Home Remedies For Sunburn

A great time at the beach can leave you with a nasty case of sunburn resulting in itchy inflamed skin. Caused by the overexposure to the ultraviolet rays of the sun, sunburn is a common skin condition that affects a number of people who spend a lot of time outdoors.

The sunburn causes painful and inflamed blisters and peeling skin. Along with skin rashes, dehydration and vomiting are some of the common symptoms of sunburn.

If you are suffering from sunburn then you can try some simple home remedies to treat the problem and reduce the painful symptoms. To relieve itching and redness dip a soft cloth in milk or rose water and apply on the affected area.

To remove the tanning and pain caused by sunburn use ice compresses or place cold tea bags on the sunburned skin. Applying grated potato on the burnt skin can also help in soothing the inflammation and redness caused by sunburn. Alternately you can place refrigerated cabbage or lettuce leaves to soothe the burning and pain.

You can also take a refreshing bath by pouring a few drops of cooling sandalwood or baking powder to bath water. Peppermint, chamomile and lavender oil can also help in soothing inflamed skin. Oatmeal is an excellent sunburn remedy. Mix a cup of oatmeal in water and take a bath for refreshing and cooling the skin.

Apply aloe vera or yogurt on the affected area to heal the skin inflammation. Honey mixed with lime juice, onion juice or coconut oil is an excellent home remedy for irritated, burning sunburned skin. Mash tomato or cucumber on the affected area for thirty minutes and then wash off with cold water.

In addition to this keep the skin moisturized and drink plenty of fluids to keep your skin hydrated and fresh. Watermelons, sweet lime and oranges with high water content can also help in keeping off the sunburn. Always apply sunscreen and wear sun protective clothing before stepping out in the sun for long periods of time. Till your sunburn heals completely do not step out in the sun without any protection.