{"id":9092,"date":"2012-06-27T04:00:36","date_gmt":"2012-06-27T11:00:36","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/wordpress-367309-1145696.cloudwaysapps.com\/?p=9092"},"modified":"2012-06-27T04:00:36","modified_gmt":"2012-06-27T11:00:36","slug":"three-diy-and-natural-sunburn-relief-treatments","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/feelgoodstyle.com\/articles\/three-diy-and-natural-sunburn-relief-treatments\/","title":{"rendered":"Three DIY and Natural Sunburn Relief Treatments"},"content":{"rendered":"

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We all know the importance of slathering on the sunscreen<\/a>, but even the most diligent wearers can be caught in the sun without protection. Sometimes getting a little too much sun is inevitable, especially during the summer months. Between sweating, swimming, and plain forgetfulness; it’s hard to stay shielded from the sun’s rays 100% of the time. Luckily, there are some very easy and natural sunburn solutions you can whip up in your own kitchen! These recipes will help alleviate the sting of the burn and also make the healing process move along a little faster. Here are three natural treatments to help rid you of summer’s number one enemy, the sunburn!<\/p>\n

Next >> Spray Relief<\/a>
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1. Aloe and Lavender Spray<\/h3>\n

Nothing feels better on a sunburn than a cooling and relieving spray! The Greenbacks Gal gives us a recipe utilizing aloe vera juice and lavender for a cooling and healing spray.\u00a0<\/a>\u00a0Keep the spray in your refrigerator for an instantly refreshing treatment after a day at the beach. The antioxidants in the green tea serve to speed up the healing process so that you can be (safely!) outdoors ready quicker.<\/p>\n

Next >> Mint and Tea Compress<\/a>
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2. Black Tea and Mint Compress<\/h3>\n

Over on Martha Stewart, there is a speedy solution for a sunburn utilizing black tea and cooling mint.\u00a0<\/a>\u00a0Combining these two ingredients and applying to your burn with a washcloth as a cold compress will provide a wonderful relief! The mint will feel especially cooling on the skin; I could see this being a great and relaxing way to cool down, sunburn or not, after a long day in the sun!<\/p>\n

Next >> Coconut Lotion<\/a>
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3. Coconut Oil Lotion<\/h3>\n

Coconut oil provides some much needed moisture for our skin, and sunburnt skin is especially in need of a moisture boost. This quick and easy recipe, found on Little House Living, combines coconut oil and Vitamin E for a moisture packed lotion to help relieve the burn, start the healing, and quench damaged skin<\/a>. You can add drops of your favorite essential oils like soothing lavender or chamomile for an added scent and relief boost.<\/p>\n

Finally, TipNut provides a list of easy one-ingredient fixes to help the burn.\u00a0<\/a>\u00a0Everything from cornstarch to potatoes to mustard can be utilized to relieve a burn, so you’re guaranteed to have something in your pantry to aid in the healing process!<\/p>\n

What are some of your own tried and true sunburn relief methods? Do you seem to always get a burn every summer no matter how diligent with the protection you are? I would love to hear about some of your own recipes and ways you help to speed up the sunburn healing process! Feel free to leave any recipes, links, tips, or suggestions.<\/strong><\/p>\n

[Sunburn image by chrisjohnbeckett<\/a> via Flickr Creative Commons, Spray image via The Greenbacks Gal<\/a>, Tea and mint image via Martha Stewart<\/a>, Coconut image by jgsprenger<\/a> via Flickr Creative Commons]<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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