While there’s very little better than getting outside and soaking up some much needed vitamin D, it’s extremely important to protect yourself from the harmful effects of the sun’s rays. Not only can exposure trigger various potentially deadly skin cancers, it ages the skin significantly and can permanently stretch blood vessels in your face – giving your skin a red, blotchy appearance.

Unfortunately, despite your best precautions, it’s still very easy to get burnt in hot sunshine. If the worst happens, and you do get burnt, don’t worry – we’ve collated a whole host of natural, easy-to-make remedies that work wonders on skin that’s red, sore and peeling from sunburn.

Each recipe card gives you precise, easy-to-follow instructions on how to make the creams, ointments, serums and compresses that can help soothe and repair sore, sunburnt skin. We’ll also give you tips on what to do with your leftover herbs and oils, all of which can be used for treating a number of different ailments. In fact, why not get in touch and let us know what you use them for?