With the intense summer heat on the rise, taking the right precautions for your skin and hair is crucial. Extended exposure to the sun can have a detrimental impact on your skin in the long run and itβs something you should always avoid. Obviously, the best way to protect your skin is using a strong SPF but letβs be honest, sometimes youβre just too lazy (although you shouldnβt be)!Β Nevertheless, if you forgot your sunscreen at home and your skinβs feeling a bit burnt, donβt worry because weβve compiled a list of tried and tested remedies suggested by you!
Aloe Vera
Aloe vera was, by far, the most popular response we got! Touted at the βburn plant,β aloe vera has anti-inflammatory properties and helps moisturize the skin as well. Whether itβs straight from the plant, frozen into ice cubes or added to a mask, it is sure to give your skin some much needed TLC!
βAloe all the way, straight from the plant.β @haemerys
βMix aloe vera gel and teatree oil and freeze into little cubes. Use on sunburnt skin when needed.β @sarahriazkhan
βAloe Vera, apply it thick and fast!β @alia_dolcevita
βAloe Vera, lemon and honey mask!β @farwahabbas6

Tomatoes
It may seem off at first but you guys swear by it! Tomatoes have lycopene β which give them the red colour β which protects the skin from UV rays and soothes burnt skin.
βSlice tomatoes and rub it on your skin.β @afsheendhanani
βUse a tomato paste and leave it on for 15 min, then rinse it off.β @qirrat_s
βMix gram flour and sugar and apply with a half cut tomato like a scrub. Works wonders!β @khizra.arshad

Yoghurt
Unsurprisingly, yoghurt was a popular choice too! With its cooling properties and enzymes and probiotics, yoghurt helps the skin heal naturally.
βYoghurt and honey face masks.β @hirahyderscribbles
βChilled curd for 15 mins then follow up with chilled rose water.β @ammara_shashmi
βApply yoghurt, let it sit for 15-20 mins and wash.β @nidasid
βCold yoghurt plus a little bit of lemon. Make a past and apply on skin.β @anmolzubair

Rose Water
Rose water, a staple of any skincare routine, is known for its anti-inflammatory properties and is rich in antioxidants!
βRose water is best!β @the_futureartist
βRose water mixed with glycerine.β @marriamsajid
βUse rose water all over your face and arms!β @mahnoor.saeedd

Homemade Masks
A variety of facemasks made with natural ingredients from your pantry seem to be working for you guys as well!
βBesan and milk paste.β @sierra_myke
βRice flour with milk and honey! Great for sunburn/acne scars/brightening.β @breshmena_kh
βEgg white mask works the best for me.β @bismahrafiqmalik
βBesan, turmeric and lemon.β @alia_irfan12
βRubbing lemon and baking soda together on affected area!β @soha__khalid_

What do you think?