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:
- Apply fresh aloe vera gel or bottled aloe vera gel directly to the sunburned area
Coconut Oil
- Benefits:
- Moisturizing, anti-inflammatory, healing
- How to Use:
- Gently massage coconut oil onto the affected skin
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:
- Dilute apple cider vinegar with water and dab onto the skin with a cloth
- 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:
- Apply witch hazel with a cotton ball to the sunburned area
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
- Benefits:
- Soothing, moisturizing, and rejuvenating
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- How to Use:
- Mix a few drops of essential oils with a carrier oil like coconut oil and apply to the skin
4 DIY Recipes for After Sun Relief
After Sun Spray
- Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar or witch hazel
- 1/4 cup water
- 15-20 drops essential oils of choice
- I like 10 drops each of Peppermint (for cooling) and Lavender (for soothing)
- 2 tablespoons aloe vera gel
- 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:
- 1/4 cup coconut oil
- 1/4 cup aloe vera gel
- 15-20 drops essential oils of choice
- I like 10 drops each of Peppermint (for cooling) and Lavender (for soothing)
- Optional: 1 tablespoon melted beeswax to create a healing balm
- 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
- I like Lavender or Frankincense (for soothing)
- Directions:
- Mix all ingredients
- Apply to face
- Let sit for 10-20 minutes
- Rinse
After Sun Bath Soak
- Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup baking soda
- 1/4 ground oats
- 5-10 drops essential oils of choice
- I like Lavender or Frankincense (for soothing)
- 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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