10 home remedies for sunburn - coconut oil
Coconut oil is a good choice, especially for lighter sunburns. The lauric acid it contains has an antibacterial and anti-inflammatory effect. For severe sunburns
Coconut oil is a good choice, especially for lighter sunburns. The lauric acid it contains has an antibacterial and anti-inflammatory effect. For severe sunburns
Bathing with whey or oatmeal soothes and moisturizes the skin. Oatmeal also relieves itching and
Medicinal herbs for sunburn, which can be used, for example, as a poultice or in the form of an ointment, are chamomile, nettle, arnica, oak bark, poplar buds and
Quark, yoghurt, buttermilk or milk are often mentioned as tips for sunburn. Eggplant with yogurt is an old home remedy made from
Anti-inflammatory pain relievers, so-called nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) such as acetylsalicylic acid (ASA) or ibuprofen, help relieve pain and prevent inflammation
Potato slices or cucumber slices are also well-known home remedies for cooling off sunburn, as is a porridge made from or starch flour and water
Creams, gels and lotions - from the pharmacy or self-made - supply the skin with moisture and support it
A good home remedy for sunburn is aloe vera juice. The anti-inflammatory ingredients have a cooling and healing effect. At the
You can just use damp towels or t-shirts to cool down. Other options are a porridge made of water and healing earth or
If you are sunburned, you should drink plenty of fluids to keep the skin hydrated from the inside. At the
A macerate (cold extract) of the wild mallow can be helpful especially for sore throats in the context of a pollen allergy due to the irritation-relieving mucilage.
Regular vacuuming, airing in times of low pollen (these vary depending on where you live), do not leave laundry worn outside in the bedroom and
Ginger has anti-inflammatory effects and strengthens the immune system. Ginger is therefore also recommended not only for allergic rhinitis. (Image: Angela Rohde / fotolia.com)
Prefer fresh, vitamin-rich food that contains little histamine and strengthens the immune system. Vitamin C is particularly important for hay fever,
Home remedies always include tea recipes, such as a tea made from yarrow (has an antibacterial and anti-inflammatory effect), milk thistle (reduces the
Manuka honey with a high MGO (methylglyoxal) content can be taken preventively, in the pollen-free period, but also in the acute stage. Also the
Propolis strengthens the immune system and inhibits the release of histamine. Applied externally in the form of ointments, it can also treat the irritated nasal mucous membrane
If the eyes are itchy, a compress with eyebright can help. To do this, pour a quarter liter of boiling water over a tablespoon of eyebright, filter and cool
Eucalyptus and peppermint oils are particularly suitable, whether as an oil bath or for inhalation. If the hay fever occurs in connection with bronchial
Black seed oil can be used preventively or for acute complaints. It contains unsaturated fatty acids that have anti-inflammatory and anti-allergic effects. Become