But sh** happens – You forget to put on sunscreen before your son’s soccer game. You fall asleep at the beach. You forgot to reapply your sunscreen at an all day barbeque. A cloudy rainy day suddenly turns into a scorching sunny day…………………. By the time you get home from your activities, you are left looking like a carrot.
You can’t turn back the clock. Severe damage has been done to your skin. But what you can do is stop further damage. There are many skin care products and homemade remedies that you can use to alleviate the burning sensation and heal any skin damages. Treatment should be applied promptly to stop any further pain.
* Start with a bit of plant relieve by applying aloe vera all over your body. If you have an aloe vera plant at home, break off the leaves and squeeze out the gel and apply it all over your face and body. The aloe vera works as an anti-inflammatory to calm your skin and the anti-bacterial properties help to kill off any damaging organisms. If you don’t have an aloe plant at home (not many of us do), then you may like to try Sukin Aloe Vera Gel.
* Is your skin burning and screaming for help? Relieve that unbearable stinging feeling with a baking soda remedy. Dissolve 2 cups of baking soda into a tub of cool to warm water. Soak for 10 to 20 minutes, then dry yourself and apply the aloe vera gel. Baking soda is cooling and will help the skin retain moisture. Works like magic.
* To reduce the red puffiness around your eyes, lye down and apply slices of cucumber for 15 minutes. You can also gently rub the cucumber slices across your face and body to enjoy the cooling sensation.
* Normally after you sunburn, your skin will start to peel. Apply apple cider vinegar to prevent blistering and peeling.
* Keep your skin well moisturised at all time using a hydrating body lotion or body oil. Burts Bees Soothing Aloe and Buttermilk Lotion is a great after sun moisturiser.
* Stay hydrated internally by drinking lots of water. NO coffees and NO alcohol, just water.
Celine writes beauty and skin care articles for Green Organics Beauty – An organic beauty website. Go to http://www.greenorganics.com.au to find more exclusive skin care tips and secrets.
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