3 natural remedies to relieve sunburn
The yogurt poultice
A natural yoghurt poultice relieves and refreshes sunburn . The lactic ferments contained in yogurt have real anti-inflammatory properties.
🌞 Leaving on the burn for fifteen minutes before rinsing with warm water will calm these feelings of hot skin.
Massage with calendula oil
Calendula, or garden marigold, is a natural medicinal plant used mainly against blows and injuries. Composed of flavonoids (antioxidants with healing, anti-inflammatory and soothing properties), it generally comes in the form of an ointment.🌞 Apply a few drops of oil on the sunburn , massage lightly and let it act. Be careful not to apply it on the eye contour in case of sunburn on the face.
Bicarbonate compresses
Baking soda or sodium is a real all-purpose powder. With its pH at 8.5, it will rebalance the pH of the skin and cleanse it.
🌞 Dilute 1 tablespoon of food bicarbonate, or officinal, in 250 ml of warm water. Soak compresses in it and apply to sunburn for about 10 minutes. Renew the application until the burning sensations have stopped.
Before the sunburn there are also all the benefits that the sun brings ! Synthesis of vitamin D favored, large contribution to our well-being, healthy glow effect, immune system booster... Just remember to regularly apply cream to be well protected and avoid exposure to the hottest hours of the day. the day.
* Astrea Pharmacie (Swiss health magazine) ( Sunburn: symptoms & treatments | Creapharma )
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