Grandma's Home Remedies » Burns, Skin

Burns are classified as first, second, third and fourth degree. Out of all the different groups of burns an individual may suffer, a first degree injury causes the least amount of damage – only affecting the outer layer of the skin. To encourage healing and dull the pain, you may want to consider the advantages [...]

From simple household products to a dye job gone wrong, don’t think chemical burns just happen at the workplace or in a chemistry class. An accident waiting to happen could be found in your linen closet, the garage, basement, and amongst your cleaning supplies. Home remedies for chemical burns allow you to quickly treat the [...]

Braving the cold and harsh conditions of winter unnecessarily might not be the smartest thing to do, especially if you have sensitive skin. Wind and low temperatures can damage your skin and make it unbearable to go outside. Become familiar with home remedies for windburn and you can set your skin on the path of [...]

The temptation to build a snowman or participate in a friendly snowball fight is pretty enticing when the winter season comes a-knocking. However, Old Man Winter has something planned if you spend too much time in freezing cold temperatures, especially without wearing the proper attire. Before you go out into the cold, protect your body [...]

How many times did your mother tell you to stay away from the iron, the candle, matches, lighters, or that bubbling pot of water on the stove? If you didn’t listen and just had to satisfy your curiosity – a burn was most likely the outcome. Every year in the United States, more than 2.2 [...]

Those nice 75-degree weather days may perfect a tan during the summertime, but depending on the circumstances – many sunbathers and outdoorsy folks are sent home with the all-too-familiar sunburn. Sunburns are red or pink in color and painful to the touch. While some sunburn cases clear up in a few days, others must wait [...]