Getting a blistering sunburn significantly increases our risk of
developing a serious type of skin cancer called malignant
melanoma. Skin cancer usually occurs from a sunburn received
during childhood. As the Earth’s ozone layer thins, we are even
more vulnerable to ultraviolet (UV) rays that can cause skin cancer.

Treating a sunburn quickly and with healing ingredients is important
to help reduce the damage and to protect against further damage.

Aloe Vera Gel

For sunburn there is nothing better than aloe vera gel; it is
antibacterial and deeply healing for burns in part because of
aloectin B, which stimulates the immune system. Aloe vera gel
is used in hospitals for burn victims. Aloe Vera comes from the
aloe vera plant, and the gel may be squeezed from its leaves, or
you can buy pure aloe vera gel as a product in most health food
stores.

Vitamin E Cream
One of the antioxidants, vitamin E creams, ointments and oils,
can help heal sunburn damage and shorten its effects.

Increase Your Vitamin C
Another antioxidant, increasing your vitamin C intake while sunburned
will help you heal.

Black Tea Sunburn Soother

The tannins in cool black tea will help sooth a sunburn.

Baking Soda Bath
Have a cool bath to which 1/2 a cup of baking soda has been added.

Calendula Creams
Calendula is one of the most healing plants. The flowers are
emollient, antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, antifungal, and
antiviral. They are immune system stimulants and rich in
carotenoids. Look in your health food store for calendula creams
and ointments.

Avoid
Petroleum jelly, as it will hold in the heat.

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