Summer, Sun, Sunburn—What Helps?

A particularly effective household remedy is the aloe vera plant, though unfortunately it isn’t always on hand. Aloe vera provides quick and effective relief from sunburn. Simply cut off a piece and apply the liquid that comes out to the burned areas of the skin. Aloe vera, with its anti-inflammatory properties, is considered a moisturizer and has a cooling effect when applied properly. The liquid nourishes the sunburned skin and relieves pain and itching. If you don’t have an aloe vera plant at home, you can also use aloe vera gel from the pharmacy. Thanks to its many vitamins and minerals, aloe vera is considered one of the best household remedies for sunburn.

Other soothing household remedies for sunburn include quark and yogurt. Both of these dairy products have a cooling effect and, at the same time, provide the skin with plenty of moisture. However, these household remedies should not be applied directly to the burned area. To use them, take a kitchen towel and spread a generous amount of quark or yogurt on it. Then place this yogurt or quark compress on the burned area. This quickly soothes the skin and cools the affected areas.

It’s considered the ultimate insider tip: coconut oil! This age-old household remedy contains numerous vitamins and lauric acid, which has moisturizing and soothing properties. To use it, apply the anti-inflammatory coconut oil to the burned areas of skin using a cotton pad. Just a few drops are enough to soothe the affected areas. The skin immediately begins to regenerate and heal. Mild almond oil and olive oil have also proven effective and can be used for sunburn as well.

Cucumbers have also long been a popular household remedy for skin redness. They are also effective for treating sunburn on the face. The cucumber helps relieve pain because it consists mainly of water and enzymes. Slice a cold cucumber and place the slices on the affected areas. If you prefer, you can also squeeze the cucumber and apply the juice to your skin with a cotton ball.

Tea drinkers, in particular, are likely to have this simple household remedy for sunburn on hand. To use it, first brew the tea with hot water and then let it cool in the refrigerator. For large areas of sunburn, soak a cloth in the cool tea and apply it to the affected skin. Smaller areas can also be treated with a cooled tea bag. As soon as the soaked cloth or tea bag has warmed up, it should be cooled down again.

Healing clay can also help relieve sunburn. Mix it with cool water until it forms a creamy paste. After applying it, the clay will dry on your skin. You can then gently wash it off.