How to prep aloe for sunburn

Whether you’ve spent a little too much time at the beach or underestimated a sunny afternoon in the garden, sunburn happens—and aloe is one of nature’s best remedies. Fresh aloe vera gel is cooling, hydrating, and packed with skin-loving nutrients that can help calm the sting and support healing. But before you slather it on, it’s important to know how to properly prep aloe to get the most out of its soothing powers. In this guide, I’ll walk you through the simple steps to prep fresh aloe so it’s ready whenever your skin needs a little extra TLC.

Aloe likes shade and will keep its green color, but in the wicked hot sun it’ll turn brown, but inside will be just fine. Give it some water to keep all the leaves plump!

Inevitably someone you know at some time will get a minor burn or sunburn.

Aloe is soothing and today I’m sharing how to use aloe on minor cuts, burns, and sunburn.

Aloe leaves can be cut from an aloe plant or purchased at the grocery store.

How to cut the aloe:

Slice off each side of the length of the leaf and then peel or cut the skin away from the clear aloe inside the leaf.

Cut, scrape to remove the clear aloe.

Use cut pieces of the clear aloe on a cut or mild burn. Keep them in the fridge for 2 days or freezer for months. The freezer is a great option to have aloe ready and the cold aloe will sooth a cut or burn.

Another option is to puree the aloe. Place the clear aloe pieces into a food processor and puree until smooth and all pieces are smoothly blended well. Add a few drops of water if needed to blend well. A small food processor works well when pureeing a small amount.

Place the aloe in a jar, or pour into a ice cube tray or silicone mold.

Well if we’re talking about sunburn:

At all costs PREVENT getting sunburn, it’s no fun!

Sunburn hurts… you can swell, your skin will get tight and dry and no one looks good with sunburn, but if you already have a sunburn apply cool water-soaked washcloths or similar soft cloths and lay them on the skin.

maybe NOT>>>Alternate that with white distilled vinegar soaked towels. For mild burns, but don’t do it too much or the skin can dry out. Alternate with a moisturizer. Vinegar can take the burn out and prevent blistering this helps with a burn on your finger from a hot pan, stove, or oven, and a mild sunburn, it’ll reduce the pain and help to cool the skin.
cold wet soft towels placed over the sunburned skin will help soothe the skin.

Once the skin is cool (no more hot/warm feel) then it’s time to moisturize.

Cover up, do not expose sunburn skin to the sun again. Wear lightweight clothing and allow the skin to stay hydrated and not restrict or be tight.

Apply moisturizer often and keep the skin moist, dry skin peels and reveals tender skin.

Be extra careful once you have gotten a sunburn that you protect your skin, not just with sunblock, but with clothing, be sure to cover up and protect that sensitive skin.

When heading to the beach, pool, hiking or wearing less clothes than you normally do on a regular basis, wear sunblock, apply it often. Bring a bed sheet to the beach and COVER UP, it’s thin and soft and sand doesn’t stick to it, bring an umbrella, even a rain umbrella will help…bring a hat, bring plenty of drinking water.

Don’t “bake” in the sun too long, it doesn’t take long to get sunburned. Sunburn looks and feels painful. Skin gradually tans over time when exposed to the sun even with sunblock, no need to rush it. And no one ever says wow your sunburn looks great, so cover up, save your skin, and look great for years to come!

Stay hydrated! Drink fluids, don’t become dehydrated if you’re at the beach/pool, hiking, or when you have a sunburn.

Eat healthy foods, fruit helps with hydration, drink water, and after a day in the sun, get plenty of rest. The sun wipes out your energy, dehydrates us, and don’t forget SPF on your lips too. did you know the blue chapstick is SPF 30.

If your sunburn is severe, and you run a fever or vomit, it’s suggested to seek medical help.