LIFESTYLE

5 homemade remedies for sunburn

By Sneha Das

1

Use a cold compress

You can wrap an ice pack in a soft towel and apply it to the affected area to soothe the burning sensation. You can use this cold compress every 10-15 minutes throughout the day.

2

Aloe vera

A compound called aloin found in aloe vera gives it anti-inflammatory properties that help speed up the healing process of a sunburn. It also prevents your skin from peeling.

3

Oatmeal bath

Oatmeal can heal the skin, promote cell regeneration and reduce redness and swelling. The proteins, vitamins, and minerals in oatmeal also make your skin soft and smooth.

4

Tea tree oil

Packed with pain-relieving properties, tea tree oil can prevent peeling and blistering that can happen due to sunburn. It also helps improve the flow of blood to the skin's blood vessels.

5

Honey

The moisturizing agent in honey reduces the redness, swelling, and burning sensation of the affected area. It also prevents any risk of infection that can happen due to sunburn.

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