During
the hot summer months, the best way to protect your skin from sunburn is by
applying sunscreen. Sometimes, however, sunburns happen. Young Living offers many products to help
relieve sunburn*, including LavaDerm™ Cooling Mist.
LavaDerm’s
pure and carefully chosen ingredients—aloe, lavender, spikenard, and trace minerals—work in
concert to reduce the uncomfortable symptoms of a sunburn. By having LavaDerm
readily available, you can just point and spray to get sunburn relief* as
quickly as possible.
You
can also try using one of the following Young Living essential oils and
do-it-yourself recipes for sunburn relief:
Without
question, lavender is the best essential oil for sunburn relief*. If you are
really sore, it is paramount that you get the heat out of the skin. Here is a
simple and effective solution:
Ingredients:
1
cup of white or apple cider vinegar
Ice
cubes
Young
Living Lavender essential oil
Young
Living Lavender Hand
& Body Lotion
Directions:
Fill
a sink or bath with cool water.
Add
ice cubes to the water if you are able to tolerate the temperature.
Add
1 cup of white or apple cider vinegar.
Immerse
yourself for at least 10 minutes.
Gently
pat your skin dry.
Apply
undiluted Lavender essential over the burned area.
Once
the oil is absorbed in the skin, apply Young Living’s Lavender Hand & Body
Lotion .
Cautions:
Don’t
apply too much Lavender essential oil. Simply cover the burned area.
Do
not bathe with bubbles or use soap. This can dry out and irritate the skin.
Avoid
actions that will worsen your symptoms, such as rubbing your skin dry with a
towel.
Sunburn
Relief for Children
Although
parents typically protect their children from sunburns, many children do suffer
from heat rash.
You
can prevent heat rash by keeping your child’s skin dry and cool. It is also
helpful to dress children in light clothing made from breathable fabric. When
possible, expose your child’s skin to air. If you are unable to prevent heat
rash, here is a do-it-yourself relief recipe for all ages:
Heat
Rash Relief
Ingredients:
- Children Ages 0-2
- ¼ cup baking soda
- 2 drops Lavender essential oil
- Children Ages 3–7
- ½ cup baking soda
- 2 drops Lavender essential oil
- Children Ages 8–10
- ½ cup baking soda
- 4 drops Lavender essential oil
- Children Ages 11–18
- 1 cup baking soda
- 4 drops Lavender essential oil
Directions:
Mix
Lavender essential oil and baking soda together.
Add
mixture to a warm bath.
If
bathing a baby, make sure that the water reaches the folds of the skin.
Once
out of the bath, dry skin thoroughly and take care that your child’s folds of
skin are kept dry.
Here
are some practical tips on how to soothe the effects of specific types of
sunburns with essential oils:
Sunburned Eyelids
|
Apply
tea bags soaked in cool water to help reduce swelling and soreness*.
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Soreness
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Chill
Young Living Lavender Hand & Body Lotion in the refrigerator. It will
counteract swelling and keep skin properly hydrated*.
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Dryness and Peeling of Skin
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Drink
water and eat foods with high water content. A large watermelon wedge
provides 9+ ounces of water, 1 cup of honeydew melon provides 5.4 ounces, and
1 cup of cantaloupe or beets provide 5.1 ounces.
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Seek Medical Attention
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Take
care if you experience nausea, chills, fever, faintness, extensive
blistering, general weakness, patches of purple discoloration, or intense
itching when sunburned.
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Finally,
here are a few more sensible tips for you to think about:
UV
rays penetrate windows. Use care when sitting in direct sunlight for extended
periods of time, especially with a baby.
If
your legs and feet are swollen, elevate them above your heart.
If
soreness is preventing a good night’s sleep, try sleeping on an air mattress.
Take
extra sun precautions when the sun is at its strongest (from 10 a.m.–3 p.m. or
11 a.m.–4 p.m. for those states participating in Daylight Savings Time).
We
hope these recipes and tips help you safely navigate through the summer months.
—Gloria
Russo, YL Product Marketing Manager
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