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How to Get Rid of a Sunburn Using Ingredients From Home

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By jbrown178
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Sunburn is never pleasant. Read on to find several natural remedies to find relief.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy
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  1. Step 1

    Aloe Vera is a great natural remedy for sunburn. Not only that, but aloe vera is easy to grow. Someone you know must have some aloe vera that you can borrow.
    Store the pieces that you cut off in the fridge.
    Wipe the fleshy part of the aloe vera plant over the sun burnt areas. Aloe vera helps soothe the pain

  2. Step 2

    Take many cool showers or baths. As the body heals itself, heat is released. The cool showers will help to relieve this

  3. Step 3

    Steak tomatoes rubbed over the affected area is one reported home remedy. The first day it will still continue to burn, but the second day should see drastic improvements.

  4. Step 4

    Stay hydrated, drink plenty of water while your are healing from sunburn. This will help you to avoid the headaches the usually accompany sunburn

  5. Step 5

    White vinegar is another remedy that is used but not proven. Simply soak an old but clean towel in water and vinegar. Wring out the combination over the affected areas and repeat as necessary

Tips & Warnings
  • Trying to sleep is the most difficult, make sure you wear clothing to bed that does not stick to the burnt areas
  • The best way to deal with sunburn is to avoid it. Wear clothing next time or sufficient sun screen
  • Avoid wiping the sunburned areas too much

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