Baking Soda and Oatmeal
Baking soda and oatmeal are two other popular sunburn cures. Separately, baking soda and oatmeal can be used as home remedies to soothe the skin. Both can also be combined to run a cool, soothing bath that works wonders for sunburned skin.
Baking soda is a well-known disinfectant due to its significant antibacterial properties. It also neutralizes odors and acidity levels and is a popular option for sunburn remedies.
While a baking soda bath works well against sunburn, some claim it works better when combined with other ingredients. One such ingredient is colloidal oatmeal, a natural anti-inflammatory and antioxidant in many skin products. It is famous for soothing inflammation and reducing itching, dryness, and redness for various skin conditions.
To treat sunburn, one option would be to run a baking soda and oatmeal bath by mixing a few tablespoons of baking soda and finely ground oatmeal with a tub full of cool water and soaking in it. Another option would be mixing baking soda and oatmeal with a bit of water to form a paste and applying it directly to the affected area. 15 to 20 minutes should be enough.
