As much as we love soaking up the sun, it can come with painful consequences. Sunburns are red, irritated, and often accompanied by a stinging sensation.

While it’s best to avoid sunburns altogether by wearing sunscreen and staying in the shade during peak sun hours, sometimes accidents happen. Fortunately, you can soothe your sunburn with a homemade lotion made from natural ingredients.

What Causes Sunburns?

Sunburns are caused by overexposure to the sun’s ultraviolet (UV) rays. When your skin is exposed to UV rays, it produces more melanin, the pigment that gives your skin its color.

This increase in melanin is what causes your skin to darken, but it’s not enough to protect your skin from further damage. Continued exposure can cause your skin to burn and become inflamed, leading to a sunburn.

Ingredients

To make a DIY sunburn relief lotion, you’ll need the following ingredients:.

• 1/2 cup of aloe vera gel
• 2 tablespoons of coconut oil
• 1 tablespoon of vitamin E oil
• 10-15 drops of lavender essential oil

Instructions

Follow these simple steps to make your own sunburn relief lotion:.

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1. Melt the coconut oil in a double boiler or in a glass bowl set over a pot of boiling water.
2. Add the aloe vera gel to the melted coconut oil and mix well.
3. Add the vitamin E oil and lavender essential oil and mix until well combined.
4. Pour the lotion into a clean jar or container and let it cool completely.
5. Apply the lotion to your sunburned skin as needed.

Why These Ingredients?

Aloe vera gel is the star ingredient in this DIY lotion because it’s known for its soothing and healing properties. Aloe vera contains compounds that can reduce inflammation, moisturize the skin, and speed up the healing process.

Coconut oil is also moisturizing and can help to reduce inflammation. Vitamin E oil is a natural antioxidant that can protect your skin from further damage. Finally, lavender essential oil has anti-inflammatory properties and a relaxing scent that can help to soothe the skin and the mind.

Tips for Treating Sunburns

While this DIY lotion can be helpful in relieving the symptoms of sunburns, there are other things you can do to help your skin heal and prevent future sunburns:.

• Avoid further sun exposure and stay in the shade.
• Drink plenty of water to stay hydrated.
• Wear loose, comfortable clothing that covers your sunburned skin.
• Use a cool compress to soothe your skin.
• Take an anti-inflammatory pain reliever like ibuprofen to reduce pain and inflammation.

Conclusion

Sunburns can be painful and uncomfortable, but with the right ingredients, you can create a DIY lotion that can help to soothe your skin.

Aloe vera gel, coconut oil, vitamin E oil, and lavender essential oil can work together to moisturize, reduce inflammation, and promote healing. Remember to take care of your skin by wearing sunscreen and avoiding prolonged sun exposure to prevent future sunburns.