Sunburn is very common during the summer, when people are out on the beach enjoying.
Sunburn occurs when the skin gets over exposed to the extreme heat of the sun.
The sun's ultraviolet rays is most harmful during the midday. It is best that you stay indoors during these hours.
If you can't, you should put sunblocks to keep you protected.
If sunburns occur, you can use the folloring herbs to heal the sunburns.
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Aloe Vera for Sunburn: Aloe Vera comes from leaves of an aloe plant. Its gel has a soothing effect on a sun burnt skin.
It has anti-inflammatory properties to help the skin regenerate faster and helps in restoring its natural state fast.
Commercially-prepared Aloe Vera gels are now available in health stores and specialty shops.
Just apply it on the affected areas and you should be all set.
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Comfrey Treatment for Sunburn: Comfrey contains allantion. It is a very helpful substance for cell regeneration.
To use it for sunburn, just extract the juice or lotion taken from the stems of fresh comfrey leaves.
It should give you an instant relief to sunburn.
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Calendula Cure: Calendula works as an anti-inflammatory agent. For people with sun burnt skin, calendula can help decrease the instances of redness and swelling.
Just like the others, the extracts of this herb is to be applied topically on the affected areas.
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St. John's Wort Remedy: St. John's Wort is another wonder herb that can ease the pain and swelling associated with sunburn.
There are many St. John's Wort oil and extract available at health stores today.
Take a small portion of it and apply on the burnt skin. Your sunburn should heal it in no time.
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Gotu Kola Treatment for Sunburn: Unlike the others, Gotu Kola is best taken orally as an aid to sun burnt skin.
Gotu Kola tincture or tea can speed up the healing of the tissues. It works by stimulating the synthesis of collagen in the skin.
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