Learn how to wash your face with a sunburn safely and also promote quick healing!
Having a sunburn sucks and having one right on your face sucks even more! The worst part is when it comes to washing your face – how do you do it without irritating the sunburn?! In this article, I’ll show you how!
Tips for Dealing with a Sunburn on your Face
- Do not use your regular face wash.
- Use only cold water to wash your face.
- Do not scrub your face.
- Moisturize with water-based products, avoiding the oil-based ones
- Do not use toner.
- Limit washing your face to only once/twice a day.
- Try sleeping on a silk pillow case or facing upward.
How to Wash your Face with a Sunburn
Here’s what you can do to wash your face with a sunburn using natural ingredients that are soothing plus help promote quick healing!
What you Need:
- 2 oz pure aloe vera gel
- 1 oz raw honey
- 4 oz amber glass jar
- Medium sized bowl & whisk
- Soft towel
Directions:
- First, we’re going to prepare a soothing and cooling face cleanser! In a glass bowl, add 2 oz of pure aloe vera gel and 1 oz of raw honey. Mix the two ingredients together using a whisk till well combined. Store in a 4 oz amber glass jar in your bathroom cabinet. For more about this face cleanser go here: DIY Aloe Vera Face Wash with Honey for Sensitive Skin
- To wash your face, splash it about three times with cold water in the bathroom sink.
- Now using dry fingers, scoop out about 1 tsp of the aloe vera – honey face cleanser.
- Gently smooth it all over your face, without putting too much pressure.
- Allow the goodness to sit for a few seconds then gently rinse it off with cold water.
- Apply a little aloe vera gel on your damp face to lock in moisture then pat your face dry gently with a soft towel.
- Do this once or twice a day.
That’s an easy and gentle way to wash your face with a sunburn! What other tips do you have for dealing with a sunburn on your face? Share below!
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