In the summer, protecting the skin is key!

You can protect the skin by avoiding exposure from 10am - 3 pm, wearing a hat and protective clothing, wearing sunglasses with UV protection and putting on additional sunscreen every 40 to 80 minutes, or sooner if it has washed off from swimming or sweating.

Staying hydrated is key and a diet full of vitamins such as the following, Carotenoids (carrots, squash), lycopene (tomatoes) Catechins (green tea) Omage-3 fatty acids (fish oil), Vitamin C ( citrus fruits, peppers, guava and broccoli), and Vitamin E (almonds and sunflower seeds) can help with prevention of sunburns as well.

What if you’ve been burnt? There are botanical remedies that you can use topically with vulnerary properties (helps promote tissue healing), astringent properties (thickens tissue and increases resistance to physical trauma) and anti-inflammatory properties. 

The top three topical botanicals to look for are:

1. Witch hazel

2.Aloe vera 

3.Marigold