Vaseline ointment with watercress and gel prepared with aloe vera are excellent home solutions that can be applied directly to mild, 1st or 2nd degree burns, such as when ironing clothes or cooking, these burns cause discomfort and can form small blisters on the skin., which should not burst. Learn how to prepare each recipe.
A good homemade ointment for sunburn is watercress with petroleum jelly, as it helps relieve pain and also prevents blisters.
Ingredients
Preparation mode
Strain the watercress into the centrifuge and mix the juice with the Petroleum jelly until it becomes a uniform mixture.Apply this lotion to the burnt area 3 to 4 times a day, until the area is well healed.
This ointment should be kept in a closed, dark container in the refrigerator for up to 15 days.
A good homemade gel for burns is the one that is prepared with the gel extracted from aloe vera since it contains properties that help in the regeneration of the skin.
Ingredients
Preparation mode
Mix all ingredients thoroughly with a wooden spoon and store in a clean glass jar with lid. Apply this gel 3 times a day to the burnt area. This homemade recipe can be refrigerated for up to 2 months.
Before applying the ointment or gel, it is recommended to wash the burned area in cold water for about 2 minutes to cool the skin and prevent the deeper tissues from being affected, then dry the skin with a towel and apply the ointment or gel allowing it is not necessary to cover the area, but if the burn is more than 3 cm in diameter , if the skin relaxes or if the area is very large, medical help should be sought in an emergency room.
These home solutions are only suitable for small skin burns, which occur during oil splashes during cooking or when using iron, for example.
Watch the video below and learn more about how to treat the burn: