8 DIY Simple Home Remedies for Sunburn

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8 DIY Simple Home Remedies for Sunburn
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Home Remedies for Sunburn

• Weve all done it were careless with the SPF
  and miss a region, or we dont have someone with
  us to reach that difficult-to-reach spot on our
  backs, or we smooth sunscreen on our arms but
  forget to apply it to our shoulders when we
  remove our t-shirt to swim. These are all
  potential signs of us embarking on a trail to get
  sunburn terribly.
• As a result, our skin gets more red and achy. We
  see peeling skin or ugly blisters in the mirror a
  few days later. If youre facing any of these,
  then you are the right place to uncover 8 easy
  DIY remedies to counter the aftermath of sunburn

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• 1. Oats
• This breakfast staple also offers skin-soothing
  qualities and lowers inflammation, making it an
  excellent natural sunburn treatment. Fill an old
  nylon stocking with oats and set it under the
  faucet while taking a bath. Soak for 15 to 20
  minutes, then air-dry to prevent wiping away the
  healing oats.
• 2. Vinegar
• Regular white vinegar includes acetic acid, an
  aspirin component that can help alleviate sunburn
  discomfort, irritation, and inflammation. Soak
  paper towels in vinegar and apply them to sore
  regions as a compress, leaving them on until they
  dry. Since vinegar can hurt, exercise caution
  around the eyes. Instead, soak for 20 minutes in
  a warm bath with a cup of white vinegar.Vinegar
  may also be used for a range of home remedies.

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• 3. Shower
• Have a refreshing bath or shower. keep the
  temperature low and apply moisturizer as soon as
  you step outside. The cold H20 may help relieve
  discomfort and inflammation caused by sunburn,
  while the lotion will help retain moisture and
  make your skin feel and appear less dry. Avoid
  strong soaps, which can irritate the skin even
  more.
• 4. Avoid popping any blisters
• Serious and extensive blisters should be treated
  by a doctor, but if you get a few, let them
  alone. Opening them up exposes them to infection.
  If the blisters rupture on their own, treat the
  exposed lesion with mild soap and water and wrap
  it in a bandage.

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• 5. Yogurt
• The enzymes and probiotics in plain, unflavored
  yogurt aid in the natural healing of sunburn. Let
  yogurt to rest on burnt areas for at least five
  minutes. After the discomfort has subsided,
  gently rinse with cold water.
• 6. Vitamins E and C
• Vitamins will not relieve the agony of a sunburn,
  but they will help it recover faster. Regular
  consumption of vitamin C and vitamin E for eight
  days might help your sunburn recover and perhaps
  lessen your risks of having skin cancer in the
  future. They neutralize the free radicals
  produced by UV damage, protecting you from
  long-term skin damage, and they also aid in the
  healing and restoration of your skin.

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• 7. Avoid product that trap heat
• Certain products you may be tempted to apply on
  your skin might aggravate the situation by
  trapping heat in. Thats not good. Instead use
  oil-based lotions to keep the burnt area cool.
• 8. Black Tea
• While black tea has caffeine, it also contains
  antioxidants that can help reduce
  inflammation.Black tea is also excellent for
  removing the heat from a recent sunburn. The
  antioxidants, when mixed with chilly water,
  deliver a one-two punch for skin repair.
• Fill a pitcher halfway with chilly water and
  around three black tea bags. You want the water
  to be black, so steep the tea for as long as
  possible. Then, grab a cloth that you dont mind
  destroying and dip it in the pitcher before
  wringing it out and applying it to the sunburn as
  a form of treatment.

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• Bottom line
• While there is no easy way to get rid of sunburn
  right away, there are certain things you may do
  to alleviate the pain and begin the healing
  process.Stay out of the sun Taking shelter
  indoors, where there is air conditioning or lower
  temperatures, will keep the skin from scorching
  even more.
• Consume plenty of water Water helps to rehydrate
  the skin since water is drawn to the skins
  surface while it is burning.

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• Author
• DR. JAGATJIT SINGH KOHLI
• Agelock Skin Clinic