The first step to be taken when someone has gotten burned is to submerge the affected area in cold water. Burns usually occur with boiling water, hot oil or grease, the oven, or the sun. If the burns are first degree burns (mild) they may show redness and swelling of the skin. Usually, this kind of burns do not need medical intervention (unless it is an area larger than the size of your hand), and they can be treated with home remedies. Medical care is recommended for second and third degree burns.

Treating a Burn at Home

Cold water for burns: Immediately after a burn, put the affected area under cold running water for 20 minutes. If you do not have water you can use cold milk.

Cover and protect the burn: Soak a small towel in cold water, wring, and cover the burn. Secure with a bandage. The bandage should not be tight.

Blisters: Do not burst. Clean carefully and apply an antiseptic cream.

Aloe Vera gel for burns: Gently rub aloe vera gel from a fresh leaf. This will keep the burn free of bacteria, and will reduce the pain. It will also help with the scarring.

Mustard: Applying abundant mustard (the kind used for sandwiches) on the burn is a popular home remedy.

Chamomile infusion, marigold tea, or elderberry flowers: Make a concentrated infusion of chamomile, a marigold or elderberry tea. Let it cool and apply compresses with a cotton cloth.

Sliced mushrooms: Apply mushroom slices to the affected area. It will relieve the pain and help scarring.

Honey: Gently rub some honey on the burn. It will help the injury to heal faster, better, and it will reduce pain.

Baking soda and olive oil: Rub on a mixture of baking soda with olive oil. It relieves pain and helps heal faster.

Lavender oil: If the burn is not too serious, apply lavender oil to prevent the formation of a blister.

To prevent blisters from forming: Put the transparent skin of the onion on the burn.

Baking soda paste: Mix a teaspoon of baking soda with one or two egg whites to form a paste. Apply to the burn.

Baking soda bath: In a tub of water (temperature 94-98 °F) add a cup of baking soda and immerse the injured limb.

Home Remedies for Sunburns:

Cantaloupe cataplasm: Scrape the pulp in the center of the cantaloupe (the one with the seeds). Remove seeds and apply to the affected area for 10 minutes. The relief is immediate. home-remedies-site.com

Tomato and baking soda: Mix two teaspoons of tomato juice with a pinch of baking soda. Apply and let it work for several hours.

Chilled green or regular tea: Apply and let it work for several hours.

Potato and cucumber slices: Gently rub the sunburn with slices of cucumber and potato for a cooling effect and to reduce inflammation.