A few years ago, I discovered the soothing nature of witch hazel on sunburns as well, and I knew I had to put these 2 together. The witch hazel thins out the aloe vera gel so it goes on easily. And I have to say the 2 together are exceptionally soothing. I’ve actually been on a bit of an aloe vera kick lately, so this recipe is the first of a series of recipes. Next up I have a lightweight summer lotion, and finally there will be an aloe vera face mask coming.
Tips for aloe vera and witch hazel:
How to use this aloe vera treatment:
Another soothing recipe you may also enjoy is my Cucumber Collagen Facial Mask which is perfect for the summer months. For the witch hazel, the brand Humphrey’s is my favorite because it’s just pure witch hazel. Be careful when you’re looking at labels you don’t end up with a brand that has fragrances in it. I did this once, and the smell was more than I could stand. Apply the mixture to the sunburned area and let it dry on. Continue to apply every few hours for relief until the sunburn dies down.
