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After spending 5 hours under the scorching sun today at my children’s field day activities, I am now painfully reminded of the importance of skin protection to avoid sun burn. .jpg)
We are all aware of the damaging effects of the suns rays, however, many people may not realize that there are numerous health risks associated with ingredients found in many sunscreen products. Aside from being environmentally unfriendly, traditional sunscreens contain chemicals that create free radicals. These chemicals may accumulate in the body over time and create toxic build-up in the body’s organs. Studies have linked free radicals to liver damage, numerous cancers and Parkinson’s disease. Chemical sunscreens often contain estrogenic properties that are hormone disruptors, known to interfere with natural sexual development.
Alternative, chemical-free sunscreens rely on titanium dioxide to provide adequate protection from the sun’s damaging rays. The majority of all natural sunscreens are environmentally friendly and cruelty-free. These natural sunscreens can be purchased at your local health food store. Several chemical-free options, such as Burt’s Bees Chemical-Free Sunscreen and Alba Sun Care Products, are now available at pharmacies and major retail chains.
If you spend a little too much time in the sun without properly shielding your delicate skin, there are a variety of all natural remedies to help heal and soothe the damaged areas.
* A compress dipped in a homemade cooling mix will help calm the sting. Try a mixture of 1 part skim milk or 1 part baking soda with 4 parts cold water.
* Make a mixture of equal parts cornstarch and water and apply directly to the skin.
* Use raw vegetable slices to cool and soothe. Apply thin slices of cold cucumbers, potatoes or apples to the affected area.
* Boil lettuce in water. Strain and refrigerate the water for several hours. Later, use cotton balls to blot the cooled water onto the burned skin.
* Apply plain, cold yogurt to the skin and then rinse it off with a cool shower.
* Apply calamine or calendula oil to calm the burning sensation, reduce inflammation and promote skin healing.
* Natural aloe vera has soothing properties that cool on contact and aids in the healing process.
* Comfrey contains allantoin, an active ingredient that stimulates cell regeneration. It is available as a juice and a lotion.
* Green tea bags can be applied to the eyelids to reduce swelling and inflammation associated with overexposure to the sun.
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