Here is Best Home Remedies For Burns. When your skin comes into contact with something hot, the first instinct is moving away from the source of heat. Your next thought is what to place on the burned skin in order to cool the damaged skin as well as prevent damage.

The good news is that there is a wide array of home remedies available for the natural treatment of burns. More importantly, these remedies are easy to get at home, and will often provide much-needed relief. With this in mind, note however that the remedies are intended for minor burns, usually those that affect only the top layer of the skin.

In major burns that affect a large part of the body or those that affect the inner layers of the skin, it is key to get immediate medical attention to avert further damage. This also reduces the likelihood of an infection. Even with a minor burn, it is advisable to keep a close watch and see a doctor if the symptoms seem to get worse. Listed below are some easy-to-use home remedies that come in handy in the treatment of burns.

1.Home Remedies For Burns:  Cold Running Water

Time Required: 10 Min
What You Need: Running tap water (cold).
Difficulty: Easy

 

This is one of the simplest ways to get relief from a burn. Cold running water not only soothes the burned skin, it also prevents the spread of the injury. Ensure that the running water is at moderate pressure as extremely high pressure may easily irritate the already-damaged skin.

NOTE: While the temptation to get immediate relief may be overwhelming, never use ice for treating a burn. The ice not only causes more damage to the skin by creating frostbite, it also constricts the blood vessels in the surrounding skin. This in turn, causes the affected skin cells and tissue to die, thus resulting in further damage. Cold running water works just fine, so follow the simple directions indicated below for this remedy.

Directions:

  1. Place the burned part of the skin under a running tap and allow the cold water to flow on the skin at moderate pressure.
  2. Do this for about 10 minutes. Repeat as often as needed during the day.

 

2. Home Remedies For Burns: Raw Potato Wedges

Time Required: 20 Min
What You Need: 1 Raw potato, cold running water, and clean towel.
Difficulty: Easy

 

The use of raw potato wedges as a home remedy for burns may come as a surprise for you, but this is indeed one of the best natural treatments for a burn. The raw potato not only has a soothing effect on the skin, the resulting potato juice is laden with skin anti-irritation properties that come in quite handy. Used immediately after a burn, the potato wedges also help reduce the risk of blister formation on the burned skin. Prepare the remedy as follows.

Directions:

  1. Wash the potato well and proceed to chop into sizable wedges.
  2. Rub the wedges on the burned skin gently, making sure the potato juice is released into the skin.
  3. Do this for about 5 minutes and then wash the skin under cold running water. Repeat this procedure as often as required until the burned skin heals.

 

3. Home Remedies For Burns: Lavender Essential Oil

Time Required: 15 Min
What You Need: Lavender essential oil and clean cloth/gauze.
Difficulty: Easy

 

Lavender essential oil is one of the most effective forms of treatment for burns. It is also used in the hospital setting, so you might as well invest in a bottle or two to use for the oil’s health benefits. When applied on the burned skin, the oil soothes the skin and improves the rate of healing. You will need a clean cloth or gauze for application purposes as outlined below.

Directions:

  1. Pour the lavender oil into a bowl and soak the clean cloth or gauze.
  2. Use the wet cloth/gauze to dab the oil onto the burned skin. Do this as gently s possible to prevent further irritation.
  3. You may wrap the gauze round the skin for about 10 minutes. Remember to change the cloth or gauze regularly.
  4. The other alternative is to wash the burned skin under running water and then spraying a layer of lavender oil with the same effect.

 

4. Home Remedies For Burns: Onion Juice

Time Required: 20 Min
What You Need: 1 Fresh onion and clean cloth.
Difficulty: Easy

 

Save for its pungent smell, onion is laden with medicinal properties that make it one of the most effective home remedies. When used for the treatment of burns, the onion’s juice aids in healing the burn while significantly reducing the likelihood of blister formation. In addition, onion has excellent sulfur-based active ingredients that act as pain relievers and prevent the onset of infections on the burned skin.

NOTE: It is best to use freshly chopped onion for the juice preparation as the medicinal value tends to decrease over a period of time. Follow the directions indicated below for this simple remedy.

Directions:

  1. Peel the onion and wash well before cutting into small pieces.
  2. Transfer the chopped onion onto the cloth and tie opposite ends so that you have a pack.
  3. Pull the ends and twist in opposite directions to place pressure in the chopped onions and release the juice.
  4. Dip a cotton ball in the collected juice and apply on the burned skin.
  5. Use this remedy severally on a daily basis until the burned skin is completely healed.

 

5. Home Remedies For Burns: Vinegar

Time Required: 20 Min
What You Need: Apple cider vinegar, an equal amount of water, and a clean towel.
Difficulty: Easy

 

Vinegar, more specifically apple cider vinegar, has long been used as a home remedy for the natural treatment of burns. The vinegar is astringent in nature , and is packed with antiseptic properties that help clean the damaged skin and prevent possible infection. You need an equal amount of water to dilute the vinegar so as to prevent skin irritation. This remedy should be used with caution, If you experience any discomfort, discontinue its use with immediate effect.

Directions:

  1. Mix the vinegar with warm water and stir well.
  2. Use the resulting solution to rinse the burned skin. Alternatively, soak a clean cloth in the vinegar solution and dab on the burned skin.
  3. Make sure you replace the wet cloth after a couple of hours.

 

6. Home Remedies For Burns: Mustard

Time Required: 10 Min preparation, overnight application.
What You Need: Yellow mustard (preferably refrigerated) and transparent bandage.
Difficulty: Easy

 

Mustard is a preferred home remedy for the natural treatment of burned skin. It is a great substitute for any of the remedies mentioned above, and works excellently immediately after a burn. The cold mustard used not only soothes the burned skin, it also has healing properties which help prevent infections from setting in. It is important to highlight that, regardless of its color, the use of mustard does not alter your natural skin pigmentation.

Directions:

  1. Get rid of any cloth or jewellery at the site of the burned skin. This is done to prevent them from adhering to the skin and causing extreme pain.
  2. Refrigerate the mustard for a few minutes to lower its temperature so that the remedy soothes the skin.
  3. Place a transparent bandage on the burned skin and allow the remedy to remain on overnight. Repeat this remedy as often as required until the burned skin is completely healed.

 

7. Raw Honey:

Time Required: 10 Min
What You Need: Raw honey
Difficulty: Easy

 

Raw honey is a preferred home remedy for the natural treatment of burns. The presence of antimicrobial properties keeps infections at bay, while honey’s smoothness soothes the burned skin to provide relief from the effects of heat. This also has the advantage of reducing pain and itchiness on the affected skin. Use honey in its raw form for best results, and repeat as often as is needed until the burned skin is damaged.

Directions:

  1. Scoop some honey and apply on the burned skin.
  2. Let the honey dry on the skin. Repeat this procedure thrice daily.

 

8. Aloe Vera Gel:

Time Required: 20 Min
What You Need: Aloe vera leaf and cotton wool.
Difficulty: Easy

 

Let the magic of the wonder skin remedy, aloe vera gel, work on your burned skin to bring about speedy healing and retain the skin’s structure after recovery. Aloe vera gel contains moisturizing properties that help retain the skin’s moisture. Dehydration at the site of the burn easily causes more damage as it strips the skin of its natural glow. Use aloe vera gel as many times as you need to until the skin regenerates and heals.

Directions:

  1. Slice the aloe vera leaf in half in order to release and collect the gel.
  2. Dab the gel on the burned skin, taking care to apply minimal pressure so as to avoid irritating the skin.
  3. Let the gel dry on the skin. Repeat this procedure every four hours to improve skin regeneration at the affected site.

 

9. Coconut Oil:

Time Required: 20 Min
What You Need: Coconut oil, warm water bath, and fresh lemon juice (optional).
Difficulty: Easy

 

Experience the magic of coconut oil, a versatile remedy whose healing benefits make it well suited for treating natural burns. Coconut oil is extremely rich in Vitamin E, one of the constituent nutrients required for healthy glowing skin. The oil is also rich in a wide range of fatty acids whose antifungal and antibacterial properties play a key role in preventing infections. Notable fatty acids include lauric acid, capricacic acid as well as myrisotic acid. Lemon juice on the other hand is added thanks to its ability to allow skin regeneration. A mixture of the coconut oil and lemon juice makes for an effective and potent natural remedy for burn treatment.

Directions:

  1. Check the state of the coconut oil as more often than not, the oil solidifies in low temperatures. In such a case, simply place the solid oil in a water bath and let it melt for ease of preparation.
  2. Add the lemon juice to the melted coconut oil and mix well prior to application.
  3. Apply the coconut oil and lemon juice mixture on the scalded skin and massage gently for maximum absorption. Do this thrice daily for best results.

 

10. Oatmeal:

Time Required: 30 Min
What You Need: 1 Cup of crumbled oatmeal and warm bathwater.
Difficulty: Easy

 

One of the most common symptoms associated with burned skin is itchiness at the site of damage. This itchiness, left unchecked, causes you to start picking at the healing skin, making it difficult to make a full recovery. The easiest way to deal with this is to apply oatmeal, a soothing home remedy that relieves the burned skin of itchiness. This proves to be extremely helpful as it also speeds up the healing process.

NOTE: Exercise extreme caution when using this remedy as it involves soaking in a bath. Oatmeal does make the floor quite slippery, and this poses a risk to users.

Directions:

  1. Place the oatmeal in the bathtub and run the warm water.
  2. Soak in this water for about 20 minutes before letting the oatmeal dry. The result is flaky dried oatmeal which is easy to rinse off after about half an hour.
  3. Use this remedy daily, particularly if the burned skin is a hard-to-reach part of the body.

 

11. Tea Bags:

Time Required: 30 Min
What You Need: Fresh teabag(s), cold water, and mint leaves (optional).
Difficulty: Easy

 

Teabags are not only perfect for an evening cup of tea to relax the nerves; they also come in handy in treating burns. Teabags are rich in tannic acid which goes a long way in dissipating the heat at the site of the burned skin. The effect is a soothing sensation that gives relief to the burned skin. there are two ways in which you may use the teabags as described in the steps below. Note that the number of teabags you use is directly proportional to the extent of the mild burn. Mint leaves are added for the soothing sensation they are best known for.

Directions:

Steeping the teabags:

  1. Place 2 teabags (or more) in cold water and allow to steep for a few minutes.
  2. Collect the tea in a separate cup and dab the wet teabag on the burned skin.
  3. Let the teabag remain there for 5 minutes. Repeat severally during the day.

Preparing the tea using mint leaves:

  1. Place a cup of mint leaves in 2 cups of water.
  2. Drop the teabags in and bring the mixture to boil.
  3. Turn off the heat after 5 minutes and let the teabags steep for another few minutes.
  4. Pass the mixture through a strainer and let it cool.
  5. Soak some cotton wool in the resulting tea and use it on the burned skin.
  6. Repeat this procedure daily until you notice the skin has healed.

 

With all the aforementioned remedies, remember that the first thing to do is to stop the burning to prevent the burn from becoming severe. These simple remedies should help you get relief from the burn and speed up the healing process. In case of any doubts regarding the state of your skin, make sure you see a doctor immediately.