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Natural Sunburn Remedies Help Relieve Pain and Heal Your Skin
by Tony Isaacs
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Years in Life) Late spring through summer and early autumn are times for fun in the sun. Sometimes though, we overdo it and end up with a painful sunburn. While some daily sunshine is extremely healthy, the best idea is to avoid too much sun exposure at one time. When you do get too much sun, promptly take steps to help relieve the pain and heal your skin.
One common remedy for sunburn is yogurt. Smear yogurt on your skin as soon as it turns pink to help cool the skin, reestablish pH balance and promote faster healing. It is best to use plain unsweetened full-fat yogurt that contains few additives. Let it sit on your skin until it warms up and then rinse it off with tepid water. Apply as often as needed. Better still, use a paste made of barley, turmeric and yogurt in equal proportions. Apply it over the affected areas for sunburn relief and healing.
Another common item that can be used for sunburns is tea. Make a large pot of very strong tea, use a towel to soak up all the tea and then apply to the sunburn area. Alternately, use a large number of teabags and make a bathtub full of tea; soak in the bath when the temperature is tepid to barely warm. The tannins in tea help draw out the burn and heal the skin. You can also apply cold, used tea bags to sun-burned eyelids to relieve pain and swelling.
When it comes to burns, one should never be without Aloe Vera gel, which is also wonderful for minor scrapes and cuts and an all around wonderful substance for the skin. One superior good remedy for sunburn is to combine aloe Vera, vitamin E oil, and cucumbers. Liquefy cucumbers in a blender and mix with aloe vera gel, and vitamin e oil.
An age old remedy for sunburns mentioned in ancient texts is potato peels - and it appears to have science on its side. Doctors have found that in case of minor burns, potato peel bandages work better than conventional dressing. Potato peels provide moisture and they also have anti-bacterial properties that help in healing.
Another superior sunburn remedy is lavender. Lavender essential oil not only relieves sunburn, but it also prevents peeling and may enable you to keep your tan.
A homemade sunburn spray can be made as follows:
Ingredients:
2 fluid ounces of distilled water
9 drops of lavender oil
2 drops of peppermint oil
1 drop of spearmint oil
Directions:
Mix all, and spritz lightly over sunburned skin.
Other suggestions are:
* Apply organic coconut oil prior to sun exposure to help prevent sunburn and again after being in the sun to help heal it.
* White vinegar (preferably organic) helps soothe sunburn pain and heals sunburn quickly.
*Regularly spritz colloidal silver on the affected areas to speed healing, prevent infection and prevent peeling.
* Try applying thin slices of cold cucumbers or apples directly to the skin.
* Puree a peeled cucumber and rub it on your face.
* Mix two teaspoons of tomato juice and 4 tablespoons of buttermilk and apply on the face. Leave for one to two hours and wash off.
* Mix olive oil with equal quantity of vinegar and apply an hour before your bath.
* Apply a thin paste of sandalwood to the sunburn area.
* Apply vitamin E oil and plenty of moisturizer for several days after the initial sunburn.
* Chill a spray bottle of Vinegar in the fridge and then spritz it on your burn.
* Apply mayonnaise on sunburned areas.
* Wipe your face with a cloth soaked in chilled rose water (gulab jal) after a long tiring day.
Note: Avoid using any products which contain lanolin immediately after a sunburn. Lanolin can actually make the burn feel worse once it is warmed by the body's temperature. Many aloe products contain lanolin.
Sources included:
http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m0NAH/is_6_33/ai_106224762/pg_6/
http://www.beautyandgroomingtips.com/2008/05/tips-to-ease-sunburn-ouch.html
http://www.enjoybetterskin.com/all_natural_skin_care_ideas_for_better_skin.php
http://www.tbyil.com/Sunburn.htm
To roll back father time and keep your skin younger, smoother and healthier naturally, see:
Natural Fruits, Foods and Remedies for Smoother, Younger Skin
About the author
Tony Isaacs is a natural health advocate and researcher and the author of books and articles about natural health including Cancer's Natural Enemy. Mr. Isaacs articles are featured at Natural News, the Health Science Institute's Healthiertalk website, CureZone, the Crusador online, AlignLife, the Cancer Tutor, the American Chronicle and several other venues. Mr. Isaacs also has The Best Years in Life website for baby boomers and others wishing to avoid prescription drugs and mainstream managed illness and live longer, healthier and happier lives naturally. In addition, he hosts the Yahoo Oleandersoup Health group of over 2000 members and the CureZone Ask Tony Isaacs - Featuring Luella May forum. Mr. Isaacs and his partner Luella May host The Best Years in Life Radio Show every Wednesday evening on The Wolf Spirit Radio Mr. Isaacs and his partner Luella May host Network.
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