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Home » Craft » Bath & Body » DIY Natural Sunburn Relief Cream

DIY Natural Sunburn Relief Cream

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This soothing homemade sunburn relief cream cools and heals with coconut oil, aloe vera, lavender and peppermint – perfect if you’ve gotten too much sun! 

DIY Natural Sunburn Cream

Summer is in full swing, and summer seems to go hand-in-hand with an occasional sunburn from time to time. My family is diligent about frequently applying 50+ sunscreen whenever we’re outdoors, but my two younger sons and I both have super fair skin that burns in an instant if sunscreen isn’t reapplied quickly enough. When those rare accidental sunburns happen, I slather our sore skin in this homemade sunburn relief cream, and it takes away the redness and pain. It also helps to prevent peeling if you apply it right after the burn occurs and keep applying it often.

Ingredients for DIY Homemade Sunburn Relief Cream SalveAffiliate Links

What You’ll Need to Make Sunburn Relief Cream: 

  • Organic Coconut Oil
  • Aloe Vera Gel
  • Lavender Essential Oil
  • Peppermint Essential Oil

DIY Natural Healing and Cooling Sunburn Cream with Lavender Peppermint Coconut Oil and Aloe VeraMix equal parts of coconut oil and aloe vera gel – for this 4 oz. jar, I mixed together 1/4 cup of each. Add lavender and peppermint oils – for this jar, I used 10 drops of lavender and 5 drops of peppermint. Mix well.

After Sun Soothing and Healing Sunburn Cooling Cream

This homemade sunburn relief cream is super easy peasy to make, and it’s seriously amazing how well it works!

DIY Natural Healing and Cooling Sunburn Cream SalveThis soothing salve works wonders on sunburns, and it’s also great for other minor burns as well. It helps to draw away the heat, remove redness, moisturize, and keep you comfortable while the burn heals. You’ll definitely want to keep this homemade sunburn cream on hand all summer long, and whip up an extra batch to keep in your beach bag, too!

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Natural DIY Homemade Healing and Cooling Sunburn Cream with Lavender Peppermint Coconut Oil and Aloe Vera

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Comments

  1. William Parsons says

    June 19, 2016 at 9:22 pm

    That sunburn cream looks like it’s cool to the touch..I jut hope it won’t feel sticky against my skin…

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    • Loretta says

      July 12, 2016 at 7:02 am

      It’s doesn’t feel sticky but it melts very fast.. Liquidity!!! I kept it in my cooler, as soon as I took it out it was turning to liquid.. Does feel very nice though and smells great!

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      • Heidi says

        July 12, 2016 at 10:42 am

        Yes, the coconut oil in the mixture becomes liquid at temperatures above 76 degrees, so it’s best to store it somewhere cool or else it will become much runnier. It works great though, and I’m glad you loved the scent as well! 🙂

  2. Loretta says

    July 10, 2016 at 8:48 pm

    I’m wondering how it holds up to summer heat? Does it need to be kept in a cool place such as a cooler at the beach?

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    • Heidi says

      July 12, 2016 at 10:44 am

      The coconut oil in the mixture becomes liquid at temperatures above 76 degrees, so it’s best to store it somewhere cool or else it will become much runnier. It still works great whether it’s a thicker cream or a more liquid consistency though, so it is just a matter of personal preference! 🙂

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  3. Erynn says

    April 10, 2017 at 3:42 am

    Can this be used on the face?
    I was out boating all weekend and forgot to put sunscreen on my face yesterday… big mistake!
    Also I’m thinking if I add in some shea butter it might thicken up nicely, as a whipped butter?
    Please let me know, thanks kindly ????

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    • Heidi says

      April 12, 2017 at 10:33 pm

      Yes, it can be used on the face – just avoid the eye area! Whipping it up with shea butter sounds fantastic! If you try it, let me know how it turns out!

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  4. Kim says

    May 16, 2017 at 6:41 am

    Is this safe to use on young children, around 2-3 years old?

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  5. Kathy says

    June 18, 2017 at 6:22 pm

    The salve has a nice feel to it but melts at 72 degrees. Will this recipe work for coconut oil 92 instead? Also, the batch I made is really lumpy. Can I melt the oil, let it cool to a sludge and mix for a smoother consistency?nis aloe gel affected by heat?

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    • Heidi says

      June 21, 2017 at 1:03 pm

      I’ve never tried it, but I’d love to hear how it works out for you if you do it! Also, you can store the salve in the refrigerator to keep it at a more solid consistency, and it feels extra cool on burned skin. 🙂

      Reply
  6. Nell says

    August 15, 2017 at 10:00 am

    Is the peppermint essential oil necessary?

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    • Heidi says

      August 18, 2017 at 4:01 pm

      You can omit it if desired, but it does greatly help with the cooling aspect of the cream!

      Reply
  7. Barbara says

    July 3, 2020 at 10:13 am

    Hi! If I wanted this to be liquid, so I can squirt it on the area, could I just use fractionated coconut oil, and then just use the other stated ingredients? I’d like to just store it in the small aloe gel container. Also, would it be helpful to add 2-4 drops of pure vitamin E to the blend?

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    • Heidi says

      August 8, 2020 at 4:09 pm

      Yes, that should work as well! If you try it, let me know how it works out!

      Reply
  8. Arewa says

    January 28, 2021 at 5:53 am

    WOW
    Have not try it though
    But with the comments here
    I believe it will work perfectly

    Reply

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