Find Sunburn Relief With Oatmeal
With every summer comes the dreaded sunburn. As you’re out and about, enjoying the weather while swimming, camping, hiking, boating, and doing your favourite summertime activities, it can be easy to forget to apply sunblock to protect your skin. When you do use it, you may forget to reapply every two hours (or again directly after swimming) as is recommended. Enough time in the sun will give anyone a sunburn, even with protection. And given the frequently overcast skies in the Lower Mainland, many people don’t realize you can get
To apply oatmeal directly to the sunburn, start by making a batch of plain oatmeal. Use quick, old-fashioned, or steel-cut — any kind of oats will do. Once you have a batch made, let it cool. Place it in the refrigerator or freezer for a few minutes or mix in a few ice cubes, but be careful not to dilute it. You should keep it nice and thick. Once it’s cool, apply it to the burn for 20–30 minutes. For a soothing oatmeal bath, you’ll need a blender, a coffee grinder, or a food processor and one cup of oats. Blend the oats into a very fine powder. Then, begin filling
a sunburn on cloudy days too. The sun will always remind you that it’s there. And when it is, you can be ready! If you find your skin red and sore, there is one remedy most of you already have in your kitchen or pantry: oatmeal! Oats have been used to treat skin conditions for centuries. The whole grain helps reduce inflammation, which then cuts down on pain and discomfort. When it comes to the oatmeal remedy, you have two options: apply it directly to the burn or take an oatmeal bath.
a bath with lukewarm water. As the tub fills, slowly add the powder to the water, mixing evenly and removing any clumps. When the water looks milky, climb in and soak in the relief. Oatmeal not only helps lower the pain and skin irritation of the sunburn but also helps reduce healing time. For severe sunburns, oatmeal will still provide some relief, but it won’t be as effective. It’s always a good idea to consult with a doctor or skincare professional if you experience a severe, painful sunburn.
WATERMELON CUCUMBER SKEWERS
Skewers are a summer favourite, but these are not your classic kebabs. They’re a fresh, light, and fun way to start a barbecue. Oh, and they don’t require any actual cooking.
INGREDIENTS
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1 medium-sized watermelon, cubed 2 cucumbers, cut into 1/4-inch rounds
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1 bunch fresh mint leaves
Salt, to taste
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Equipment •
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1 block feta cheese, cubed
1 packet of bamboo skewers
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DIRECTIONS
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1. Assemble skewers by placing one watermelon cube, one cucumber round, one feta cube, and one mint leaf on skewer in that order. Repeat until skewer is full.
2. Lightly season with salt and chill in fridge until right before serving.
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