Natural Remedies for Sunburn

by Laura

May 2007

• Peal and shred some potatoes and apply.
• Apply aloe vera on the area. The inner gel of the aloe vera leaf has also been shown to speed the healing of radiation-induced burns.
• Apply tea tree essential oil on the area (diluted).
• Spray some Hair Shine directly on the burn.
• Apply lavender essential oil on the area.
• Make a paste with bentonite clay and apply.
• Moisten a cloth with witch hazel and apply often for temporary relief. For small areas, apply with cotton balls.
• Apply plain yogurt to the area.
• Make a paste of arrowroot and water and apply.
• An ice pack can help reduce pain.
• Get lots of sleep.
• Mix a cup of skim milk with 4 cups water (with ice cubes in it). Every few hours, apply compresses of this solution for 15-20 minutes.
• The cool cucumber is often used for scalding burns. Slice it open and apply.
• Put cold water on the burn. Like a cool bath.
• Apply raw eggplant. In Australia, it is used to treat skin cancer.
• Apply bruised fresh plantain leaves. It contains allantoin, which heals injured skin cells.
• More than any other nutrient, experts recommend the placing of vitamin E oil on skin burns.
• If the legs are burned, elevate them above the heart level.
• Do not apply any product which has alcohol, mineral oil, coloring, or waxes in it.

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