Try 8 Natural Ways To Heal Sunburns And The Pain Will Go Away Before You Know It

Aug 08, 2018

By far, your skin is your largest organ. In fact, it weighs more than twice as much as the next heaviest organ. It plays a critical role in protecting you from germs and controlling your temperature. So a large sunburn is a much more serious health event than is generally appreciated.

When you have a large sunburn, your body's ability to regulate its temperature is compromised and you are more vulnerable than you realize. If you bounce between feeling hot one minute and cold the next, that's because your skin is not really doing its job of regulating your temperature.

Here are some methods to speed up the healing process and reduce your suffering:

Menthol is known for its soothing properties when applied to burns. If you don't have pure menthol in your house, you can try applying shaving cream to the sunburned area. Many people claim that this is the best and quickest solution. 

Let the shaving cream sit for 30 minutes, rinse it off, and repeat the next day until you're healed. 

For starters, this means no alcohol because it is dehydrating. You should also cut back on the caffeine from drinks like coffee, soda and energy drinks. Most people will recommend that you drink lots of water to stay hydrated. It's not a bad place to start, but it's not really enough either when dealing with a sunburn or other serious health issue. Two super hydrating drinks are aloe vera and coconut water.

If you think putting aloe vera topically on your sunburn is nice, just wait until you try drinking a bottle of it! Of course, some aloe vera drinks smell like fresh mowed lawn and taste about the same, but they don't all smell and taste like that. Some brands are quite the tasty treat and come in a variety of fruity flavors.

A salt water and apple cider (juice, not vinegar) bath is also an excellent way to rehydrate your skin fast and speed up the healing process. Make sure the water is tepid. Try adding about a half cup of salt and a gallon of cider or apple juice.

Eating potatoes and pig skins can also help give your body the building blocks it needs to repair your damaged skin. Wash them down with aloe or coconut water, and you will be surprised how much heals overnight.

Green tea is a magical beverage that can keep your entire body happy. Because it contains antioxidant molecules (polyphenols), green tea has strong anti-inflammatory effects.

Soak a tea bag in cool water and rub it on your sunburn, or use it as a compress. You'll feel relief in no time.

Lavender is known for helping you sleep, but it also has beneficial pain-relieving qualities.

Fill a bowl with cool water and add 8-10 drops of lavender oil. Soak a washcloth in the mixture and apply it to the affected area for 20 minutes.

If you haven't heard of coriander oil before, then you should know that it's a useful little elixir that has anti-inflammatory properties. 

Put a bit of coriander oil on a sponge and gently rub it on the sunburn. This works best if applied immediately after being burned.

Put away your cauldron and witch hat, we won't be needing that right now. Witch hazel is a therapeutic astringent that will soothe your sunburn instantly. Soak a cotton ball in witch hazel and gently dab your sunburn. 

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Our content is created to the best of our knowledge, yet it is of general nature and cannot in any way substitute an individual consultation with your doctor. Your health is important to us!