11. Milk bath
Milk is a good remedy for such burns. Take a towel, dip it in milk and apply on the affected area. You can also use any kind of sour creams on the burn.

12. Tea time
Make sure you keep used tea bags in the fridge; apply on the burn to fight stinging. Tea contains tannic acid, which draws out the burn.

13. Remove the tan
Rub the area with mustard oil or coconut oil and leave it like that for a few minutes. This not only pulls out heat, it also removes tanning from sunburns.

14. Cooling sandalwood
Mix yoghurt, turmeric and barley and apply them on affected area. This home remedy will soothe you and help with the healing process.

15. Use buttermilk
Make a mixture of six parts buttermilk and one part tomato juice. Apply it on the affected area for one hour. Wash it off with lukewarm water.

16. Olive oil massage
Take one part olive oil and vinegar in equal measure. Mix the two well and use it on the burns for one hour. Wash it off and you can see the obvious difference.

17. Home concoction
Mix wheat flour with milk, olive oil, barley flour, honey and egg white. Apply it on the skin to lighten the tan and moisturise it.

18. Cabbage leaves
Boil and mash the cabbage leaves. Apply on the sunburnt area for 15 minutes and then wash off with cold water. Apply it twice a week; this remedy acts as a soothing balm.

19. Think green
Rub green gourd all over the affected area at least three or four times a day. This fights inflammation and soothes the skin.

20. Be prepared
Always remember that prevention is better than cure. Every time you venture out in the sun, make sure your clothes cover your entire body while allowing for a constant flow of air. Natural fibres such as cotton are the best for this season; use a scarf or hat to cover your head and wear sunglasses. Slather sunscreen, with at least a SPF 30 ration, reapplying every two hours.