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The sun’s intense UV rays can damage your skin if you spend enough time unprotected outdoors during the peak sun hours of the day. Between 10-am and 2-pm, the sun is at its most active, and it’s easy to catch a sunburn if you aren’t using sunscreen or wearing a hat to protect yourself. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Over-exposure to UV rays results in the onset of sunburn and “sun poisoning.” <\/p>\n\n\n\n

With this condition, the affected individual experiences symptoms similar to the flu after a burn. As a result, the patient may develop feelings of nausea, light-headedness, a runny nose, and headache \u2013 similar to what you would expect from a viral infection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In most cases, the sun poisoning subsides after 24-hours, with the affected individual making a full recovery from their symptoms. Many patients will have to deal with skin peeling over the coming weeks, and they also increase their risk of developing skin cancer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you or a family member is dealing with the effects of sun poisoning, here are eight natural ways to relieve sun poisoning rash, without visiting your doctor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1.    Oatmeal Bath<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The effects of sun poisoning rash <\/a>leave the affected individual with sensitive skin that radiates heat and feels tender to the touch. After receiving the sunburn, the skin inflames and turns red \u2013 giving the appearance of a rash. In most cases, the sunburn starts to fade within 24 to 72-hours, depending on the severity of the skin damage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

After receiving the sunburn, the patient should seek shade and water to stop the initial symptoms of nausea and light-headedness associated with the condition. The sun poisoning rash emits heat from the surface of the skin, and the patient may experience extreme discomfort. Cooling and hydrating the skin will help to reduce the intensity of symptoms and accelerate the healing process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Try an oatmeal bath to reduce the pain and discomfort associated with the sun poisoning rash. Add three cups of oatmeal to your bathwater, and let the water cool down for 30-minutes. Bathe in the water for 15-minutes, the anti-inflammatory properties of the oats calm the skin, reducing symptoms of pain and irritation.
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2.    Green Tea<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

People who are dealing with a case of sun poisoning rash can benefit from the anti-inflammatory properties of green tea<\/a>. The tea leaves contain polyphenol catechins, in the form of EGCG. Drinking the tea helps to reduce inflammation, but green tea also has other topical uses in treating sun poisoning rash as well.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Brew a strong batch of green tea, and let it cool. Soak a towel in the beverage, and then apply it to the affected area as a cold compress. The polyphenols in the tea penetrate the skin, providing relief from swelling and inflammation associated with the sun poisoning rash.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When preparing your green tea, let the kettle boil, and then wait for three minutes before you add the water to the tea leaves. Pouring boiling water on the leaves destroys the EGCG, rendering the tea useless. You can also use matcha tea for the same effect, matcha comes in a powdered format, and has a higher concentration of catechins.
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3.    Chamomile Compress<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Receiving a sunburn damages skin cells on the top two or three layers of the epidermis. The effects of sun poisoning are harsh on the central nervous system and the affected individual experiences sensations of pain and discomfort.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chamomile <\/a>is a natural nervine agent that helps to soothe the CNS and reduce pain symptoms. The yellow flowers of the plant contain polyphenols with potent analgesic and anti-inflammatory properties.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To take advantage of chamomiles nervine properties, brew a strong batch of the tea, and use the same method as described in the green tea remedy. If you received a sunburn on your face, you could also use the tea bags as a cold compress on the cheeks and eyelids to reduce symptoms of pain and swelling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chamomile extract is also available from your online health retailer. Add a few drops to a teaspoon of extra-virgin olive oil, and then rub it into the affected area of the skin for relief.
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4.    Manuka Honey<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

One of the most effective natural remedies for dealing with a sun poisoning rash, is raw, unfiltered honey. Raw honey differs from the products you find in the grocery store as it undergoes no refinement after harvest. As a result of remaining in an unfiltered state, the honey retains all of its beneficial properties. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Raw honey comes packed with polyphenols from the pollen collected by the honey bees. These polyphenols have potent anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties that make it ideal for treating the effects of sun poisoning rash. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

We recommend you look for “Manuka honey<\/a>.” This type comes from honey bees that collect pollen from the flowers of the Manuka tree. This honey has a dark, vibrant color, with a sweet taste. However, you won’t be eating it for this remedy. Instead, smear a tablespoon of the honey over the area of the skin affected by the sun poisoning rash.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Honey reduces symptoms of pain and inflammation, accelerating the healing process. Leave it on the skin for 30-minutes, and then wash it off with cool water.
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5.    Epsom Salts<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

If you receive a sun poisoning rash as a result of overexposure to UV rays, then try taking a bath with some Epsom salts <\/a>to relieve pain and discomfort associated with the condition. Epsom salts are a rich source of magnesium. This mineral provides the skin with a potent anti-inflammatory effect that reduces swelling and minimizes pain symptoms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Run a warm bath and add two cups of Epsom salts to the water. Let the salts dissolve, and then allow the bathwater to cool for 20 to 30-minutes. Never step into a hot or warm bath, as your sensitive skin will have an adverse reaction to the temperature, increasing pain symptoms. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The magnesium in the Epsom salts penetrates the layers of the skin, resulting in pain relief and a reduction in swelling. Soak in the bathtub for 15 to 20-minutes, and then lightly pat yourself dry after finishing your Epsom salts soak.
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6.    Baking Soda<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

You can find one of the most effective remedies for treating sun poisoning rash right in your kitchen pantry. Baking soda is an effective remedy for providing relief from pain and swelling associated with the condition.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

When your skin receives a sunburn, it turns the pH levels of the epidermis toward an acidic state. Baking soda helps to increase the alkalinity of the skin, relieving symptoms of swelling and inflammation associated with a sun poisoning rash. The use of this remedy will also help to accelerate the healing of the skin and prevent free radicals from oxidizing skin cells.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To take advantage of the alkaline effect of baking soda<\/a>, add a few drops of purified water to a tablespoon of baking soda, and work it into a paste. Smear it over the affected area, and leave to rest for 30-minutes before rinsing off with cool water.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Repeat this treatment twice a day to reap the benefits of baking soda for pain relief and swelling.
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7.    Coconut Oil<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Extra-virgin coconut oil<\/a> is one of nature’s most potent topical remedies for treating the effects of sun poisoning rash. Similar to Manuka honey, coconut oil undergoes no filtering or processing before packaging and distribution. As a result, it retains all of the beneficial properties associated with the oil.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Extra-virgin coconut oil contains potent analgesic and anti-inflammatory properties that reduce symptoms of pain and swelling associated with sun poisoning rash. As an added benefit, extra-virgin coconut oil contains anti-bacterial properties that prevent the onset of infection while your skin is in a sensitive state.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To take advantage of coconut oils beneficial properties, rub a teaspoon of the oil into the affected area three to four times a day. You can add essential oils like chamomile, to the coconut oil, to enhance its healing benefit. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you start to peel after the sunburn subsides, applying coconut oil to the skin can reduce peeling as well.
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8.    Stay Hydrated<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

If you receive sun poisoning, then the first thing you need to do is seek the shade and drink some water. When we expose our skin to the sun’s UV rays<\/a>, we increase our perspiration rate. As a result of this increase, the body starts to dehydrate. Dehydration increases the symptoms of nausea and light-headedness experienced by the affected individual.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It’s vital that the patient receives plenty of water in the first few hours after incurring the sun poisoning rash. Recovery from the initial sickness symptoms will fade quickly after the skin has a chance to heal and rehydrate. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In most cases, the affected individual will start to feel better within an hour or two. However, in severe cases of sun poisoning, they may continue to exhibit symptoms, or their physical condition may continue to deteriorate. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If the patient does not show signs of recovery from the poisoning in the first hour, then it’s best to take them to the emergency room for rehydration with IV fluids.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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9. Stay in the Shade<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Sun poisoning depletes the person of any energy<\/a>. As a result, the affected individual may find that they barely have the strength to reach the protection of the shade. Remaining out in the sun while dealing with sun poisoning will likely result in the patient passing out. This situation could be hazardous for the individual, especially if they are alone and have nobody around to catch them if they should fall.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Any person with a case of sun poisoning should seek the immediate protection of the shade and get out of the sun’s harmful UV rays. The shade will help them bring down their body’s core temperature and fight off the feelings of nausea and sickness involved with the condition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The patient should also remain indoors away from the direct sunlight for at least one or two days after receiving sun poisoning. This strategy gives the body time to recover from the effects of sun poisoning, allowing the body to restore hydration levels and reduce the results of the injury to the skin.
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10. Apple Cider Vinegar<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Patients were dealing with the case of sun poisoning can also turn to apple cider vinegar<\/a> for relief from their symptoms. Apple cider vinegar is one of nature’s best-kept secrets. The unfiltered version of the vinegar features probiotic and bacteria known as the mother. The mother appears as a brown suspension in the cider, and it’s what gives ACV it’s beneficial properties.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mix half a cup of apple cider vinegar, along with half a cup of Epsom salts into cool bathwater. Soak in the tab for 20 to 30 minutes and allow your skin to absorb the nutrients in the ACV. The beneficial bacteria in the vinegar will get to work in relieving your pain symptoms. It also protects the skin from any form of infection that may result while it is in a compromised state.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Always make sure that you purchase raw and unfiltered apple cider vinegar. The filtering process removes the mother rendering the ACV no more useful than regular spirit vinegar.
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11. Lavender Essential Oil<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Using lavender essential oil<\/a> helps to deal with the effects of sun poisoning. Lavender contains beneficial antioxidant polyphenols, which are useful for removing the symptoms of inflammation affecting the skin after sustaining a sunburn. Lavender also has mild pain-relieving properties that help to alleviate the symptoms of soreness associated with the condition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To take advantage of the healing properties of lavender essential oil. Add it to cool water in the bathtub or mix it with a carrier oil like extra-virgin coconut oil, and then smear it onto your skin in the affected area. You should notice immediate relief and a cooling sensation across your skin. Repeat this treatment 2 to 3 times a day to help your skin heal faster from the effects of sun poisoning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lavender essential oil is readily available from all online health stores at an affordable cost. Make sure you don’t consume the oil as it could be toxic.
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12. Aloe Vera<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The aloe vera <\/a>plant has a reputation across the world for its healing properties\u00a0on the skin. Break open an aloe leaf and your notice thick green flesh. Polynesian cultures used to rub this flesh into their sunburns\u00a0to gain relief from the effects of sun poisoning. Fortunately, advances in extraction techniques now allow you to pick up aloe vera extract or aloe vera creams from your favorite online health retailer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The cream is inexpensive and very effective at relieving symptoms of pain and inflammation associated with sun poisoning. Before you purchase your product, make sure that you check the label to look for the concentration of aloe involved in the cream. Good brands of aloe creams will contain more than 5-percent aloe vera. Aloe vera is so effective at relieving the effects of sun poisoning that it’s a standard ingredient in many freeze gels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Aloe vera gets its potent healing properties from the abundance of antioxidant polyphenols found in the flesh of the plant. Apply the cream as often as you like to help you experience relief from pain and inflammation associated with a sunburn.
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13. Moisturizing Creams<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

People experience the effects of sun poisoning noticed that the skin turns red <\/a>and inflames. Some people may experience sensations of heat radiating from the skin as well as a pulsing feeling. You should take this as a sign as your skin crying out for help. Restoring hydration on the surface of the skin should be your top priority in the first few hours after sustaining sun poisoning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Making use of moisturizing creams is an excellent means of rehydrating the skin with vital vitamins and minerals that accelerate the healing process. Using moisturizing cream helps to reduce the inflammation and soothe the symptoms of heat and pain involved with a sunburn. There are various types of moisturizing creams available for use with the sunburn. However, we recommend you look for a brand of the contains Vitamin E oil.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Vitamin E helps to nourish and moisturize the skin quickly, and it also helps to reduce the peeling of the skin after the sunburn heals.
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14. Avoid Using Soaps or Shower Gels<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

If you receive a sunburn<\/a>, then the last thing you should do is take a hot shower. Stepping into the warm water will feel like someone dumping razor blades on your skin.\u00a0However, taking a bath in cool water will help to relieve the symptoms and inflammation involved with sun poisoning. You mustn’t use any soaps or shower gels while you lay in the tub.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Shower gels and soaps contain ingredients that will exacerbate your pain symptoms. It’s best to avoid using any form of cleaning products on your skin for at least two days after sustaining the sunburn. Your skin may remain sensitive for up to a week after experiencing sun poisoning, and during this time, you must be careful with what skin cleaning products you use.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Try to avoid the shower for the first day or two after sustaining a sun poisoning rash. Stepping into a high power shower will feel like the water is sandblasting your skin. Take baths instead of showers and always ensure that the water is cool.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\r\n

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