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  PS Beauty: July

ashleyPS Beauty:  Caring for Sunburns
By Ashley Hintze 
 
We all know the importance of skin care, and to practice sunburn prevention before heading outdoors, especially during this hot season.  But stuff happens-you're outside longer than planned, the sunscreen wears off, and the next thing you know, you look like a tomato.  But these expert tips, products, and at home remedies are sure to soothe your sun woes!
 
Abreea Bath Teas
 
One of my personal favorites, the Enlivening Abreea bath tea is cooling, refreshing and rejuvenating, especially to a sunburnt body!  These homemade bath teas contain high quality natural nutrients that will relieve a sunburn safely and efficiently!
 
http://sonlightgirl.org/Abreea.html
(Check out the 9 other Abreea Bath Teas!)
 
Cold Compresses:  Apply cool, wet compresses to the burned area whenever you feel you need relief from the heat.  For extra relief, soak the compresses in peppermint tea or green tea.
 

Aloe Vera
 
One of the best remedy's for a burn is aloe vera.  Keep a plant in your home to treat minor burns or irritations.  Just squeeze the gel like substance directly from the leaves and apply to the burned or irritated area.  Aloe Vera is great because it has both anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties, so it's cool and refreshing on your sunburn!  No aloe plant in sight?  Aloe gel is available at the store.  It just isn't as good as the real thing.
 
 
Soak and Soothe:  Take a refreshing bath with Epsom salt.  According to the Epsom Salt Council, start with one cup of Epsom salt and pour boiling water into it, so that it dissolves first.  Then pour the solution into a warm bath.  Soak for 15-20 minutes.
 
Moisturize:  Apply a gentle moisturizer to your skin.  While it won't completely relive the pain of the burn, it will help return your skin to normal levels of moisture. 

Good ole' H20
 
Water, can help replenish your body!  Drink lots of it because the body gets dehydrated with sunburn!  Drinking plenty of water keeps you hydrated, which can ease the pain of a sunburn.  
 
 
Ashley Hintze is a cosmology specialist.  As a child, she would set her bathroom up as a salon and invite her friends and neighbors to come to her "salon."  Today, she's living out her dream, doing facials, coloring and cutting hair, applying make-up, and learning and teaching others about health and beauty.  She also enjoys scrapbooking and children.  For questions or advise, you may write to Ashley at Ashley@PrettySisters.com.

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