Sunburn: 8 natural and quick remedies to avoid consequences
Sunburns are mild irritation and pigmentation of the skin caused by prolonged exposure to the sun.They occur mainly on the face and on the most exposed parts of the body, such as shoulders, back and legs. Often a sunburn is caused by imprudent, too prolonged or unprotected exposure with sunscreen, or, again, by prolonged exposure during the hottest hours of summer mornings, from 12 to 16.
Not only that, there are several causes that can lead to sunburn and erythema. In this video, we show you some of them, along with some useful remedies to treat and prevent them.
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There is a certain distinction to be made between sunburn, which is fairly mild and easy to manage, and sunburn, which is a more important sunburn that requires specific treatment. The precautions to avoid sunburn are the ones we all know, and are often dictated by common sense: spread a sunscreen with a high protection factor on the face and body (all dermatologists recommend 50+), do not expose yourself too much to the sun, especially in worst hours, alternating sun and shade, and maybe wearing hats and damp cloths when needed. Before getting a tan, it is important to prepare the skin for the sun, with a "care" before, after and during sun exposure.
But what are the most effective and fastest remedies, perhaps natural remedies, to take care of sunburn? Are there any DIY recipes, to be made at home, without having to go to the pharmacy or herbalist's shop? The answer is yes, if you want to avoid the drug route, there are a number of natural remedies, often quick, that can be adopted. Before going on to describe them, it is important to know all the precautions to follow to tan quickly but safely, and then avoid having to run for cover, because a sunburn is never pleasant, and even if it heals quickly, it is better not to the skin vulnerable to UV rays from the sun.
1. Aloe vera cream or gel: also excellent for sunburn on the face
Aloe vera is the best ally against irritation: it is a perfect disinfectant and moisturizer and is a fixed ingredient of natural and non-natural cosmetics. To treat a burn even on the face, you can try an aloe gel or prepare a cream made in home. Just mix some aloe vera available in all herbalists with vegetable oil, and then keep the mixture in the fridge. After a soothing bath with lukewarm water and flour, gently massage the damp skin with a few drops of your aloe vera cream, and you will see what results!
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2. Cold compresses of chamomile and calendula
The marigold and chamomile mix is very effective, and you can prepare decoctions with which to make a specific compress for sunburned skin. Calendula is used as a natural remedy for burns, and in general for skin care, while chamomile is a natural calming and disinfectant. You can prepare a decoction with chamomile and calendula oil by boiling water and infusing the chamomile. Once drained, add a few drops of calendula oil, and soak a gauze in the warm mixture, then passing it gently on the skin several times. and letting it absorb.
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3. Essential oils of mint and eucalyptus for after sun
Mint essential oil and eucalyptus oil are preparations with soothing and refreshing properties. In cases of milder burns, to provide some relief to the heated skin, you can add drops of eucalyptus oil to a warm bath, or mix the two essential oils to gently massage your moist skin after a moisturizing bath.
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Eucalyptus Essential Oil 100ml - 100% Pure and Natural on Amazon for about 20 €
4. Potato directly on the skin
This is a real grandmother's remedy for sunburn. It is practically at no cost, because all you need is a potato at home. Peel it and make it into slices not too thin, and apply the slices in the most burnt parts, keeping them still on the affected part for about 20 or 30 minutes. The potato has a decongestant and anti-inflammatory power that will free you from the typical itchiness that accompanies sunburn.
5. Packs of milk, water and ice
Another natural remedy that you can try at home without spending too much money is a milk, water and ice pack. The water and ice will provide you with refreshing relief (a bit like cucumbers or eucalyptus essential oils do in other remedies), while milk, together with the action of water, will hydrate dry skin preventing itching. and subsequent peeling of the skin.Pour two parts of milk and one of water into a bowl of ice, and soak a gauze with which to make compresses.
6. Yogurt and cucumber packs for body and face
To create a cream to be left to rest on the skin for a certain time, including the face, we recommend that you try the one made with white yogurt and cucumber. Blend some cucumbers and mix them well with some plain yogurt you kept in the fridge, then apply generously on the affected parts. Cucumber has refreshing and purifying properties, and as you well know it is widely used in cosmetics, while white yogurt is highly moisturizing, and is rich in even cosmetic properties.
7. Lukewarm baths with baking soda and oatmeal
If you don't want to do direct compresses on the skin, you can try soothing baths, to be done with warm water. Among the many options, you can choose a bath with baking soda and oatmeal. The former has disinfectant properties, which will help you prevent sunburn from getting worse, while oatmeal has emollient, moisturizing and nourishing properties. the skin avoiding dryness and flaking. You can also combine a bath with a pack of your choice, for faster effects.
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8. Lukewarm baths with apple cider vinegar
A bath to try to disinfect sunburned skin is that of lukewarm water and a glass of apple cider vinegar. apple cider vinegar stimulates the production of melanin, the pigmentation that covers and protects skin exposed to the sun. This natural remedy has a relieving and disinfecting function, to eliminate the risks of an aggravation of the sunburn.
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