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Soothe Your Sunburn – Try This Homemade Cream

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 Method Notes

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

Method
 

  1. Combine all ingredients in a sterilized bowl.
  2. Whip the ingredients to a thick, creamy consistency.
  3. Once the cream is smooth, spoon it into a clean mason jar with a lid.
  4. Store in a cabinet or a cupboard and use the cream on the sunburned area until absorbed.
Power tips and variations
  1. You can also use avocado butter instead of shea butter.
  2. 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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