I may live in the South and worship the sun… I I have very fair and delicate skin.
Sunburn, unfortunately, I'm familiar with it and sometimes we can't always avoid it...
So what to do when you get a sunburn?
Fortunately, my grandmother passed on to me a very effective remedy for relieving sunburn.
The trick is to apply lavender essential oil to the skin. Watch:
- 5 drops of true lavender essential oil
- 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil of St. John's wort
1. Add five drops of true lavender oil to a teaspoon of St. John's wort carrier oil.
2. Spread the mixture on the sunburn, three to four times the first day.
3. Then repeat in the morning and evening for the next two days.
There you go, you now know how to cure a sunburn :-)
Note that you can substitute St. John's wort oil with another vegetable oil that you have on hand.
Even if you now know how to soothe a sunburn, the best remedy is still to avoid taking it!
It is better to take precautions to protect yourself and avoid sunburn. Here are 6 tips to avoid sunburn:
1. Spread your cream generously all over: don't cut corners on sunscreen! When I apply it, I don't skimp on the quantity. And above all, I don't forget the ears or the toes. And I regularly renew the applications.
2. Choose mineral screens: my dermatologist advised me to choose mineral screens rather than chemical filters. They are simply more effective and carry fewer health risks. Mineral screens, made up of mineral microparticles, reflect UV like a barrier or... a screen placed on the skin. They are generally paraben free. If you are looking for one, we recommend this one. The best is to make your own sunscreen by following our recipe here.
3. Choose a high index even if your skin is already caramel-colored. And don't think your sunscreen is a passport to unlimited exposure. Do not expose yourself between 12 p.m. and 4 p.m. (and even less your children) when the sun is at its zenith because the UV rays are far too strong.
4. Stock up on fruits and vegetables: apricots, tomatoes, carrots, spinach, lemon, broad beans, lentils, split peas, red, white, black beans... with a little olive oil:this is the ideal menu to prepare your skin for the sun, because they contain substances that protect the skin. They are full of vitamins C and E, antioxidants, beta-carotene... On the other hand, forget meats, dairy products and sugars.
5. Cover up: in the sun, keep your t-shirt on, your favorite cap or hat and your glasses, especially during the hottest hours of the day. It is the most effective protection against the sun.
6. Protect yourself even during assembly: don't think that the sun is kinder in the mountains! It's actually quite the opposite. So take all the precautions indicated above.
