Sunburn is the result of too much exposure to the sun, and is most common during the summer when the sun’s rays are the strongest. The symptoms of this condition may not appear immediately and can take up to 5 hours to become noticeable. If the sunburn is not treated in time, it can cause the skin to blister and peel off. Therefore, you can adopt any of these home remedies, which are very effective in treating sunburn.
HOME REMEDIES THAT CAN HELP TREAT THIS CONDITION ARE
- Cool Down: One of the easiest ways to treat inflammation is to cool down the affected area. An effective way to immediately help sunburn, even while you’re still outside, is to hop in the water. Although, it may look appealing, but you should avoid directly applying ice.
- Aloe Vera: Aloe vera gel is known for its anti-inflammatory properties that can help soothe sunburns and ease the pain associated with it. This gel can be extracted from an aloe vera leaf and applied on your skin as it is.
- Baking Soda: The alkaline nature of baking soda makes it very soothing to the sunburnt skin. Baking soda also has antiseptic properties that help relieve itchiness caused by sunburn. Apply baking soda & water paste to the affected area and leave it for 10 minutes before washing off or add a cup of baking soda to your bath water and soak in it for about 15 minutes.
- Black Tea: Black tea is rich in antioxidants and has tannins that protect the skin from damage caused by UV radiation. This can also help reduce inflammation and restore the pH balance of your skin.
- Moisturise: One of the most important things you can do to prevent skin from peeling or at least keep it to a minimum is to regularly apply moisturizer to the affected areas.
- Coconut Oil: It is rich in fatty acids that nourish and moisturise the skin thereby reducing redness. The vitamin E in coconut oil also works as an antioxidant to reduce inflammation. Massage warm coconut oil into the affected area three times a day for a few days.
- Water: Your skin needs moisture that it lost during your time out in the sun. So, don't forget to drink lots and lots of water.
- Honey: One of the enzymes in honey helps repair the damage caused to the skin by sunburn. To benefit from honey, take a tablespoon of honey in a glass of lukewarm water thrice a day and apply a thin layer of honey over the affected area and let it dry.
