Written By: Anuradha Varanasi | Updated: May 12, 2016, 5:38 PM
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For those who suffer from sun allergy, summer is nothing short of a night. It can cause red rashes on exposed parts of the body that are itchy and inflamed. Sunscreen can provide some protection but also give these five home remedies a try to soothe your skin and reduce future breakouts due to sun allergy.
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Olive leaf has been used traditionally as a medicinal herb for various ailments as it is packed with nutrients and antioxidants. Other than that, it can also protect your skin from sun damage, which makes it an effective home remedy for sun allergy. A study published in the Phytotherapy Research journal in 2010 found that a component in olive leaf known as oleuropein has the potential to slow down melanin production [1]. You can orally take an olive leaf extract capsule twice a day for two weeks.
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Rosehip oil is effective in fighting against skin irritation caused by the sun since it is rich in vitamin C, which has anti-inflammatory properties [2]. It can protect your skin against any further sun damage. Apply a few drops on the affected areas for some relief.
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Aloe vera is everyone’s go-to home remedy when it comes to any kind of skin problems. The gel acts as a great cooling agent and can soothe your skin within a few minutes and reduce those red rashes significantly [2].
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Studies have found that green and black tea have anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects. Other than that, they also reduce the number of sunburns cells, and protects the layers of skin cells from UV damage to an extent [3]. By topically applying them along with your sunscreen, you it can help in soothing the skin and preventing rashes caused by sun allergy. Mix both the teas in a spray bottle, allow it to cool down and then spray it over the exposed parts of your body before applying sunscreen.
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You can topically apply vitamin E on your arms and other parts of your body affected by skin rashes. Just puncture a vitamin E supplement with a needle and squeeze it onto your skin. Studies have found that vitamin E protects skin from further sun damage and also reduces skin roughness cause by sun allergy [4].
