The kitchen staple is a well-loved beauty product; even actressesShay MitchellandPriyanka Chopraappreciate its natural benefits.

Yep, it can help heal your skin after a sunburn.

The anti-inflammatory partaids skin regeneration, while the antimicrobial partkills or slows the spread of harmful microorganisms.

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And it might help keep you safe from infections if youre peeling.

This can lead to things likeheat rash or sun poisoningwhich can happen from extreme sunburn.

How and when to treat your sunburn until that point

Shoot forsomething coolerfirst when treating your sunburn.

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Generally speaking, 24 to 48 hours is typical timing for that cooldown to happen, says Dr. Mudgil.

Which is better for sunburn: Coconut oil or aloe vera?

Dr. Mudgil agrees to go in that order.

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