Sunburn? Have the cataplasm reflex

Anti-inflammatory and healing, clay is the reflex to have in case of injury or irritation. the first reflex of injured wild animals or victims of a heat blow is to ride in the mud! in the event of a sunburn, a clay cataplasm and ricin will come to repair the epidermis in depth. Antalgic and soothing, the essential oil of lavender is the incontournable of summer! it will also be useful in case of mosquito bites

the recipe

mix until you get a smooth paste:

2 tablespoons of green clay

2 tablespoons of ricin oil

4 drops of essential oil of aspic or officinal lavender

spread the dough on a cotton cloth and apply to the skin. let stand at least 2 hours, and if possible all night. gently remove using a wet towel with warm water.

Do not forget: clay must not come into contact with metal. Use a wooden or plastic spoon.

find our green clay on the shop :https://www.biovie.fr/soin/clay/clay-illite

cremated oil in 1 litre format:https://www.biovie.fr/food-crus-bio/ricin-oil-1L

and 5 litres:https://www.biovie.fr/en/519-organic-virgin-castor-oil-5l.html

Even before thinking about treating a sunburn, it's obviously best to prepare your skin for the sun beforehand. And if you're going on holiday, also think about putting together your natural first-aid kit for your holidays - it can really come in handy.

The enriched version: clay, aloe vera and coconut oil

The recipe above works very well as it is. Here is the version we make when the skin really feels tight, with two ingredients that change how comfortable it is to apply.

• Two tablespoons of clay powder, mixed in gradually with filtered water, in a glass or ceramic bowl - never metal. The paste should be smooth, neither runny nor stiff.
• One tablespoon of aloe vera gel, which soothes the burning sensation and stops the clay from pulling too much on the skin as it dries.
• One teaspoon of virgin coconut oil, which nourishes the skin and limits dryness once the poultice is rinsed off.
• Optional: a few drops of lavender, provided you have done a tolerance test beforehand.

Let the mixture rest for a few minutes before applying: the ingredients bind together better.

The application protocol, step by step

• First rinse the area with cool water, without rubbing.
• Spread the poultice in a layer about 5 mm thick, using a wooden spatula or a spoon.
• Leave on for 20 to 30 minutes maximum, the time it takes the clay to dry and absorb residual heat - no longer, as cracked clay pulls on the skin.
• Rinse with lukewarm water without rubbing, pat dry with a clean towel.
• Repeat two to three times a day depending on how severe the burn is.

Three precautions not to overlook: do a patch test on a small area 24 hours beforehand if your preparation contains an essential oil; never apply to broken skin - blisters or open wounds - and stop immediately at the first sign of infection, consulting a healthcare professional. Any leftover preparation keeps in the fridge, in an airtight container, and should be used within a few days.

You can browse all our products in this category in our Clays range.