Expert: Liani Widjaja - 7/9/2008

Question
Dear Sir/Madam,

my wife and 7 year daughter got bad burnt by over exposure to our mediterranean sun when the UV index was 11+....can you recommend something I can do to alleviate their pain and discomfort pls.

sincerely hoping to hear from you soon I thank you in advancel

best regards.





Paul Fava
Malta

Answer
Dear Mr. Paul Fava,

Lavender is very good in soothe and heal burn skin.

to make a compress. Add a liter of water and 5 ml of lavender essential oils and shake vigorously.

Cotton handkerchief should be saturated with the lotion applied to the burn. This treatment repeated as soon as the cloth becomes dry. This treatment will take out lots of heat and soothe the burn skin.

as an alternative to compress, fill a mist spray with lukewarm water and add lavender oil, then spray to the burnt areas. Can be repeated as often as required.

Don't forget to drink plenty of waters.

Hope that helps.

Thank You,
Liani Widjaja
http://www.aromatherapy-at-home.com