin. It helps in cooling the burning sensation as well as reduces pain.
Milk And Ice
Milk and ice combo is one of the easy and effective natural cures for sunburn as it is easily available at home anytime. Take some milk and add ice cubes to it and apply it on the affected skin with the help of cotton ball gently.
Milk creates a film of protein on the skin that soothes the inflammation and helps in reducing pain caused by sunburn. You can also make a compress soaking cotton cloth in this cool milk to apply on all over the affected skin to ease the sunburn.
Coconut Oil
Coconut oil is beneficial in providing relief from sun burn with the help of its moisturizing properties. It hydrates and nourishes the skin that helps in healing sunburn quickly and effectively. Just apply coconut oil topically on your skin to get rid of sunburn and protect it from getting damaged due to overexposure of sunlight.
Caution: Please use Home Remedies after Proper Research and Guidance. You accept that you are following any advice at your own risk and will properly research or consult healthcare professional.