Tag: sunburn

Sunburn, razor burn

Remedy: Milk
Dip a clean facecloth into a bowl of cool milk and dab it on the burnt areas. (The coolness can help reduce swelling, and milk’s lactic acid has anti-inflammatory properties.) Then rinse it off.
Or try: Olive oil, which has natural compounds that protect against inflammation.

Minor wound

Remedy: Honey
Honey deprives bacteria of the water it needs to multiply. Thwart infection with a swipe of the sweet stuff, and cover the cut with a bandage.

Flaky hand skin

Remedy: Sugar