Health


sunburn

Getting sunburns increases our risk of developing skin cancer "melanoma". Skin cancer usually occurs from sunburns received during childhood. As the Earth’s ozone layer thins, we are even more vulnerable to ultraviolet rays that can cause skin cancer.
Treating sunburns quickly is important to help reduce the damage and protect from cancer.

The following list shows you the types of Natural healing creams taken from nature and the reason they are the best:

Aloe Vera Gel:
For sunburn there is nothing better than Aloe Vera gel; it is antibacterial and deeply healing for burns because of the aloectin B found in it, which stimulates the immune system. Aloe Vera gel is used in hospitals for burn victims. Aloe Vera comes from the Aloe Vera plant, and the gel may be squeezed from its leaves, or you can buy pure Aloe Vera gel as a product in most health food stores.

Vitamin E Cream:
One of the antioxidants, vitamin E creams, ointments and oils, can help heal sunburn damage and shorten its effects.

Black Tea Sunburn Soother:
The tannins in cool black tea will help sooth sunburns.

Baking Soda Bath:
Have a cool bath to which 1/2 a cup of baking soda has been added.

Calendula Creams:
Calendula is one of the most healing plants. The flowers are emollient, antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, antifungal, and antiviral. They are immune system stimulants and rich in carotenoids. Look in your health food store for calendula creams and ointments.

One of the most important things you should avoid when suffering from a sunburn, is Petroleum Jelly, because it holds in the heat.