Our skin has its own way of talking to us. It expresses itself and its discomforts mostly through allergies, break-outs, boils, and reactions. One of those reactions of the skin is the burning sensation, which often becomes insufferable. Inflammation is a way the body adopts to prevent further tissue damage. It can be defined as a short-lived mechanism marked by redness, swelling and pain. In most cases, such physiological effects are ensued by the release of provocative or poisonous chemicals around the affected area.
# Ice Cubes or Cold Water
IngredientsIce cubes
cotton or muslin cloth
Method* Wrap the ice cubes in a piece of clean cotton or muslin cloth.
* Wait till the ice cubes melt enough to wet the surface of the cloth and this on the affected area.
# VinegarIngredients2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
Two cups of water
A soft cotton cloth
Method* Mix the apple cider vinegar with water and stir well.
* Drench the cotton cloth in this concoction
* Wrap this cloth around the affected skin area.
# Lemon
IngredientsJuice of one lemon
A bathing mug of water
Cotton cloth or large handkerchief
Method* Squeeze the juice of 1 lemon in a mug of clean water
* Soak the clean cloth in this water
* Spread the cloth on the affected skin surface.
# Lavender Essential OilIngredients
Lavender oil
Olive oil
Method* Mix one portion of lavender oil with two portions of a carrier oil like olive oil as the former is too thick to be applied solely.
* Massage this evenly mixed oils on the affected area.
# Bitter Gourd
IngredientsBunch of bitter guard leaves.
Water
Method* Clean the leaves thoroughly and grind them with water in a blender or mortar.
* Spread this on the affected area.
* Leave it on for 20 minutes before washing it off.