Sunburn remedies

Mild sunburn can cause redness, pain and swelling for three to seven days, in addition to itching, here we provide some home remedies that can provide relief from mild sunburn.

Hydrotherapy
Brief bathrooms, showers and towel compresses can help keep the burn cool and hydrated, for which the water temperature should be cold or warm, if the water is too hot can remove natural skin oils.

For mild sunburn, try taking a cold bath or shower and keep the area moist with cold towels for 10 to 15 minutes several times a day.

Aloe Vera
Aloe is a plant native to Africa, with long green leaves that contain a gel, anti-inflammatory effects of which are used topically to soothe the burns and help heal wounds.

Aloe Vera Gel can be found at many pharmacies and health food stores, the cooler the gel, the more effective it is believed, therefore can be used directly by the plant. Read the rest of this entry »