Remedy
Skin shelfAloe Vera Gel for Sunburn
Immediately after sun exposure when skin is red, hot, or burning.
From the household notebook
“Dhoop mein nikal ke aaye? Ghritkumari ka gel lagao. Thand padegi turant!”
Dadima’s tip: Gel fridge mein rakh do — thanda gel aur zyada rahat deta hai. Ek paudha ghar mein rakh lo!
You will need
Ingredients
ghritkumari / aloe vera
1 fresh leaf or 2 tbsp gelSubstitute store-bought pure aloe gel
Availability Available abroad
How to make it
Preparation
- Cut aloe leaf and slice open
- Scoop out clear gel
- Apply generously on sunburned areas
- Leave on — no need to wash
- Reapply 3-4 times throughout day
- Keep remaining gel in fridge
Works best for
sunburnsun-reddened skindhoop se jalnaheat rash
Dosage
Apply liberally as often as needed. Store fresh gel in fridge up to 5 days.
When not to use
Do a patch test first; do not ingest raw aloe vera without medical guidance.