How to Wash your Face with a Sunburn

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.

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!