Spent too much time in the sun and now dealing with red, tight, burning skin? If you don't have specialized creams like Biafine on hand, try this trusted natural remedy: a baking soda compress that provides fast relief.
- 1 tablespoon baking soda
- 250 ml fresh water
- Compress or clean cloth
- Bowl
1. Pour the baking soda into the bowl.
2. Add the water.
3. Mix well with a spoon until fully dissolved.
4. Soak the compress in the baking soda solution.
5. Apply to the sunburned area.
6. Leave on for 15 minutes.
7. Repeat as needed until the burning subsides.
Relief is quick and effective—your skin feels soothed without the burn or itch in minutes. This works for mild sunburns on the body, back, or face. For prevention, apply homemade sunscreen next time.
- Drink plenty of water to hydrate from within.
- Avoid sun exposure for 1-2 days until skin heals.
- Moisturize with a nourishing cream.
- Steer clear of peak sun hours (12 p.m. to 4 p.m.), especially with sensitive skin.
This is for mild sunburns with redness and tenderness only—no blisters or open wounds. Seek medical help for severe symptoms like fever, intense pain, fatigue, or headaches.
Baking soda solution cools and calms inflamed skin, reduces peeling, eases itching, and protects from further irritation via the compress barrier. Backed by its alkaline properties and widespread use in natural skincare.
