How to Get Rid of Sunburn Quicker with Ayurveda
What is the Pitta-sunburn connection? Everything you wanted to know.
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The Doshas, in turn, determine people's personalities and body types. Nature does not standardize. There are no two leaves on a tree that are exactly identical and there are not two humans who are the same. Everyone is a comprised of a one of a kind mix of the Vata, Pitta and Kapha doshas. The doshas give shape to the physical body, sleep, digestion, hair, voice, intellect and more.
Pitta dosha governs metabolism, it is the element of fire and water. Think of Pitta as an unctuous watery quality and as the fires within. Picture an old heating system in which there is a pilot light (a main fire) and then several radiators throughout the home which are also fires. The fires need to be balanced just so--not too high, not too low.
As winter comes to an end, it's more tempting than ever to spend time in the sun. Sunlight provides your body with much-needed Vitamin D, but too much sunshine can lead to a sunburn. Thankfully, once you know how to get rid of sunburn fast with Ayurveda, you'll always be able to get the relief that you need.
Apply Aloe Vera or Ghee
When your skin is sunburned, it's inflamed. The best way to heal your sunburn and to ease your pain is to reduce the inflammation. Both ghee and aloe vera can soothe your skin instantly while helping your body to repair and recover from its burn.
Ghee can be applied to the skin once or twice each day. You can apply aloe vera to the affected areas up to eight times per day. You can continue to apply these substances until your skin is fully healed.
Eat Pitta Cooling Foods
In addition to using topical treatments on your sunburned skin, you should try to reduce inflammation from the inside by eating foods that will keep your body cool. Fresh leafy greens like arugula and spinach can speed up your recovery time.
Other cooling and nourishing foods you should try include cucumber, watermelon, cilantro, and berries. Try eating more immunity-boosting Ayurvedic foods so that it will be easier for your body to recover from sunburns and other injuries.
Protect Your Skin from the Sun
Because Vitamin D is so beneficial to the body, you should try to expose yourself to the sunlight for at least 15 minutes each day. You can do this and avoid sunburn if you take steps to protect your skin and keep it safe.
One of the best ways to reduce your skin of sunburn is to drink green tea on a daily basis. The leaves in green tea are rich in antioxidants. When you drink green tea regularly, you can strengthen your skin and protect it against future damage.
While essential oils can be beneficial to your skin, you should be cautious about applying certain oils to your skin before you go out in the sunlight. Some oils, like coconut oil, lemon verbena and bergamot, can actually increase your sensitivity to the sun. It's best to wash these oils off your skin if you're going to be outdoors.
Avoiding Sun Rashes
If you often find yourself developing rashes after sun exposure, you should create a paste from sandalwood and turmeric. Both of these ingredients contain natural oils that can soothe and clear up your skin without causing any damage. Turmeric is also an anti-inflammatory, which makes it especially effective at healing sunburns.
Rosewater can also keep your skin from becoming irritated. For this reason, you may want to use rosewater when mixing your paste. The right topical treatments will help you avoid rashes and clear up your skin right away.
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You should make sure you spend plenty of time outdoors so that your body can get the Vitamin D that it needs. Contact Saumya Ayurveda. Book your free phone consultation and learn more how you can benefit from Saumya Ayurveda's care.
Veena is a Certified Ayurvedic Practitioner and Meditation Teacher and Monk. She is President Emeritus of the Meditation Center and former staff member of the Minnesota Institute of Ayurveda.
Veena fell in love with the traditional medicine used in her family's home learning herbal remedies at her grandmother's knee. She remains passionate for over 30 years, helping clients feel their best physically, emotionally, and spiritually with Ayurveda.
Veena individualizes treatment plans to each person, rather than offering a one-size-fits-all approach. To learn more about Saumya Ayurveda and how you can benefit -- click here to book your free 15 minute phone consultation.
