How to Treat Sunburn With Herbal Remedies

Ease the pain and swelling associated with sunburn and accelerate the healing process with herbal remedies, which can be mixed and applied at home. These all natural herbal treatments are safe to use and contain no chemicals. Read on to learn how to treat sunburn with herbal remedies.

Instructions

Difficulty: Easy

Things You’ll Need:

• Calendula oil
• Aloe vera
• St. John's Wort oil
• Sea Buckthorn oil
• Black tea bags

1. Mix 20 drops of calendula oil with four oz. of water and apply to the skin using a washcloth or cotton balls. You can also get calendula in the form of gels and soothing salves. Calendula is antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory; it will help soften the skin and ease the pain.
2. Soothe burned areas with aloe gel as often as needed. You can either purchase bottled aloe gel or simply break apart the leaves of an aloe plant and apply it directly to the skin. Be careful to remove the spiny edges of the leaf before applying to avoid accidentally poking tender skin.
3. Apply St. John's Wort oil, mixed with a couple tablespoons of olive or almond oil, directly to sunburned parts of the skin. St. John's Wort is anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial and antibacterial.
4. Dilute a few drops of Sea Buckthorn oil with olive oil or almond oil and rub into the skin. Repeat two, eight and 24 hours later. Sea Buckthorn oil extract helps to heal sunburns and reduce the damaging effect they have on the skin.
5. Place two to three bags of black tea into a bathtub of lukewarm water and soak in it. The tannic acid in tea helps relieve pain. Tea bags can also be wet in hot water, allowed to cool and placed directly onto burned areas. Green or chamomile tea can also be used, and peppermint oil or tea can be added to create a cooling feeling on the skin.

Tips & Warnings

• Avoid sun exposure while using St. John's Wort and Sea Buckthorn as they can increase photosensitivity.