Quinn Black
It’s summertime and you know what that means, beach days, tanning, swimming, hiking, and of course, sunburns.
It happens every year: you lather up with sunscreen, but you still end the day with a burn. Maybe you forgot to reapply (I’m definitely guilty of this), or maybe you just burn easily. Whatever your sun tolerance, it’s extremely difficult to go an entire summer without getting at least one sunburn.
Here are some great home remedies to try next time you feel that dreaded burn.
1. Hydrate
When you have a sunburn it’s very important to make sure you’re hydrated. Sunburns draw water out of your skin, so making sure you stay hydrated will help it heal faster. In general, it’s a good idea to stay hydrated whenever you’re out in the sun a lot.
2. Shaving Cream
Do not shave your sunburn, that will not help, it will hurt. Do put shaving cream on it and let it sit for about 30 minutes. Shaving cream contains menthol which helps to cool your skin! Often times shaving creams also include aloe or moisturizer which will also help your sunburn.
3. Apple Cider Vinegar
Apple Cider Vinegar contains acetic acid, which is used in Aspirin to help reduce pain, itching, and inflammation. Simply dilute the vinegar with water and apply it to your sunburn for easy relief.
4. Baking Soda or Cornstarch
This sunburn remedy is cheap and you probably already have it at home! Just mix baking soda or cornstarch into your bath water and it will help relieve your sunburn’s inflammation and itchiness.
5. Cucumber
Make your sunburn as cool as a cucumber. Cucumbers are great for cooling sunburnt skin, simply slice the cucumber and apply it directly to your burn or infuse it in cold water.
While all these home remedies help to relieve sunburnt skin, there is no cure for a sunburn. So remember to wear your sunscreen or you’ll find yourself rooting through your pantry for some baking soda or apple cider vinegar to try and relieve the pain.
While these tips might help relieve sunburn symptoms, they are not meant to replace treatments or be used as a cure. If you’re concerned about a severe sunburn, talk to your doctor.
