Effective sun protection mask for the skin.

The intense summer sun significantly affects the skin. Face masks made from the following natural ingredients help regenerate skin, reduce sun damage, and treat existing damage.

1. Potatoes

According to Prevention, the starches in potatoes can effectively soothe and restore skin darkened by sun exposure. You can use potatoes to treat sunburned skin by boiling them, mashing them, and placing them in a thin cloth, or simply cutting slices of fresh potato and applying them directly to the skin.

2. Oatmeal or baking powder

You can mix 2-3 cups of oatmeal or 3/4 cup of baking soda into your bathwater to soothe sunburned skin and prevent dryness.

3. Green tea

The catechin compounds in green tea help protect against harmful sun radiation, while tannic acid reduces sun damage. Many studies recommend drinking two cups of green tea a day to increase skin's sun protection (in addition to other protective measures such as sunscreen and clothing).

Additionally, if your face is sunburned and red, soak two tea bags in cool water and apply them to the affected area. This will help reduce inflammation, swelling, and redness, and treat sunburn quickly.

4. Strawberries

The tannins in strawberries help reduce inflammation and swelling caused by sunburn. Crush some ripe strawberries and apply the mixture to your skin for a few minutes, then rinse it off.

5. Cucumber

This is an ideal remedy for sensitive skin or sunburned lips. Simply cut cold cucumber into slices and apply them directly to the skin. Alternatively, you can crush the cucumber, extract the juice, mix it with glycerin and rose water to create a solution to apply to the skin to help prevent sun damage.

6. Vinegar

According to The Beauty Bean, despite its slightly unpleasant smell, vinegar is very effective in treating sunburn. Spraying white vinegar or apple cider vinegar onto sunburned areas can prevent acne, gray patches, or peeling. Alternatively, you can mix vinegar and water and spray it onto the sunburned skin before bed.

7. Aloe vera

To treat sunburn, cut a fresh aloe vera leaf, peel it, and wash it. Then, apply the aloe vera to the sunburned area; it also helps prevent peeling.

Additionally, aloe vera helps prevent sunburn and sun damage. Before going outside or to the beach, apply a layer of sunscreen containing aloe vera to block harmful UV rays while allowing your skin to absorb healthy sunlight.

8. Lettuce

The pain-relieving properties of lettuce can soothe sunburned skin. First, boil lettuce leaves in water, let it cool, and refrigerate for a few hours. Then, dip a cotton ball into the cold lettuce water and gently wipe the irritated skin area.

9. Skim milk

Using non-fat milk creates a protective barrier against sun damage and reduces discomfort in sunburned areas. Dip a clean cloth or gauze into a cup of cool, but not cold, milk and apply it to the affected area for 15-20 minutes. Repeat every 2-4 hours for best results.

According to Zing.vn