Sunburn

As much as I hate the thought of slathering myself with sunscreen full of chemicals, it really is a necessary evil if you’re going to be out in the sun for an extended period of time. They say that one of the keys for avoiding skin cancer is not burning. But, if you’ve overdone it and gotten burned, here are some things that will help –

Apply yogurt or green tea (freshly brewed and cooled) or aloe vera gel. I’ve heard that vinegar works, it doesn’t.

Get plenty of anti-oxidants to speed healing.

Make sure to stay well hydrated – drink plenty of water.

Keep your skin moist. Apply a good lotion after every shower before you leave the moist bathroom.

They say that eating plenty canteloupe will help protect you from sunburn from the inside out. This melon contains lots of beta-carotene (orange color), and melons contain silicon which stimulates collagen production for healthy bones and great looking skin.

There’s a reason canteloupe and watermelon taste so good in the summer!

So cool off with some juicy fruits this summer. Yum!