Natural First Aid Remedy for Sunburns

While you’re enjoying the heat this weekend, remember that the sun is most powerful and potent between 10am and 2pm, so wear a hat and don’t forget your sunscreen! If you do get a sunburn this weekend from staying in the sun too long, here are some proven natural first aid remedies for sunburns:

• Natural First Aid Remedy for Sunburns: Aloe Vera

  Aloe vera has a cooling effect and helps encourage healing. Refrigerate your aloe, then open the stalk, exposing the gel-like substance inside, and put directly on the burn. You can purchase an aloe vera plant from your local nursery, or cooling gel from the drug store.

• Natural First Aid Remedy for Sunburns: Witch Hazel

  Put some witch hazel on a cold compress and apply to the sunburned area. Witch hazel is available at your local drug store for a few dollars.

• Natural First Aid Remedy for Sunburns: Lavender Essential Oil

  Lavender essential oil, mixed with water, will help reduce the pain and itching when poured over the sunburned area. Lavender essential oil can be purchased from a massage therapist.

For individuals who enjoy helping and healing, consider a career as a Physician’s Assistant. Physician’s Assistants (PA) work for urgent care facilities, among others, and receive training to provide diagnostic, therapeutic, and preventative health related services. Requiring much less education than a doctor, becoming a PA will allow you to work with people everyday and help them achieve optimal health.

Of course an ounce of prevention is better than a pound of cure. To prevent needing natural first aid remedies for sunburns, don’t forget the sunscreen!