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Aromatherapy Gel for Sunburn
For the more sensitive skin of the face, use half the quantity of essential oil in the recipe.
You may need to make separate products for the face and body.
50ml aloe vera gel
2 drops rosemary essential oil
2 drops lavender essential oil
2 drops tea tree essential oil
Mix all essential oil with aloe vera gel.
Aromatherapy Bath for Sunburn
To soothe mild sunburn on large areas of the body, try this healing bath formula.
250ml cider vinegar
3 drops Roman (or German) chamomile essential oil
3 drops lavender essential oil
Mix the essential oils with the vinegar, then add to a cool, preferably cold, bath and swish
around to disperse. Soak for about 15 minutes. Afterwards apply the cooling gel (below).
Aromatherapy Cooling Gel for Sunburn
This healing gel combines the anti-inflammatory properties of aloe vera with the
skin-regenerating properties of the essential oils. For the more sensitive skin of the face,
use half the quantity of essential oil in the recipe. You may need to make separate products
for the face and body.
50ml aloe vera gel
2 drops rosemary essential oil
2 drops lavender essential oil
2 drops tea tree essential oil
IMPORTANT: Extensive sunburn requires urgent medical attention.
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