Mild sunburn can cause redness, pain and swelling for three to seven days, in addition to itching, here we provide some home remedies that can provide relief from mild sunburn.
Hydrotherapy
Brief bathrooms, showers and towel compresses can help keep the burn cool and hydrated, for which the water temperature should be cold or warm, if the water is too hot can remove natural skin oils.
For mild sunburn, try taking a cold bath or shower and keep the area moist with cold towels for 10 to 15 minutes several times a day.
Aloe Vera
Aloe is a plant native to Africa, with long green leaves that contain a gel, anti-inflammatory effects of which are used topically to soothe the burns and help heal wounds.
Aloe Vera Gel can be found at many pharmacies and health food stores, the cooler the gel, the more effective it is believed, therefore can be used directly by the plant.
Aloe Vera cream is applied to the skin 20 minutes before or immediately after UV exposure.
Vinegar
The plain white vinegar is a folk remedy for sunburn, although no evidence behind this folk remedy, many people say it helps relieve pain when applied to the skin.
The vinegar can be applied as a compress, avoiding contact with broken skin and eye area, another option is to fill a spray bottle with half vinegar, half water solution and sprits on your skin.
Stay hydrated
It is important to drink plenty of liquids, because we lose more water when we are in the heat and sun. Dehydration can cause headaches and fatigue.
Tags: Aloe Vera, Dehydration, Home Remedies, Hydrotherapy, Mild sunburn, Pain, Redness, Swelling, Vinegar
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