Reader question : how do I get rid of sun burn?

 
Hello Double vee, I'm sorry this is coming a little late but I do hope you can find a routine that works for you from the underlisted options. Please keep me informed about your progress. That sun burn must disappear. And when it does, do take extra care to ensure you don't get your skin sun burned again. *hugs* Now to the business of the day:


Treating sun damaged skin depends on your skin type, degree of sun damage, willingness to accept recovery time, and, your budget.
  

Lemon Juice: Lemon acts as a natural bleaching agent. Mix equal quantities of lemon juice and water and apply it on the spots. Leave on for 10 minutes and then rinse.

Lemon Juice and Orange Peel
Use lemon juice and orange peel for skin discoloration treatment. Lemon juice and orange rind contains citric acid, which effectively bleaches the face skin and removes dark pigmentation and discoloration. Make powder of dried orange peel, add a few drops of lemon juice, milk cream, and honey and make a paste. Apply this mask on the discolored skin on face and neck and leave it on for about 15 minutes before washing it off. This home remedy will remove skin discoloration and dark spots on face naturally.

Aloe Vera: Aloe vera is a powerful astringent and can be directly applied to acne spots. Aloe vera gel is a highly effective natural home treatment for reducing hyperpigmentation and skin discolorations on face and body.  Constant application of aloe vera remedy will fade or remove all kinds of discoloration, dark spots, and pigmentation on skin.

Use apple cider vinegar. Apple cider vinegar works by speeding up the process by which your skin naturally sheds, which can help even out skin tone. Dab the vinegar onto your dark spots with a cotton ball and leave it on for a few minutes before rinsing.
 

Potato: Potato is a common skin lightening and bleaching agent. Apply thin slices of potato to the skin and leave on for 20-30 minutes so that the juice is absorbed by the skin.

Turmeric and Milk: Apply the mixture of turmeric and milk on the affected area and leave it for 10 minutes before washing. Both milk and turmeric have bleaching properties and regular use makes the skin flawless.

Apart from these remedies, have a regular skin care routine. Keep the skin hydrated, moisturised and well nourished. Apply sunscreen before going out in sun to prevent the sun’s rays from damaging and aging your skin.

Use red onion. The acid in onions has natural skin-lightening properties, which can help fight dark spots. Extract the juice from the onion by either squeezing it or putting it in the blender. Use a cotton ball to dab the juice onto your dark spots and leave it on for about 10 minutes before rinsing. Repeat this treatment daily.


Consider a chemical peel. This treatment involves applying an acid to the skin that causes the outer layer to peel and a new, fresh layer to form underneath it. You may need to get multiple treatments before seeing the results you want. This procedure is done in a spa by an expert and carries a risk of skin discoloration!

Use SPF, you could add also add glycolic acid cream to your skin care regimen which is inexpensive.

Cheers