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Kiss sunburn discomfort goodbye.

It's August. That means the finale of the summer is here. With it, beach days that are usually overbearingly humid, or unbearably hot. Whichever way you flip the coin, the result equals sun exposure. While we're all about some tan lines, skin safety is always our priority. 

While we are firm advocates of protecting yourself against those nasty UV Rays with sunscreen, slip ups happen. When they do, they leave their mark in the form of uncomfortable sun burns. Ouch. 

So, what are you to do when you go to shower and the hot water that should be soothing, stings? You grab yourself some DIY Aloe Vera Ice Cubes and treat yourself to relief...that's what. 

Aloe Vera Gel is an age-old trick to soothe sunburns. It's gel texture, when it hits the skin, causes a cooling sensation. This works to re-hydrate the skin and take away the discomfort, momentarily. 

The best way to embrace the cooling effects of aloe vera is to make them into ice cubes to pack the revitalizing sensation. 

DIY ALOE VERA ICE CUBES

Here's how to make your very own soothing heroes. 

+ Ice Cube Tray

+ Aloe Vera Gel

Simply squeeze aloe vera into the ice cube tray, freeze overnight, and use as you please!

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