Now that summer is nearly upon us, many of us will be spending a fair amount of time in the sun – and even though we try to remember to protect our skin using sunburn, it seems like most of us end up getting a pretty bad sunburn at least once each summer! Of course, simply not getting burned at all is your best bet when it comes to sunburns, but it is still great to know how to cure a sunburn during those times when you have allowed a sunburn to occur.

As you probably know already, the aloe vera plant is one of the best ways to cure a sunburn, and even though you are best served buying an aloe vera plant of your own (they are not very expensive!), you can also buy creams and ointments that are aloe vera based. You should start applying the aloe vera or the cream as soon as you notice your sunburn, and you should apply it several times per day until the sunburn clears up!

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Even though aloe vera is the best way to heal up a sunburn quickly, some people find that aloe vera irritates their skin. If this is the case for you, a couple things you can try instead are flaxseed oil and an oatmeal mask; either of these can be applied liberally and frequently, and they will help to lessen the pain of the sunburn and help to heal it fairly quickly.

Until the sunburn clears up, you should also try to keep from using soap and water on your skin as much as possible, as this mixture can be abrasive. Finally, you should avoid going in the sun if at all possible, as continued exposure will only make your sunburn worse – even if you are applying something to help you heal up.

If you are going to spend any time in the sun, you should make your best effort to remember to always use sunscreen, as this will protect your skin in the short term and in the long term; but if you forget your sunscreen, you can use these methods to heal up more quickly!