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Home remedies for sun burn

How can I get rid of a bad sunburn on my nose is 1 day?
(22 Aug 2007)

Over exposure to the ultraviolet rays from the sun especially when they are at the high can cause sun burns.

Try these home remedies for sun burns –

  • Put a cup of oatmeal in water bath with warm water and leave for 15 minutes. Soak yourself in it and wipe your skin very gently after bath so as to keep a thin layer of oatmeal on the skin.


    This remedy will help in relieving the itchiness and soothe the sun burn skin on your nose.
  • Apply fresh cucumber on your nose this will help to heal the burnt skin.
  • Mustard oil when applied on your nose and allowed to dry will help to draw the heat out of the skin.
  • To avoid skin burns in future don’t forget to wear a sunscreen lotion with 25-30 SPF 20 minutes before stepping out in sun.
  • Always protect your skin with a hat, umbrella or sunglasses to avoid a sun burn.
answered by S P on 30 Aug 2007, 4:47:48

 

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