Home Remedies To Fight Sunburn

Who hasn’t lost track of time on the beach, only to return home to burnt, painful shoulders and a cherry-red nose? Of course, no remedy takes the place of practicing safe sun and you should avoid the damage that over-exposure will cause. We know you promise to protect your skin next time, but for now, these simple home remedies will help provide soothing relief. Take a Quick and Cool BathPhoto Credit ThinkstockEnjoy a short soak in gently cooled water, softened with plain, unflavored oatmeal flakes or dissolved baking soda. Avoid taking a too-long soak which might further dry out your skin and don’t make the water too cold or too hot. Indulge in a 20-minute tub once a day until your skin loses its angry red blush. Either gently dab or air dry your skin. You can also use baking soda or oatmeal as cool wash cloth compresses for gentle relief between baths. Grow AloePhoto Credit ThinkstockAnyone with a sunny window sill can take this tip from the West Indies – aloe cools down burnt skin and helps heal surface damage. Growing the plant will provide fresh aloe anytime you slice open a leaf. Simply apply the sticky gel directly to the burnt area and let it dry there, up to 10 times a day. Aloe comes in handy for kitchen burns, too. Moisturize Your SkinPhoto Credit ThinkstockA gentle, non-fragranced moisturizer tenderly applied to skin will help it heal and feel softer and less scratchy to the touch. Cooking oils such as coconut, olive, avocado or almond can ...
Source: WBZ-TV - Breaking News, Weather and Sports for Boston, Worcester and New Hampshire - Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Tags: Health Spring Summer Aloe Vera Baking Soda Baths Corey Whelan Home Remedies Oatmeal Baths Sunburn Source Type: news