Natural Remedies For Sun Burns
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Sun burns can be quite painful especially for small children. The summer months are a wonderful to time to spend with family however this time of the year can be very harsh on our skin without proper protection. Sometimes prevention is the best medicine and sun burns can be prevented all together and they really should be because with each sun burn you damage your skin causing it to age much faster. It is especially important to protect babies and small children from the harsh sun. The sun can be the harshest in the middle of the day between 10:00 noon and 2:00 pm. If possible avoid the sun during these hours or really protect yourself with extra sun screen and clothing such as hats. Invest in a good organic sun screen or a natural product such as UV naturals. You can protect your skin from the sun without putting a harsh chemical sun screen on your skin. Even if you don’t spend much time in the sun you should still protect your skin year round with a sun screen. You can still be exposed to ultraviolet rays on a cloudy day. Apply sun screen at least 30 min before going out. Take care of your skin. It is the largest organ on your body and it’s a living breathing tissue which can absorb what ever it comes in contact with.
First degree sunburns can be treated with home remedies. In some cases these mild sunburns may cause a slight fever and burning reddening of the skin. If the sunburn is a second degree sun burn it will cause extreme reddening of the skin along with blisters and may take longer to heal. Third degree sunburns are the most serious because they can cause damage to the lower cells and release fluid. The skin may break and become more prone to infection. Third degree sun burns need to be treated by a doctor.
Home Remedies for Sun Burns
As soon as possible put cold water or ice packs on the burn. If your can tolerate this you can also lay in a cool bath or take a cold shower for 5 minutes.
Eat extra protein and foods rich in Vitamin C to help the skin heal.
Mix a cup of skim milk along with 4 cups of water added with a few ice cubs and apply toe skin as a compress every 20 minutes. Milk has soothing and healing properties which can help the skin. If you have access to live milk which hasn’t been pasteurized this can be even more effective. Breast milk is a living fluid with over 1 million live white blood cells in it which will fight infection and can help to heal the skin. Don’t underestimate the power of mother’s milk. If you are a nursing mother or have a family member in the home who is nursing you can use this milk instead as its packed full of good things for you skin. It not only has living cells it also has is power packed with mega vitamins some of which have not even been identified yet.
Place a small amount of dry oatmeal in a bag and run cold water inside the bag. Use this as a compress every 1-4 hours.
Apply Aloe Vera to the skin daily to speed healing and help reverse some of the damage. Aloe has long been used to heal the skin and can be quite effective against sun burns.
Drink extra fluids to prevent dehydration and help your body to heal faster.
Avoid applying any products to your skin that contain alcohol or parabens. Stick with lotions that don’t have added chemicals and are fragrance free. Never apply a greasy substance to the sun burn such as petroleum jelly, butter or creams as it can make the burn much worse.
Never burst of pick blisters from a sun burn as this can cause scarring.
If your sun burn itches avoid scratching it and apply calamine lotion to stop the itch
First degree sunburns can be treated with home remedies. In some cases these mild sunburns may cause a slight fever and burning reddening of the skin. If the sunburn is a second degree sun burn it will cause extreme reddening of the skin along with blisters and may take longer to heal. Third degree sunburns are the most serious because they can cause damage to the lower cells and release fluid. The skin may break and become more prone to infection. Third degree sun burns need to be treated by a doctor.
Home Remedies for Sun Burns
As soon as possible put cold water or ice packs on the burn. If your can tolerate this you can also lay in a cool bath or take a cold shower for 5 minutes.
Eat extra protein and foods rich in Vitamin C to help the skin heal.
Mix a cup of skim milk along with 4 cups of water added with a few ice cubs and apply toe skin as a compress every 20 minutes. Milk has soothing and healing properties which can help the skin. If you have access to live milk which hasn’t been pasteurized this can be even more effective. Breast milk is a living fluid with over 1 million live white blood cells in it which will fight infection and can help to heal the skin. Don’t underestimate the power of mother’s milk. If you are a nursing mother or have a family member in the home who is nursing you can use this milk instead as its packed full of good things for you skin. It not only has living cells it also has is power packed with mega vitamins some of which have not even been identified yet.
Place a small amount of dry oatmeal in a bag and run cold water inside the bag. Use this as a compress every 1-4 hours.
Apply Aloe Vera to the skin daily to speed healing and help reverse some of the damage. Aloe has long been used to heal the skin and can be quite effective against sun burns.
Drink extra fluids to prevent dehydration and help your body to heal faster.
Avoid applying any products to your skin that contain alcohol or parabens. Stick with lotions that don’t have added chemicals and are fragrance free. Never apply a greasy substance to the sun burn such as petroleum jelly, butter or creams as it can make the burn much worse.
Never burst of pick blisters from a sun burn as this can cause scarring.
If your sun burn itches avoid scratching it and apply calamine lotion to stop the itch
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