Essential oils can be used for a variety of purposes. Chamomile and lavender essential oils, in particular, are excellent when caring for dry, burned or otherwise damaged skin. As a home remedy, it is important to only use these oils for topical purposes, and only on skin that is damaged on the surface. For more severe burns, seeking medical help is the better option. This remedy is best used on sunburns or light first-degree burns.
Instructions
1. Press an ice pack to the burn for at least 10 minutes before applying the herbal remedy. Even if the burn stops hurting in this time, it is important to remove the excess heat generated by blood trying to heal the damage of the burn.
2. Pour witch hazel over the folded cloth to make it very damp. Witch hazel is an all purpose remedy for damaged skin, and will help cool the burn as well as propagate healing.
3. Put a few drops of the oils directly onto the burned area and begin patting the skin with the wet cloth. The oils will hydrate the damaged skin without trapping heat inside, as butter or vegetable oils would.
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