When treating sunburn, your first step should be quickly immersing the afflicted area in cold water by adding a few drops of essential oil to it.
This can give immediate relief to the person affected with severe sunburn. Burned skin is very tender to touch, so spraying is preferable to dabbing on it.
Many treatments and home remedies including aromatherapy are available. Here are a few essential oils that can really help you in the treatment of sunburn:
Lavender oil: Lavender is most effective for treating sunburn and is recommended by most aromatherapists. It gives a nice cooling effect for all types of minor burns including sunburn.
Mix aloe vera juice with lavender oil and apply the solution to the sunburn. Used together, lavender and aloe vera promote cell growth, decrease the pain, stop further infection and also reduce inflammation.
Peppermint oil: Peppermint is known for its exceptional cooling properties. You can add a few drops of peppermint oil to your bath to get a natural cooling effect. It is absolutely brilliant for sunburn and reduces the inflammation without causing further infection.
Apart from these oils, a few other essential oils that can really help you to treat sunburn include chamomile, rose, tea tree, geranium and marjoram.
If you are really concerned about sunburn, use these essential oils for better relief. But beware; don’t forget to take proper medical guidance before using any alternative medicines for your skin aliments.
