Beauty and Personal Grooming

Ice cream melts in seconds. Yeah! Its summer time folks! The time, you get flashing dark and light stripes on skin after basking in the sun. Exposure to sunlight for some hours makes your skin look dark (Suntan) and even dry sometimes. Beware if you end up with Suntan, it’s going to be an arduous task to bring back your normal skin tone. Some use fairness cream that contain bleach, which can be harmful to your skin in long run. Here are a few natural and effective home-made remedies that helps get rid of sun tanned skin:

The summer months are an excellent time to shake off the heavy layers of clothing that you've been wearing all winter and let your skin soak up a little vitamin D with the sunlight. With all kinds of outdoor activities to take advantage of; from long days spent at nearby lakes or rivers, to sports like hiking and biking, to BBQs and outdoor games in the evening; you're sure to get your fill of fun in the sun. But if you fail to adequately cover up or slather on enough sunblock, the unfortunate side effects could include sunburn and skin damage. And if you're hesitant to use chemical means to treat your tortured epidermis, you'll be happy to know that there are plenty of natural remedies that will soothe sunburned skin and help to combat the damage caused by solar rays. Here are just a few to try.

There it is - that sharp, biting pain on your skin from spending too much time in the sun without the proper protection. You want to get some relief, but maybe you're out of aloe vera gel or other sunburn medication. If you don't want to run to the drugstore in your condition, take heart; there are some remedies that can probably be found in your home right now. Here are the top twelve all-natural remedies to help reduce your sunburn soreness and restore your skin back to its healthy state:

It’s not just your skin that has to endure the fury of the scorching sun. Your hair is also susceptible and can get sunburnt easily. Extreme exposure to the sun results in UV rays attacking your hair cuticles with such vehemence that your locks can’t lie flat and look totally frazzled out. Hair also loses all its former smoothness, shine and luster. The moisture from the hair is also lost making it extremely dry , brittle and unmanageable. Additionally, sun rays also lighten the color of your hair in exactly the same way as if it has been chemically lightened or bleached. Severe sun exposure can even burn your scalp, leading to hair-loss in many cases. Acutely sunburnt tresses need to be chopped off , a trichologist (hair doctor) would be able to treat your severely damaged tresses and suggest suitable deep conditioning and damage-repair treatments.

My love for the wonder-herb aloe is such that any product with aloe in it catches my attention. This summer I tried Vaseline Aloe Fresh Hydrating body lotion . As you can see in the picture, it comes in a pale green bottle, with a nozzle and flip lid. The lotion itself is, like the bottle, pale green in colour, and contains aloe and cucumber extracts. The smell is quite fresh and pleasant and not too overpowering. This lotion can also be used to relieve sunburn or as an after- shave lotion or as an after- shower moisturizer . You have to just squeeze a small blob of it into your palms and slather it on your body. It quickly soaks in and soothes the skin, without that sticky feeling. It’s not an amazing or out-of-the-world product, but does live up to its promise of keeping the skin refreshed, rehydrated, fresh and soft. Vaseline Aloe Fresh Hydrating Body Lotion with Aloe and Cucumber 24.5oz (Pack of 3) See also: Gels to soothe sunburn

Red sandalwood also called as Rakta Chandan has always been held in high-esteem in Ayurvedic medicine. Unlike its other counterpart sandalwood or chandan , it has a dark, blood red hue. Being an antiseptic, it is used to treat variety of aliments. It is successfully used to heal wounds , treat inflammations, redness, acne , acne scars , sunburn , prickly heat and the like.

To soothe your skin from the harsh effects of sunlight, spritz on some of these cool sunburn gels. Ayur sunburn gel It cools and soothes skin instantly, helping to minimize the signs of short-term sun damage with the skin healing powder of Natural Chamomile. A blend of Aloe-Vera , Chamomile , Cucumber and multi-vitamin complex absorbs quickly to help minimize flaking and peeling. Also helps to reduce the signs of redness. Pure aloe gel Spritzing on pure aloe-gel will soften and soothe your skin instantaneously. Aloe being a major player in skin-care, it can also be used to get rid of blemishes , scars and age spots . Can also be used as a medication to treat cuts and minor burns . Pure Aloe Gel Fruit Of The Earth Aloe Vera 100 % Gel for Sunburn Made with the most concentrated amount fresh Aloe Vera leaves on the market, this cooling gel forms a protective barrier that helps retain moisture and promote healing. Very beneficial for reducing the blisters and sor...

Tips to ease sunburn ouch: * Chill a spray bottle of Vinegar in the fridge, then spritz it on your burn. * Puree a peeled Cucumber and rub it on your face. * Pop an anti-inflammatory like ibuprofen. * Never be without Aloe vera Gel , the all-round skin saviour. * Wipe your face with a napkin kept soaking in chilled rose water (gulab jal) after a long tiring day. * Apply mayonnaise on sunburnt areas. * You can even try applying peanut oil (ground nut oil) too. * Try applying thin slices of cold cucumbers, apples, or potato directly to the skin. * Apply cold, plain yogurt, then rinse with cool water. * Apply cold, used tea bags to sun-burnt eyelids to relieve pain and swelling. Sunburn spray: 2 fluid ounces of distilled water 9 drops of lavender oil 2 drops of peppermint oil 1 drop of spearmint oil Mix all, and spritz lightly over sunburnt skin.