Natural Remedies for Sunburn

Girl at beach with sunburn on her back

As we bask in the sunny days, many of us are eager to enjoy the warmth and light. However, it's easy to overdo it and end up with a painful sunburn, which can lead to unsightly peeling. Proper after-sun care is crucial to alleviate the discomfort and support the healing process.

Chamomile: Chamomile tea is renowned for its soothing properties, which can help soothe sunburned skin. To make a compress, start by brewing chamomile tea and allowing it to cool to room temperature. After it has cooled, soak a clean cloth in the tea and apply it to the sunburned area several times a day for relief. In addition to using it topically, you can also experience the soothing effects of chamomile by drinking the tea to calm your entire body.

Aloe Vera: Aloe Vera is beneficial for soothing and cooling sunburned skin. While it cannot cure sunburn, aloe vera can help in promoting skin healing and repair by stimulating skin growth. Additionally, it offers skin-protective qualities, making it a popular natural remedy for sunburn relief.

Water: Staying hydrated is crucial. Sunburn can be extremely dehydrating, so it's essential to drink plenty of water to help your body recover.

Our Botanical Bliss lotion bars offer several benefits to relieve sunburn symptoms and promote healing for your skin:

Kosmatology organic botanical bliss lotion bar laying on top of fresh lavender

Lavender: Lavender is known for its ability to alleviate discomfort and expedite the healing of mild to moderate sunburns. Its soothing properties help reduce redness and swelling while stimulating blood circulation, which can aid in faster healing.

Eucalyptus essential oil: Eucalyptus essential oil helps relieve the symptoms of mild sunburns due to its pain-relieving and cooling properties.

Coconut oil: Coconut oil contains antioxidants such as vitamin E, which can help reduce and promote healing for sunburned skin. The natural emollient properties of coconut oil also provide effective relief by moisturizing the skin and preventing further dryness and peeling.

Shea butter: Shea butter is renowned for its ability to relieve the after-effects of sunburn. Its healing properties make it an excellent natural after-sun moisturizer, soothing the skin and reducing inflammation caused by the sun's harmful rays.

Janis Covey PharmD

Janis Kosma-Covey, doctorate of pharmacy and mom. Worked as a compounding pharmacist for 15 years before developing an organic skincare line. When her daughter developed eczema at 3 months old, she was looking for clean, affordable products that wouldn't aggravate her daughter’s sensitive skin and would support it. Shocked by the lack of natural products available, she set out to create a line of skincare. Kosmatology was born and has been helping moms bring nourishing and non-toxic products to their families since 2014.

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