Whether you’ve enjoyed a day at the beach, the pool, or simply spent a little too much time outdoors, if you forgot to apply sunscreen, you’ve likely felt the unpleasant sensation of a sunburn. Don’t sweat it though. There are some simple things you can do at home to help promote healing and relieve discomfort.
Apply aloe vera
One of the most popular natural home remedies for sunburn, applying aloe vera to the burn can help to relieve pain associated with a sunburn. The gel inside the thick leaves of this green plant can help promote healing. The succulent also contains a compound called aloin, which has been shown to give the plant anti-inflammatory benefits. If you have an aloe plant at home, simply break off a piece and squeeze out the gel from the inside to apply to your skin. Alternatively, you can also find aloe vera gel at many health food stores.