1st June, 2020
Summer time is just around the corner! And who doesn't love long hot days fulfilled with sunshine. In summer time we tend to enjoy the sun with the greatest pleasure, kids spend hours in the garden splashing away in puddling pool, building sand castles on the beach or kicking ball at the park! Take a look at our six home remedies to treat or soothe a sunburn.
1. Water
Not to soak in but to drink. Sun exposure causes a lot of water to escape from our body. Burned skin is very sensitive and by ensuring it stays hydrated from the inside, as well as the outside - will bring positive effects on its condition and speed up the healing process.
2. Natural yogurt
Yogurt without sugar (also buttermilk) rubbed onto the irritated areas will bring you so much relief. Not only will it chill the skin, but also moisturise it.
3. Honey
If the burn is not extensive, rub the sensitive area with honey. Honey has anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties, which has a beneficial effect on minor skin irritations.
4. Chamomile and green tea
Brew green tea or/and chamomile, leave to cool, use it to compress the skin to soothe and speed up the healing process.
5. Aloe juice
If you grow healing aloe vera plant, cut off one leaf, cut it in half and squeeze out the "gel" or gently rub the cut side of the leaf across burned skin. Aloe vera soothes irritations and regenerates the skin.
6. Cool compress
Soak a small cloth or towel in cool but not icy water to save yourself the thermal shock and apply to the burned and irritated area. The same applies to ice, which should be wrapped in a clean cloth to avoid a frostbite. A cool shower will work too !!
You should seek medical help if the burn is accompanied by strong skin burning, swelling, blisters, serous exudation or fever.
