Spending time in the sun can feel amazing — until your skin starts to feel the burn. Whether you’ve been lounging on the beach or hiking under the sun, after-sun care is essential to help your skin heal and rehydrate. Instead of reaching for chemical-heavy products, try these five natural remedies that are gentle, effective, and easy to use at home.
Aloe vera is the go-to natural remedy for sunburned skin — and for good reason. Its cooling, hydrating, and anti-inflammatory properties help reduce redness, promote healing, and relieve pain instantly. A must have skincare product for everyone all year round
How to Use:
Apply fresh aloe vera gel directly from the plant or use 100% pure aloe vera gel. Keep it in the fridge for extra cooling relief.
Tip: Look for aloe gel without alcohol or added fragrances and colorants that can irritate sensitive skin. Remember aloe vera gel is opaque white not green .
You can also use it on your scalp and hair.
Cucumbers aren’t just for spa selfies — they’re packed with antioxidants and have a high water content, making them perfect for calming sunburned skin.
How to Use:
Slice chilled cucumbers and place them on the affected area or blend them into a paste and apply as a soothing mask.
Bonus: Cucumber also helps reduce puffiness and inflammation, especially around the eyes.
Drinking water infused with lemon and cucumber is tasty and very hydrating as cucumber is great to balance electrolytes
Coconut oil is rich in fatty acids that help restore moisture and strengthen your skin’s barrier after sun exposure. It’s best used after the initial heat of a sunburn subsides.
How to Use:
Apply a thin layer of virgin coconut oil to dry or peeling areas before bed. It helps nourish and repair skin overnight.
Note: Don’t use coconut oil on fresh burns — wait until the skin starts to heal.
Green tea is full of polyphenols and anti-inflammatory properties that help calm irritated skin and reduce redness.
How to Use:
Brew green tea, let it cool, then use a clean cloth or cotton pad to apply it gently to your skin. Or chill used tea bags and place them over your eyes and cheeks for 10–15 minutes.
If you’ve been sunburned all over, a lukewarm oatmeal bath can bring full-body relief. Oats help reduce itching, inflammation, and dryness.
How to Use:
Grind plain oats into a fine powder and stir into a lukewarm bath. Soak for 15–20 minutes, then pat your skin dry gently.
Naturally caring for your skin after sun exposure doesn’t have to be complicated. With these five soothing remedies, you can promote healing, reduce discomfort, and get back to glowing — the healthy way.
Cheers
La Mayca x