Baking soda has antiseptic properties that relieve the itching sensation. [Photo. senseaboutscience.org]
You do not have to visit the nearest health facility if you suffer from sunburns, which at times leave the skin with swellings and blisters.Here are four ways to treat sunburns naturally.Baking SodaBaking soda has antiseptic properties that relieve the itching sensation. Mix four tablespoons of baking soda with enough water to make a solution. Rub the solution directly on the affected parts using a cotton ball. Do the same with the remaining solution twice daily for a week, until the condition of your skin improves.OatmealOatmeal has a soothing characteristic that helps skin retain its moisture. It also reduces irritation on your skin. Cook oatmeal as directed on the package. Add a little more water until it gets a running consistency. Give it some time until it cools completely and apply it to the affected skin. Do not rub the oatmeal on your skin. Leave it on your skin for an hour and then wash off with cool water. Repeat the same twice a day.Aloe VeraAloe Vera has anti-inflammatory properties that help in easing the pain associated with sunburns. Cut an Aloe Vera leaf into various sections. Put the gel in the refrigerator for an hour. Rub a light coating of the chilled gel on the affected skin. Give it some time to dry on its own. Do the same at least five times in a day for a week.Black teaBlack tea contains tannins that protect skin from direct sunlight. Put two tea bags in a pot of hot water. Remove the tea bags and allow the water to cool to room temperature. Soak a cloth in the solution and apply it on the affected skin. Give it time to dry completely and apply four times. Remember not to wash it off. Do the same every day until your condition improves.