One of the worst things that could happen to your skin is a burn.
Whether it is from the sun or an accident at home or work, burns leave you not just with pain but an unsightly scar.
But do you know contrary to popular opinion, putting ice on a burn is dangerous?
Next time you get a burn, don’t immediately reach for that ice pack. Although cooling down the burn is the first instinct, who you do it matters.
Burns are classified into categories based on how severe they are.
First-degree burns are the least severe because only the outer layer of skin is burnt.
Second-degree burns, cause blisters and usually affect deeper layers of your skin.
Third-degree burns affect all layers of the skin. Meanwhile, fourth-degree burns can reach the joints and bones.
Mild burns could heal within a week or two and are unlikely to leave a scar.
Burns ought to be treated quickly to avoid infection of any sort while speeding up the healing process.
Aloe vera has been a popular skin-care remedy since the Greek physician Dioscorides advocated using it for burns in the first century A.D.
The green plant has thick leaves full of a gel-like substance and has been used for a variety of purposes, from treating wounds and cold sores to reducing constipation.
In recent years, some scientists have conducted research to determine whether these claims are true.
They have, however, found that it contains some anti-inflammatory compounds and may act as an antibacterial agent.
Aloe vera is popular for its numerous benefits on the skin and face.
In this article, you'll learn how to use organic aloe vera gel from Organic Trade and Investments to treat burns and soothe the pain.
OTI Aloe vera gel is 100% natural, extracted from the premium aloe vera plant cultivated in Ghana.
Immediately you are burnt, grab your pure aloe vera gel and gently apply it to the area.
This will help promote healing by reducing inflammation, promoting circulation, and inhibiting the growth of bacteria.
The gel speeds up skin cell reproduction up to eight times.
Using this remedy will reduce swelling of the area as well.
Apply the gel daily on the burn and seek medical assistance if the burn is very severe.
A study by Ratree Maenthaisong et al found that "aloe vera might be an effective intervention used in burn wound healing for first to second-degree burns."
Its healing properties can work for sunburns on a hot day as well.
OTI Aloe Vera gel serves as a protective layer for the skin and retains moisture.
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