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11 Easy And Effective Home Remedies For Sun Burn

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11 Easy And Effective Home Remedies For Sun Burn

Sun burn is caused due to the overexposure of skin to the harmful ultra violet radiations coming from the sun. It is a very serious problem that can badly damage the skin. Skin inflammation and rashes are the first signs of sun burn. The skin becomes red which in followed by itching, dryness, freckles etc and if not treated properly it could result into serious problem like skin cancer. It is therefore very important to treat and prevent sun burn and here are the effective home remedies that you should use to treat the problem.

Following  Easy And Effective Home Remedies For Sun Burn:

Cold Water

Cold water is a very effective remedy to get immediate relief from the sun burn problem. It cools down the skin and provides great relief from burning sensation and inflammation. You should soak the sun burned area in cold water for a few minutes to get relief.

cool water

Aloe Vera

The cooling nature of aloe vera is very handy to get relief from the inflammation caused by sun burns. Get a fresh aloe vera leaf and cut it out to get the gel. Apply it thoroughly over the inflamed areas to get relief. You should repeat this remedy several times in the day to get best results.

Aloe Vera

Apple Cider Vinegar

The astringent properties of apple cider vinegar are very useful in preventing the damage to the skin tissues. Not only this, it also prevents the risk of severe skin infection and helps in maintaining the pH of the skin which helps in a faster healing. Make a mixture of apple cider vinegar and water and apply it over the sun burned skin to get relief.

Apple Cider Vinegar

Coconut Oil

Coconut oil provides relief from inflammation and prevents the skin from further damage. It also helps in healing the skin faster and you have to only apply a few drops of coconut oil several times to get best results.

Coconut Oil

Cucumber

Cucumber is also known for its cooling nature and it is highly recommended to use it in order to get relief from sun burn. Get some grated cucumbers and apply it gently over the sun burn affected areas of your skin to get relief.

Place Cucumber Slice

Baking Soda

Baking soda is also very effective in getting the skin to the right pH levels and prevent the further skin damage due to infections. Mix some baking soda in water and apply the solution over your skin to get relief. Repeat this remedy until you get satisfactory results.

Baking Soda

Tea Bags

Tea bags contain tannic acid that is highly useful to get relief from inflammation and pain. You have to soak some tea bags in water for a few hours and then apply the water on the skin to get relief. You can also boil some tea leaves in water and then use the solution to get equally good results.

Tea Bags

Potato Juice

Potato juice can be used effectively to prevent itching, inflammation and swelling from the skin. You have to gently apply fresh potato juice over the sun burned skin to get relief.

Potato Juice

Tomatoes

Tomatoes are also effective in imparting cooling effect on the skin. Moreover they are also very effective in preventing the burning sensation and inflammation. Therefore it is advisable to apply tomato juice over the skin to get rid from sun burn symptoms.

Tomatoes

Oat Meal

Prepare a mixture of oat meal in order to get rid from the symptoms like itching and burning sensation. Oat meal is rich in anti oxidants that prevents further skin damage and also aid the skin cells to recover fast. It is advisable to repeat this remedy twice every day to get complete relief.

Oat Meal

Lavender Oil

Lavender oil is also rich in useful anti oxidants that prevent skin damage and help the skin to heal in a faster way. You should apply few drops of lavender oil in order to get relief from sun bun symptoms completely.

Lavender Oil

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