10 Herbal Remedies for Sunburn and Skin Care in Summer – Aloe vera, Sandalwood, Onion, Vinegar, Peppermint, Cucumber, Cabbage, Tomato, Potato and Watermelon.
Summer is hot. Sunburn in summer causes a lot of itching and discomfort to the skin. How to protect your skin from sunburns? You may find many skin care products in the market. But many of them are made of chemicals. As you may not know that, there are many herbal remedies that can be used for treating sunburn. They are chemical free and low cost. The below are ten herbal remedies for the treatment. Most of them can be found in your home:
1. Aloe vera – Aloe vera (ghrita kumari) is a natural remedy for protect sunburn. Before going out into the sun in summer, just apply aloe vera paste on your skin. It will create a natural barricade on your skin to the harmful rays of the sun.
2. Sandalwood – Sandalwood (chandana) has properties to protect the skin. It is a natural sunscreen. Before going out into the sun in summer, just apply sandalwood paste on your skin. Please note, you should dilute the paste otherwise it will be too thick and make the skin uncomfortabe.
3. Onion – It is said that onion juice helps treat sunburn. Apply onion juice on the affected area for the treatment.
4. Vinegar – Using vinegar for bath is a good remedy for sunburn. Fill the bathtub with warm water, then pour one cup of white cider vinegar to the bathtub. This bath therapy will provide relief from sunburns.
5. Peppermint – Peppermint has cooling properties. Fill the bathtub with warm water, then mix few drops of peppermint oil in a water. This bath therapy will cool your skin and provide relief from sunburns.
6. Cucumber – Cucumber is a good remedy for skin care. You can use cucumber juice to soften the skin and reduce redness and inflammation of your skin caused by sunburn. Here is how to do it: Mix 1 tablespoon cucumber juice with 1 tablespoon milk, apply the mixture to your face, arms, neck and other parts of the body. This remedy relives the burning sensation and helps heal it.
7. Cabbage or Lettuce – Soak a few leaves of cabbage or lettuce or refrigerate them, then lay the cold leaves on the affected areas of the skin. This remedy reduces the sunburns and heals them.
8. Tomato – Mix one part tomato juice and 6 parts buttermilk, then apply the mixture to the affected areas, leave for 30 minutes, and wash it with clean water.
9. Potato – Do you know that potatoes can be used for sunburns? Take a large potato, slice it, then put the pieces of potato to the affected area of sunburns. It will reduce inflammation of the skin.
10. Watermelon – Water melon can be used internally and externally. In summer, after eating a watermelon, do not throw the rind away. You can use the rind for your skin care. Just rub it onto the affected area of skin, this will provide cooling and healing effects to your skin.
