How to Make a Soothing Treatment for Sunburns

This soothing gel treatment for sunburns helps to soothe the discomfort and pain of sunburns. This natural treatment for sunburns also helps to speed up the healing process of sunburns. This gel treatment for sunburns can be used as often as needed and will not irritate the skin.

Things You'll Need

• 1/2 Cup of Distilled Water
• 1/2 Teaspoon of Agar Flakes
• 1/2 Teaspoon of Citric Acid
• Pinch of Borax
• 1/4 Cup of Aloe Vera Gel
• 1 Tablespoon of Lavender Flower Water
• 1 Tablespoon of Cider Vinegar
• 1 Tablespoon of Tincture of Comfrey

Instructions

1. In a double broiler, warm the distilled water, agar flakes, citric acid and borax. Once everything has been fully dissolved and thoroughly combined, remove the pan from the heat and allow it to cool for a minute.

2. One by one, add in the aloe vera gel, lavender flower water, cider vinegar and tincture of comfrey. As you add each ingredient slowly, stir the mixture together gently.

3. Once the mixture begins to thicken, pour it into a glass jar or cosmetics jar. Allow it to reach room temperature, then cover it and store it in the fridge.

4. To use, just apply a thin layer of the affected area as needed. Be sure to store the mixture in the fridge between uses.

Resources

• Skin Care Products for Sunburns
• Sunscreens and Skin Care Products with SPF
• Agar Flakes
• Citric Acid
• Borax
• Aloe Vera Gel
• Lavender Water
• Comfrey Leaf Tincture