Soothing Sunburn Cream to Refresher Drink: DIY Home Remedies
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Soothe Your Sunburn – Try This Homemade Cream
Ingredients
- 1 cup fresh aloe gel
- 3/4 cup coconut oil
- 2 tbsp shea butter
- 1 tbsp manuka honey
- 10 drops of essential oil of choice: chamomile, rose, lavender oil, tea tree oil
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients in a sterilized bowl.
- Whip the ingredients to a thick, creamy consistency.
- Once the cream is smooth, spoon it into a clean mason jar with a lid.
- Store in a cabinet or a cupboard and use the cream on the sunburned area until absorbed.
Power tips and variations
- You can also use avocado butter instead of shea butter.
- You can alternate coconut oil with almond oil and jojoba oil too.
Notes
- Bradykinesia, an enzyme found in aloe vera helps reduce inflammation when topically applied.
- Coconut oil is ultra-hydrating and helps relieve the symptoms by replenishing the skin's nourishment.
- Ferulic acid and linoleic acid in coconut oil help reduce the effect of sunburn, create a moisture barrier, and help quick healing.
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Keep Your Cool With Sabja – A Soothing Refresher
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1/2 tsp sabja or basil seeds
- 1 tsp organic jaggery powder or raw honey, as per taste or availability
- 1- inch grated ginger
- 8 mint leaves, crushed well
- A glass of water
Instructions
- Soak sabja seeds in water for 15 minutes.
- Grate or crush the ginger and mint in a mortar and pestle.
- Add all the ingredients to a glass of water with lemon juice. You can add organic jaggery powder or raw honey to sweeten this.
- Garnish with mint leaves. Enjoy.
Power tips and variations
- You can use chia seeds instead of sabja seeds, too.
- Add chopped apples and pineapple to the refresher drink for a flavor boost.
Notes
- Sabja or basil seeds act as a natural body coolant and provide relief from the scorching summer heat.
- Adding lemon acts as a sour jolt of electrolyte and is a rich source of Vitamin C.
- Sabja seeds are rich in omega 3, protein, fiber potassium, magnesium, and Vitamin E which help keep the skin well hydrated, soothe sunburn, eczema, and psoriasis, and slow down signs of premature aging.
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