Natural health: Yoghurt and other kitchen remedies for sunburn 

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My 13-year-old son got sunburned recently. The skin on his back is starting to blister. Is there a natural treatment I could use?

Aloe vera is a go-to remedy for sunburn, whether you have the fresh plant on hand or have a gel or cream that is aloe vera based. The easiest way to use aloe vera is to slice the leaf lengthways and rub the gel gently on the affected area. Repeat as often as necessary. While the aloe vera is doing its work, you can make a batch of sunburn tea. Boil 1 litre of water and pour it over two cups of fresh mint leaves and three to four tea bags (plain black tea). The tannic acid in the tea rebalances the pH of the skin, while the mint has an immediate cooling effect.