home remedy for sunburn

If not too often, at least once in a life time you are going to need a home remedy for sunburn. This could very well happen when you go out and you are caught accidentally by a very sunny and hot weather. Moreover, people going in the mountains should know that the burning rate at high altitudes is more intense and occurs within a shorter period of time. You can take a “home” remedy for sunburn in the rucksack under the form of a basic aloe cream or gel. However, the ideal thing is to prevent sun overexposure and use a proper screening lotion in order to be protected against the harmful action of the ultraviolets.

Cucumber juice is a great home remedy for sunburn. It can be obtained from fresh cucumber first grated and then squeezed. The resulting juice is applied on the sun-burned areas and left to dry. It is preferable to administrate all topical sunburn remedies after having cooled the skin first with a tepid bath or a cold shower. If you skip this step, the healing will go a bit more slowly and the much looked for comfort will not appear too soon. Cucumber juice should calm both the soreness and the itching, and it can be safely used several times a day.

Honey is another home remedy for sunburn, though it is usually more difficult to use. You need to spread a very thin film of honey on the affected area and either place some cold compresses on top or let it in open air. The honey should be left to act for at least an hour, and then it can be rinsed off with tepid water. If you don't have blisters you can also combine some milk with the honey; this mixture will soothe the soreness, reduce the discomfort and bring the skin all the nutrients necessary to grow new tissues.

Last but not least, we should mention that any home remedy for sunburn has to be easy to make or get, and should be as fresh as possibly. Moreover, the sooner you apply it, the better damage control you achieve. Depending on the severity of the situation, a simple home remedy for sunburn may not work. In case of fever, vomiting, swollen skin areas and other severe symptoms address an emergency medical unit right away. Before getting to the hospital you can take some aspirin – if you are not allergic to it – but don't forget to inform the medical personnel about it.