Sunburn Relief and Home Remedies

Aspirin Paste

Mix together a paste of two aspirin (crushed to powder form), aloe vera gel, and vitamin A & D cream.  Mix these ingredients vigourously making sure aspirin is completely liquefied  as small chunks or gritty paste will casue additional discomfort when applying to sunburned     skin. Use the back part of a spoon to crush and smooth paste.  Apply to sunburn and cover with light clothing or damp rags. This will help alleviate blistering and reduce discomfort. Great results from those that have tried.

Grannys Cider Vinegar Cure

Apply cider vinegar on your sunburn helps establish a tan and it helps stop blistering. Use before and after sun exposure should be applied before and after a bathing. It also provides relief from the pain of a really bad sunburn.

SUN (Burn) Tea
INGREDIENTS: Tea
Directions: Take four tea bags and make a pitcher of boiled tea or sun tea (Sunburn Tea. Place tea in the fridge to cool or add ice. Once it is chilled wet a rag and apply to sunburned skin for instant sunburn relief. The acid in the tea will turn the burn to tan. It was used in burn clinics for years with success!  You can also put into spray bottle and spray directly on skin.

Aloe Gel or Plant

INGREDIENTS: Pure Aloe Vera Gel or Plant Salve
INSTRUCTIONS: Squirt or squeeze salve from an aloe plant cutting on your hand a rub (gently) into the sunburn. It can get a little uncomfortable when salves or gel dries but provides great sunburn relief and has been reported that it reduces damage to skin cells and helps prevent skin cancer.