Cucumber for Sunburn Treatments

Instant relief-that’s what a cucumber is to scorched skin. Not only is a cool cucumber soothing to the burn simply because its cool, but its antioxidant and analgesic properties promote healing and further relief from discomfort.
You can apply it in a couple of ways, but however you do it, the swelling, redness, and pain should diminish soon.

You will need…

• 1 or 2 fresh cucumbers, chilled
• A blender or a knife

Main tip: If you’re going for mainly quick pain relief, slice up a chilled cucumber and lay the slices on your burned skin. Flip the slices when the first side heats up, like how you flip a pillow to get the cool side up. For a longer lasting effect, chill 1 or 2 cucumbers and toss them in a blender to create a paste. Feel free to add in some aloe vera gel or cornstarch if you want it a little thicker.