Natural After Sun Relief: Soothe and Heal Your Skin Fast
Picture this: you’ve spent a glorious day soaking up the sun, feeling like a sun-kissed Greek goddess. After the sun sets, you head indoors and realize you're less like a goddess and more like a crispy, red lobster.

Fear not, my sunburned warrior! I've got some natural, DIY sunburn relief remedies that will have you feeling as cool as a cucumber (literally!).


Cooling & Soothing Ingredients for Sunburn Relief


Aloe Vera

  • Benefits: 
    • Soothing, anti-inflammatory, hydrating
  • How to Use: 

Coconut Oil

  • Benefits: 
    • Moisturizing, anti-inflammatory, healing
  • How to Use: 

Cucumber

  • Benefits: 
    • Cooling, hydrating, antioxidant-rich
  • How to Use: 
    • Blend cucumbers into a paste and apply it to the sunburn

Oatmeal

  • Benefits: 
    • Anti-inflammatory, soothing, reduces itching
  • How to Use: 
    • Grind oats in a food processor and add to a lukewarm bath and soak for 15-20 minutes.

Green Tea

  • Benefits: 
    • Antioxidant-rich, anti-inflammatory, soothing
  • How to Use: 
    • Steep green tea bags, let them cool, and apply the tea to the skin with a cloth

Apple Cider Vinegar

  • Benefits: 
    • Balances skin pH, reduces pain and inflammation
  • How to Use: 
  • Learn more about apple cider vinegar here

Honey

  • Benefits: 
    • Antibacterial, moisturizing, promotes healing
  • How to Use: 
    • Apply a thin layer of honey directly to the sunburn

Yogurt

  • Benefits:
    • Cooling, moisturizing, contains probiotics
  • How to Use: 
    • Apply plain yogurt to the sunburn and let it sit for 15-20 minutes before rinsing

Chamomile

  • Benefits: 
    • Anti-inflammatory, soothing, reduces redness
  • How to Use: 
    • Brew chamomile tea, let it cool, and use it as a compress on the affected area

Witch Hazel

  • Benefits: 
    • Astringent, reduces inflammation, soothes skin
  • How to Use: 

Baking Soda

  • Benefits: 
    • Soothes itching, reduces redness
  • How to Use: 
    • Add baking soda to a cool bath and soak for 15-20 minutes
  • Learn more about baking soda here

Essential Oils


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4 DIY Recipes for After Sun Relief


After Sun Spray

  • Ingredients:
  • Directions:
    • Mix all ingredients
    • Pour into a 8 or 12 oz spray bottle
    • Shake before each use
    • Spray generously onto skin and use as needed
    • Be sure to avoid your eyes and ears
    • Store in the fridge for extra cooling relief
    • This may feel sticky at first but that will go away as it dries

After Sun Body Cream

  • Ingredients:
  • Directions:
    • Mix all ingredients
    • Store in a 8 to 12 oz jar
    • Apply to skin generously as needed
    • Store in the fridge for extra cooling relief

After Sun Face Mask

  • Ingredients:
    • 1/4 cup pureed cucumber
    • 2 tablespoons plain yogurt
    • 1 teaspoon honey
    • 3-5 drops essential oils of choice
  • Directions:
    • Mix all ingredients
    • Apply to face
    • Let sit for 10-20 minutes
    • Rinse

After Sun Bath Soak

  • Ingredients:
  • Directions:
    • Mix ingredients and add to a warm bath
    • Soak for at least 15 minutes up to as long as you want
    • Be sure to drink plenty of water

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