For many years, individuals have used milk as a treatment for sunburns because it has qualities which are soothing for sunburned skin, mainly from the fat and lactic acid discovered in milk. All you need to do is allow a cloth to soak in milk and begin applying it to your affected regions, once this has been on your skin for about 15 minutes you can just rinse it off with cold water. The kind of milk you actually use for this will be important and you’ll see that there is going to be more fat in whole milk so this will be a better option. Something you might already be aware of would be that Aloe Vera is an additional wonderful way to help soothe the pain and provide relief of your sunburn. There are many different lotions and gels available on the market today to contain aloe Vera, but this is additionally something you could use right from the plant itself. You’re going to find that using 100% aloe Vera will be your best selection for relieving pain, but for individuals who prefer a gel or lotion ensure the concentration is high.

Something else you are going to find will have the capability of providing you with almost instant relief is applying cold water. Just sit in a tub of cold water for 15 minutes, allowing the pain to subside. Many individuals get really bad sunburns around the eyes and you’re going to discover that allowing slices of cucumbers to set in those areas will help. Something else which can provide you with almost instant relief for your sunburn pain is working with a mixture of vinegar and water and applying it to your skin utilizing some type of cloth. For individuals who choose to make use of the cool water bath, I should mention that if you decide to add oatmeal to this bath you may possibly find that the relief is better. For immediate pain relief, try including a few drops of peppermint oil into the bath water.

Affected skin can be rejuvenated and moisturized by using cucumber juice, you just mix it with milk, soak a cloth in the solution and then put it on the areas, that have been affected. You may possibly also discover that by pulling out a few leafs of lettuce straight from the refrigerator can additionally present you with instant relief when applied to a sunburn. This treatment will also have the ability of aiding you with the healing process while eliminating the pain from the sunburn.

Nearly everybody will end up suffering from a sunburn at some point and these natural home remedies can be a good method to deal with this pain. You should keep in mind that mainly because these are natural cures you are not going to have to worry about any harmful side effects. You may want to try a couple of the different remedies above to find whatever will wind up working best for you.

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May is actually skin cancer awareness month–which is ideal since in many of the United States it marks the opening of local pools, summer vacation, and generally more time spent outdoors. I encourage you to practice prevention by wearing sunscreen, reapplying, wearing a hat, and staying indoors or in the shade during the time when the sun’s rays are strongest. But in the event you’ve sustained a burn despite this, here’s what to do:

1.) Take ibuprofen. Everyone knows sunburns hurt–but for some reason, not everyone thinks about taking pain medicine for it! Not only does it help with the sensations of pain, but ibuprofen also actually has anti-inflammatory effects–and that’s exactly what sunburn is-inflammation. Take it according to label directions.

2.) Use Aloe Vera Gel. Ooooh so original. I know everyone has heard this before. But what haven’t you heard?

• AVOID ALOE VERA GELS WITH ALCOHOL AS AN INGREDIENT. Surprisingly–most aloe vera gels found in drugstores DO have alcohol as an ingredient. Alcohol can be incredibly drying for the skin and is therefor incredibly counterproductive. So when choosing aloe LOOK AT THE INGREDIENTS. Generally speaking, the gels that are clear are less likely to have alcohol added. Green or blue goo–are much more likely. CVS makes a good one, plus you can find several in natural foods stores OR you can grow your own aloe plant at home! When needed, simply break apart a leaf and squeeze or scrape out the jelly-like sap. Apply directly to skin. It’s so effective, even hospitals use it on 2nd and 3rd degree burn victims.
• FOR PARTICULARLY BAD BURNS, LOOK FOR ONE SPIKED WITH LIDOCAINE.
  Lidocaine is a topical pain-killer. Unfortunately, something’s gotta give: if it contains lidocaine, it will also contain alcohol. I reserve using this for a particularly bad sunburn where the pain is really intense. Try using the formula with lidocaine the first couple of days to take the edge off–then try switching to the pure aloe vera formula after to surge the skin with moisture. Be SURE to follow directions on the label- lidocaine is a powerful ingredient, and you CAN use too much. Even though you want the pain gone yesterday there have even been reported cases of DEATH caused by misuse of topical products like icy hot. Just like other over-the-counter drugs, though, it is safe when used according to directions.

3.)Become a foodie. Try bathing in a luke-warm bath infused with cucumber slices and chamomile tea. Both of which have moisturizing, soothing properties on the skin.

4.) Be sure to drink plenty of water. Your skin and body can easily become dehydrated from a day soaking up too much sun. Be sure to replenish it.

5.)Up your antioxidants and protein.

• internally: try taking vitamin C which boosts your immune system (and therefor your body’s ability to heal) and taking fish oil, which helps lubricate the skin from the inside out–if it also happens to have DHA it also has anti-inflammatory benefits as well.
• externally: Try Darphin Aromatic Seaweed Bath and Shower Gel, $70 for 17 oz. Algae or seaweed proteins help moisten and strengthen damaged skin. Also, absolutely fabulous for repairing stressed skin is Natura Bisse‘s C+C Vitamin collection. The C+C Vitamin Complex, $190 for 1 oz, has the highest concentration of active ingredients to quench skin on your face, neck, and chest with powerful antioxidant vitamin C, to repair free radical damage plus collagen to firm and strengthen skin.  The C+C Vitamin Body Cream, $95 for 8.8 oz, provides these same things plus added moisture: great for arms, legs, back or tummy.

6.) Avoid exfoliating your skin. (For now.)I’m always touting the benefits of exfoliating your skin–but let the clarisonic, scrubs, and peels have a few weeks off. Your skin is already trying to re-generate and turn over, and doesn’t need assistance from these types of products. Not to mention using something that feels like sandpaper on already burned skin is less than comfortable. Also discontinue any products with AHA’s in them—cleansers, serums, and other products containing these will really STING!

7.) Cover up. Wear light-weight long-sleeved tissue T’s or other lightweight clothing that covers if you must be in the sun with your sunburn. (Not to mention, of course- sunscreen!)