Natural sunburn remedies that don’t break your bank account
Here are some tips and home remedies for sunburn that will save money
POLOKWANE -With winter slowly taking a backseat and spring slowly creeping up on us, the sun will be shining brighter, bringing with it, sun safety and awareness.
Rene Robberts from Cansa Polokwane, told Review that people have a lot of misconceptions when it comes to sun safety.
“It does not matter where people are when they are outside, being in the shade can burn just as bad. Water reflecting the rays of the sun can be just as dangerous as being in the direct sun,” she said.
She said that the only way to be safe is to make sure to have the highest factor sunblock to help protect.
She added that even when the sun is not shining, people can still burn because the sun is in fact more dangerous when it is cloudy.
Here are some tips and home remedies for sunburn that will save money:
• Aloe Vera Gel
Aloe is a plant native to Africa. The long green leaves contain aloe gel.
Aloe gel is believed to have anti-inflammatory effects and is used topically to soothe burned skin and to help heal wounds.
• Honey
Studies suggest it may work better than some antibiotic creams at speeding up healing, reducing infection, and minimizing pain.
• Oatmeal
Finely ground oatmeal (sold as colloidal oatmeal in drug stores) works as an anti-inflammatory when mixed with bath water.
• Milk
Place a washcloth or cotton gauze soaked in cool milk on the reddened area to create a protein film that eases discomfort and reduces heat.
