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Result of overexposure of the skin to sunlight and characterized by a general redness of the skin. Fair-skinned individuals are more prone to freckling and sunburn quickly and frequently, while dark-skinned individuals develop a protective tan that curbs repeated overexposure. Sunburn injury range: mild to severe or first, second and third degree burns.
Natural Home remedies for the treatment of sunburn
Simple home remedy for sunburn - Use a sunscreen with a sun protection factor ( SPF ) of 15 or higher. Apply to the skin whenever you go outside or ride in the car, apply it to all exposed areas 30' before going outside, repeating the procedure as often as possible, specially if you are swimming or perspiring. Make sure you buy a sunscreen that contains protection against both UVA and UVB rays.
How to get rid of sunburn - Getting rid of sunburn
Aloe vera is very effective for helping burns heal more quickly which helps to get rid sunburn.
Good home remedy for sunburn - Take some tea bags and make a batch of boiled tea just like mom used to. Place tea in the refridgerator to cool. Once it has cooled dip a rag in and dab on burned area. The titanic acid in the tea will turn the burn to tan.
Effective home remedy for sunburn - apply regular yellow mustard to the burn. Once it dries, wash it off and this will prevent it from blistering. It really does work. I have trusted in this remedy since I was a teenager.
Homemade recipes for sunburn
You can buy aloe vera lotions, but many doctors believe that the natural gel from the plant works best.
You can also buy pure gel from your local pharmacy.
Make a paste of barley, turmeric and yogurt in equal proportions.
Apply it over the area of sunburns for sunburn relief.
Coconut oil and sandalwood oil have cooling properties and therefore are effective on burnt skin.
HERBAL REMEDIES and ALTERNATIVE MEDICINES
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