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    Can coconut oil help to get rid of a sunburn?
    Zora Degrandpre, ND
    Natural Health Doctor
    Dr. Zora Degrandpre is a Natural Health Doctor and Licensed Naturopathic Physician in Vancouver, Washington. She is a grant reviewer for the National Institutes of Health and the National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine. She received her ND from the National College of Natural Medicine in 2007.
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    Coconut oil can help soothe a sunburn and may also help to heal the skin a bit faster.
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    I don't have the materials listed in this article. Are there any other ways I can get rid of my sunburn?
    Zora Degrandpre, ND
    Natural Health Doctor
    Dr. Zora Degrandpre is a Natural Health Doctor and Licensed Naturopathic Physician in Vancouver, Washington. She is a grant reviewer for the National Institutes of Health and the National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine. She received her ND from the National College of Natural Medicine in 2007.
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    Using a washcloth soaked in cool water to help with your sunburn. Try mixing the water with either baking soda or epsom salts, if you have them.
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    How long do I need to stay out of the sun after I get a sunburn?
    Zora Degrandpre, ND
    Natural Health Doctor
    Dr. Zora Degrandpre is a Natural Health Doctor and Licensed Naturopathic Physician in Vancouver, Washington. She is a grant reviewer for the National Institutes of Health and the National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine. She received her ND from the National College of Natural Medicine in 2007.
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    Wait until the sunburn heals completely before going out into the sun again. Also, you want to make sure that you prevent any more sunburns. If you have many sunburns, your skin will be more damaged and you'll be at a greater risk for skin cancer.
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    My nose was burned in the sun. Blisters have formed, and they are turning yellow. What should I do?
    Zora Degrandpre, ND
    Natural Health Doctor
    Dr. Zora Degrandpre is a Natural Health Doctor and Licensed Naturopathic Physician in Vancouver, Washington. She is a grant reviewer for the National Institutes of Health and the National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine. She received her ND from the National College of Natural Medicine in 2007.
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    This is a normal reaction to skin damage. Gently wash your face and nose. Make sure you keep applying moisturizer. You can also use aloe vera gel to help your nose heal.
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