All Natural Sunburn Soothing Gel
We're on the cusp of Memorial Day weekend. Summer! Vacations! Sunburns!
No matter how careful I am, somebody always gets a sunburn this time of year. Early summer skin is just so sensitive to the sun! And we spend a lot of time outdoors.
I really like this gel because it helps take the sting out of sunburn. This punched-up aloe gel soothes the burn and also helps to speed healing.
You can also use it on all sorts of summer-skin irritations: bug bites, heat rashes and, of course, sunburn.
Aloe and Zinc Sunburn Soothing Gel
No matter how careful I am, somebody always gets a sunburn this time of year. Early summer skin is just so sensitive to the sun! And we spend a lot of time outdoors.
I really like this gel because it helps take the sting out of sunburn. This punched-up aloe gel soothes the burn and also helps to speed healing.
You can also use it on all sorts of summer-skin irritations: bug bites, heat rashes and, of course, sunburn.
You can buy zinc oxide powder from online herbal suppliers (I like From Nature with Love.) Or, in a pinch, you can substitute the powder with zinc oxide cream like Desitin or Bordeaux's Butt Paste. Just be aware it will change the consistency of your gel a bit, and those diaper rash creams do have a unique scent to them.
Aloe and Zinc Sunburn Soothing Gel
1/2 cup aloe vera gel
1 teaspoon zinc oxide
2 drops lavender essential oil
In a small bowl, mix aloe vera and zinc oxide powder until well incorporated. Add in lavender essential oil (fight the temptation to add more -- this is just enough to give therapeutic qualities to the gel without irritating the skin.)
To use, gently apply a small amount to needed areas. Don't wash off.
Store in a small container with a lid. This gel has a shelf life of about 4 weeks. To make it feel even better, store in the refrigerator. The cool gel feels so nice on sunburned skin!
1 teaspoon zinc oxide
2 drops lavender essential oil
In a small bowl, mix aloe vera and zinc oxide powder until well incorporated. Add in lavender essential oil (fight the temptation to add more -- this is just enough to give therapeutic qualities to the gel without irritating the skin.)
To use, gently apply a small amount to needed areas. Don't wash off.
Store in a small container with a lid. This gel has a shelf life of about 4 weeks. To make it feel even better, store in the refrigerator. The cool gel feels so nice on sunburned skin!
