Soothe Your Sunburn – Try This Homemade Cream

Luke Coutinho (Designed by Priyanka Vithlani, Meal Planning Analyst)
Got a painful sunburn? We got you covered. Try this sunburn relief cream made with the best oils and essential ingredients to soothe it and speed up healing. You can also use this as a daily subtle skin-softening lotion instead of only for sunburns!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 2

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup fresh aloe gel
  • 3/4 cup coconut oil
  • 2 tbsp shea butter
  • 1 tbsp manuka honey
  • 10 drops of essential oil of choice: chamomile, rose, lavender oil, tea tree oil

Instructions
 

  • Combine all ingredients in a sterilized bowl.
  • Whip the ingredients to a thick, creamy consistency.
  • Once the cream is smooth, spoon it into a clean mason jar with a lid.
  • Store in a cabinet or a cupboard and use the cream on the sunburned area until absorbed.

Power tips and variations

  • You can also use avocado butter instead of shea butter.
  • You can alternate coconut oil with almond oil and jojoba oil too.

Notes

  • Bradykinesia, an enzyme found in aloe vera helps reduce inflammation when topically applied.
  • Coconut oil is ultra-hydrating and helps relieve the symptoms by replenishing the skin's nourishment.
  • Ferulic acid and linoleic acid in coconut oil help reduce the effect of sunburn, create a moisture barrier, and help quick healing.
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Disclaimer: Please do a patch test to check if this suits you. In case of sensitivity or allergy, you will notice a rash/redness/itching on the area. If you have no symptoms, you are good to go. If you have a skin or hair condition, keep your healthcare expert in the loop before trying anything new.
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Keep Your Cool With Sabja – A Soothing Refresher

Luke Coutinho (Designed by Priyanka Vithlani, Meal Planning Analyst)
Tiny magical seeds sabja or sweet basil is the storehouse of antioxidants, Vitamin E, A, and K. Antimicrobial and antifungal properties of sabja seeds have been used for a long time to combat skin woes such as sunburn, eczema, and psoriasis. Learn to make a quick refresher and a natural coolant this summer for a welcome reprieve from the sweltering summer heat.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Refreshing drink
Cuisine Indian
Servings 1
Calories 110 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1/2 tsp sabja or basil seeds
  • 1 tsp organic jaggery powder or raw honey, as per taste or availability
  • 1- inch grated ginger
  • 8 mint leaves, crushed well
  • A glass of water

Instructions
 

  • Soak sabja seeds in water for 15 minutes.
  • Grate or crush the ginger and mint in a mortar and pestle.
  • Add all the ingredients to a glass of water with lemon juice. You can add organic jaggery powder or raw honey to sweeten this.
  • Garnish with mint leaves. Enjoy.

Power tips and variations

  • You can use chia seeds instead of sabja seeds, too.
  • Add chopped apples and pineapple to the refresher drink for a flavor boost.

Notes

  • Sabja or basil seeds act as a natural body coolant and provide relief from the scorching summer heat.
  • Adding lemon acts as a sour jolt of electrolyte and is a rich source of Vitamin C.
  • Sabja seeds are rich in omega 3, protein, fiber potassium, magnesium, and Vitamin E which help keep the skin well hydrated, soothe sunburn, eczema, and psoriasis, and slow down signs of premature aging.
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Nutrition

Calories: 110kcalCarbohydrates: 41gProtein: 1.2gFat: 3.2g
Keyword traditional
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