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A member asked:
How do i make a sunburn heal in 2 days? how much aloe vera should i apply daily?
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Yes: Sunburn is a result of excessive oxidative stress to the tissues of your skin. Lotions that have antioxidant and antiinflammatory properties can partially reverse some of this damage. This is why aloe is so useful. Aloe has anti-inflammatory properties. You may want to try come coconut oil as well (anti-oxidant) however, no guarantee on the healing time. The deeper the burn the longer the healing.
Answered 12/10/2013
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