Can Coconut Oil Treat Sunburn?
Coconut oil is one of the most popular natural products used in beauty products. There are many benefits associated with it such as its moisturizing properties, anti-aging properties, and skin softening qualities. However, there are some side effects which may not be pleasant especially if you have a sensitive skin type or even if you don’t have any problems at all!
Sunburn is a common problem among young people. If you suffer from sunburn, then you will surely want to avoid getting burned. You may think that it’s very difficult to get rid of the pain when your skin is exposed to sunlight but fortunately there are various ways of treating sunburn without resorting to using harsh chemicals or other dangerous methods.
Here are some tips:
1) Use a sunscreen with SPF 30+!
The best way to prevent sunburn is to wear a good quality sunscreen with SPF 30+. A higher level of protection will protect you against UV rays while lower levels will make you more vulnerable to burning. So, if you’re going out in the sun, always look for a product with SPF 30+ rating.
It protects your skin from harmful UVA/UVB rays and helps keep it healthy and youthful looking.
2) Wear protective clothing!
The next best thing you can do to prevent sunburn is to wear protective clothing such as a long sleeved shirt, a wide-brimmed hat, and of course, always wear sun glasses to protect the sensitive skin around your eyes.
3) Drink plenty of water!
If you are going out in the sun for a long period of time, it’s very important that you drink lots and lots of water. When you are out in the sun for an extended period of time, your body loses a lot of water so it’s important that you replenish it by drinking plenty of water.
4) Apply a thin coat of coconut oil to your skin about 15 minutes before going out in the sun.
This layer of coconut oil will prevent the UV rays from penetrating your skin and causing damage.
5) Apply a generous coat of aloe vera on your skin after you come in from being exposed to the sun.
Aloe vera is a natural healer and will help soothe your skin and accelerate the healing process.
6) If you want, you can also apply a thin coat of coconut oil on your skin after you have applied the aloe vera.
Coconut oil helps repair damaged cells and promotes new healthy cell growth.
With these tips in mind, you should have no problem staying out in the sun for long periods of time without getting sunburned! Remember to apply sunscreen with SPF 30+ and wear protective clothing such as a wide brimmed hat and a long sleeved shirt while you are out in the sun for an extended period of time.
Does Olive Oil Help With Sunburn?
What do you use to soothe a sunburn?
Most people reach for the aloe vera cream and while it is great for cooling the skin, it does not actually heal the burn. You can also apply butter or another type of oil to relieve the pain but that doesn’t actually heal the burn either. If you want to banish that terrible pain and speed up the healing process you can try olive oil.
The olive oil contains a substance called Oleocanthal which is similar to the active ingredient in aspirin and it also has other healing properties. It also contains moisturizers to keep the skin from drying out.
So does it work for sunburn?
Most users find that it helps relieve the pain and speeds up the healing process. Here are some tips:
1) First of all, do not apply if your burn is serious or you have been severely burned.
2) If you are going to apply it after sunburn make sure that you do it soon after, but before the burn develops blisters.
3) Before you apply it wash the area with mild soap and water.
Pat dry.
4) Take a handful of the oil and apply it to the area of skin on fire.
5) Once you have applied the oil wait a few minutes and then lightly cover the area with a thin gauze bandage.
6) Do this twice a day or as needed for pain relief and healing.
As you can see, the best way to use this oil is after your skin has had time to heal a bit. This allows it to draw out the heat and reduce the swelling a bit so that the oil can start to heal the burn. If the oil is applied straight away it will actually make the pain worse.
Is Olive Oil Good For The Skin?
We already know that Olive Oil in a good way to cook our food and add flavour but it has other uses too like skin care. It has been known for centuries that the emollient and moisturizing properties of Olive Oil can do wonders for the skin. Not only does it help keep the skin soft and supple, it also helps to keep it clear from blemishes and spots.
I’m sure you’ve heard of people putting a few drops of the oil into their bath tub to make their skin feel smooth and soft. There are a few other ways that people use Olive Oil for their skin. If you have extremely dry skin, you can mix Olive Oil with your regular body lotion or cream and apply as normal.
It will make the lotion or cream absorb into your skin better and you will instantly notice your skin feeling softer.
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