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How To Cure Sunburn

sunburnSunburns are usually caused when your skin is over exposed to sun for a long period of time, where mostly it is a dry and windy atmosphere. Sun burns can be quite painful at times and do definitely need to be treated properly. There are many easy ways actually which are quite effective in dealing with sun burnt skin,which are better than chemical gels and creams which are available over the counter.

It is becoming extremely popular these days that everyone wants to go for herbal and more natural ways to treat themselves. Some of the most effective  remedies which can be used to cure sunburn quickly and without any hassle are described in the following.

Effective Ways To Cure Sunburn

Aloe Vera Gel

This is used for anything and everything when it comes to healing and soothing the skin. When applied on sunburnt skin it will help in the skin healing process, by re generating the skin cells and repairing the damaged skin.

Aloe Vera Gel

It works amazingly well on all kinds of skin types and will also help to reduce the reddening and inflammation of the skin. Apply it regularly a few times after your shower for good results.

Calendula

This also appears to be one of the best ways to deal with sunburn in the natural way. It has been seen over the years and in studies that Calendula is effective in healing (closing the wounds), reducing the inflammation, along with helping to generate new skin cells by replacing the damaged ones. It therefore helps to deal with sunburn in the most effective way.

Echinacea

Echinacea

This is another way which is very good to when it comes to skin healing. There are various components in these, such as the caffeic acid, cichoric acid and the chlorogenic acid which help to reduce the destruction of the skins collagen which aids in healing. This is usually used in many creams, but it can also be used in its natural herb form (as tea also) for curing sunburn.

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Plantain

This appears to effectively help with the healing of the skin cells and repairing the damaged sun burnt skin. The leaves of this plant are very beneficial and they can be crushed and applied directly on the skin for the best effect.

You can also use it as baths soak, as this would be much easier, whatever the way it is very effective and beneficial.

Chickweed

This is one of the useful weeds, which is found grown in low growing mats in the parks, fields and home gardens.

Chickweed

These leaves can also be made in to a paste and applied directly onto the affected area on the skin, as it will help soothe the irritation, itching and stinging feeling caused by the sun burn.

Conclusion – Treating The Sun Burn The Herbal Way

sun burnt skin cure herbal

The above herbal remedies can be very beneficial in relieving the pain and redness of sun burnt skin. So make sure you try them, if it is severe, however it would be better to consult a doctor and let them guide you in the right manner.


Caution: Please use Home Remedies after Proper Research and Guidance. You accept that you are following any advice at your own risk and will properly research or consult healthcare professional.

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