Treating A Sunburn Naturally

Getting regular Sun exposure on your bare skin is 1 of the best health choices one can make. It is the best way to keep the level of  Vitamin D where it should be.

Also, sunlight offers many benefits beyond Vitamin D production, including mood enhancement, benefits to skin diseases, melatonin regulation, protection against melanoma, and even changes in your circulatory system.

The Key to reaping all of sunlight’s benefits lies in the amount of exposure. Start out with several minutes of Sun in early Spring and note how your skin reacts over the next 2 to 4 hours.

If you notice your skin taking on a pinkish tint, stop the exposure and go inside. This is admittedly hard to do if you have darker skin, but you should still be able to notice a slight reddishness.

Staying out beyond this phase is not going to provide you with any benefit, only potential skin damage, overexposure is what you want to avoid

I always start with 15 mins and build up over the Spring and into the Summer for a good healthy glow. But, everyone’s tolerance is different. Pay attention to your’s.

If you have spend too much time in the Sun and get a sunburn, a very effective 1st-aid strategies I know of is to apply raw aloe vera gel topically to the burn. It is chock-full of powerful glyconutrients that help the healing process.

Research shows that applying aloe to sunburn offers both anti-inflammatory and pain-relieving effects, likely due to its antioxidant components.

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Aloe is also easy to grow if you live in a southern location, and is an excellent medicinal plant to keep in your home garden or keep one in a pot on your balcony.

You need to be careful of the species, as many have very flat leaves with virtually no gel.

The best plants have the thickest leaves. If you do not have your own plant, you may be able to find fresh whole aloe leaves at your local grocery store.

They are relatively easy to propagate and you can turn 1 plant into 6 or more in under a year.

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After cutting the leaf from the plant, cut off the prickly edges. Then, using a peeler, peel the skin off one side. You can now rub the jelly side directly on your sunburn. Apply it 5X a day until the condition improves.

In addition to fresh aloe, you can try:

Cold compress: Applying cold compresses to the sunburned area can help lessen the burning pain. Try soaking a soft cloth in milk or egg whites, as the proteins will help coat and calm the burn. Soaking the compress in Green Tea can help reduce inflammation.

Cool shower or bath: This will help you cool down, soothe your skin, and also remove any salt water, chlorine, or sand that could be irritating your skin.

Moisturize: Sunburned skin lacks moisture, so applying a natural moisturizer like coconut oil can help your skin immensely.

Stay hydrated: A sunburn can leave you dehydrated, so be sure to stay properly hydrated by drinking plenty of water. Young children need to be carefully monitored for signs of dehydration.

Do not wash sunburned skin with harsh soaps, and avoid applying petroleum jelly, as it can exacerbate the burn, as it is a petrochemical that is loaded with toxins you do not want in your system.

Have a happy, healthy Summer in the Sun.

HeffX-LTN

Paul Ebeling

PS: Sunburn art is dangerous. Do not do it. PE

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