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How to heal sunburn
March 9th, 2008 · No Comments
Sunburn
A sunburn is a skin burn produced by overexposure to ultraviolet (UV) light, from the sun rays. Lesser exposure of the skin to UV produces a suntan
Prevention
Long-term uv exposure results to skin cancer and wrinkled skin, which can be avoided with proper precautions. One of the best preventatives is to use a sunscreen with an SPF of 30 that offers protection against both UVA and UVB rays.
An aloe vera lotion containing a sunblock can be used. This will cut out 90% of the burning rays and allow 75% of the tanning rays to reach the skin.
To speed healing the following supplements can used few days after getting burned: 1,000 mg of vitamin C, 400 I.U. of vitamin E, 15 mg of beta carotene, and 1-2 tablespoons (or about 3 capsules per teaspoon) of flaxseed oil, an essential fatty acid.
Caution
Never cover a sunburn that is blistered or open with an ointment, oil, salve or butter, for it will make the area susceptible to infection.
Remedies
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1-Use aloe vera juice: for mild to medium sunburn, keep the affected area moist with aloe vera juice. Repeat frequently. This will reduce the pain and the amount of peeling. For a severe sunburn, keep the area moist at all times with aloe vera juice. Since aloe vera is an astringent, you may want to use aloe vera ointment or some sort of oil, such as olive or baby. Aloe is very effective in relieving pain and inflammation.
2-Combine aloe juice with amount of vitamin E. Dab on the sunburn. Vitamin E is a good moisturizer.
3-Apply apple cider vinegar to the burn with a cottonball, or make a cooling compress for a large area to relieve the pain.
4-Aspirin kills the pain and reduces inflammation and redness of a sunburn.
5-Dissolve some baking soda in water and make a compress using a clean cloth. Baking soda is cooling and will help the skin retain moisture.
6-Add 20 drops of lavender and chamomile oils to a tubful of cool water and soak for 10 minutes.
7-Apply ice or cold water to the burned area. This will stop the burning process and cool the skin.
8-Calendula Put 20 drops of calendula tincture in four ounces of water and bathe the skin until the pain goes away. It is anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial, and can be used long after the burn to heal the skin.
9-Rub sunburned area with fresh cucumber slices. They are very cool and will soothe the area.
10-Dissolve epsom salts in water and make a compress using a clean cloth.
11-water Mix the juice of three lemons into two cups of cold water and sponge on the sunburn.
12-Mix 20-25 drops of lavender oil in one cup of water and bathe the sunburned area.
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