Getting a blistering sunburn significantly increases our risk of developing a serious type of skin cancer called malignant melanoma. Skin cancer usually occurs from a sunburn received during childhood. As the Earth’s ozone layer thins, we are even more vulnerable to ultraviolet (UV) rays that can cause skin cancer. Simple Solution: Treating a sunburn quickly and with healing ingredients is important to help reduce the damage and to protect against further damage.

Aloe Vera Gel For sunburn there is nothing better than aloe vera gel; it is antibacterial and deeply healing for burns in part because of aloectin B, which stimulates the immune system. Aloe vera gel is used in hospitals for burn victims. Aloe Vera comes from the aloe vera plant, and the gel may be squeezed from its leaves, or you can buy pure aloe vera gel as a product in most health food stores. Vitamin E Cream One of the antioxidants, vitamin E creams, ointments and oils, can help heal sunburn damage and shorten its effects. Increase Your Vitamin C Another antioxidant, increasing your vitamin C intake while sunburned will help you heal. Black Tea Sunburn Soother The tannins in cool black tea will help sooth a sunburn. Baking Soda Bath Have a cool bath to which 1/2 a cup of baking soda has been added. Calendula Creams Calendula is one of the most healing plants. The flowers are emollient, antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, antifungal, and antiviral. They are immune system stimulants and rich in carotenoids. Look in your health food store for calendula creams and ointments. Avoid Petroleum jelly, as it will hold in the heat. Note: To prevent sunburns to begin with, wear sunscreens   Should you have any health care-related questions or concerns, please call or see your physician or other health care provider.