lavender
against burns. Apply undiluted on the skin. It has to be pure German
chamomile
oil as impurities in chamomile oil have been known to cause dermatitis
in
some
individuals. Make sure you get the oil from a supplier that provides oils
to
aroma therapists.
Prevention is better than cure
Use a sun block of SPF 15 whenever you are out in the sun. There are 2 types
of sun blocks, the physical sun blocks and the chemical ones. Physical sun blocks
are those that include titanium dioxide or zinc oxide to physically block
out the sun's rays. These are the less irritating than the chemical sort
that rely on PABA or other chemicals to shield your skin from the sun. Check out
this merchant:
Sesame oil
is a natural oil from sesame seeds and has an SPF 4. Check out CarrierOils
Avoid the sun from 10am to 3pm. The sun's rays are the harshest then.
Carry an umbrella or wear a hat when you must go out in the sun.