The first reaction of Emilie Jolibois, expert Research cosmetic ingredients at Aroma-Zone, when we asked her what are the simple and natural methods to calm a sunburn? "A sunburn is a burn! It should not be treated lightly.If your sunburn is extremely painful or starts to blister, you must go to consult.The only sunburns that the we can appease those who remain light and superficial. "

Let it be said, we do not joke with our sun capital ! Also, protect yourself by spreading sunscreen and wearing glasses, T-shirt and hat as often as possible.

But when the UV rays are the reason for our resistance and the sunburn is as red as it is hot, here are some practical and natural tips to calm the pain and soothe the skin.

Refresh the sunburn

It may sound like common sense, but what really makes you feel good, instantly when you get a sunburn, is freshness.

So we take a cool shower or we apply fresh water on the area affected by the sunburn. Emilie Jolibois advises of course to stay in the shade.

To refresh itself permanently, it also recommends applying on the sunburnt a refreshing hydrolate (floral water) , like peppermint, which can be preserved especially in the refrigerator. Fine lavender hydrosol will also have the ability to repair the skin where it has been burned.

Aloe Vera gel to soothe the skin

" Aloe vera is extremely restorative and its gel texture is pleasant to apply," explains Emilie Jolibois. Stored in the fridge, it is even more refreshing.

Essential oil of lavender aspic and St. John's wort macerate to repair

If you had to have one, it would be this one: the essential oil of lavender aspic . "It's one of the few essential oils that can be applied pure, in a small area," says Emilie Jolibois. To soothe a sunburn - which can be quite extensive, she recommends diluting 2 drops of essential oil of lavender aspic in a vegetable oil or in an oily macerate of calendula, which will promote healing. "For even more efficiency and to better heal, we can mix the essential oil of lavender aspic and the essential oil of lavender, restorative".

Beware of the oily macerate of St. John's wort, which, if it is very restorative, is also photosensitizing. It is only used if you are absolutely certain not to expose yourself to the sun again for at least 8 hours after application.

"To go even further in the synergies, we can associate lavender aspic, fine lavender and helichrysum, soothing and anti-inflammatory, which will prevent certain infections as a result of sunburn."

Common sense, the best cure for sunburn

The ultimate advice from our expert? Slip a small bottle of essential oil of lavender aspic into your toiletry bag when you go on vacation, because, in addition to soothe sunburn, this essential oil soothes and anesthetizes the bites, including insects, with only 2 to 3 pure applied drops on the wound. Smart, natural, fast and economical.

Above all, before having to relieve the pain of a sunburn, we think to prevent! We avoid exposure to the hottest hours of the day (between 12h and 16h), we cover ourselves, we open his parasol and, especially, we renew the application of his sunscreen with an index adapted to his phototype , every two hours.