How to treat a burn?

Whether superficial or deeper, burns require rapid, appropriate care to avoid complications and promote scar-free healing. Thanks to their healing, anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties, essential oils are an effective natural solution for treating burns. Lavender, for example, soothes pain and accelerates healing, while Tea Tree disinfects and prevents infection. A blend of these oils, combined with a vegetable oil such as calendula, heals damaged skin while moisturizing and regenerating it.

First aid for burns

The first steps to take in the event of a burn are crucial in limiting damage. Immediate cooling of the affected area, under a jet of cool water for several minutes, reduces the extent of lesions and relieves pain. The severity of burns is divided into three levels:

• First-degree burn: Superficial, usually healing within a few days. The skin may peel, but it's essential not to peel off dead skin to avoid aggravating the situation.

• Second-degree burn: Deeper, it can lead to blistering and a risk of infection. The area must be disinfected and protected with a bandage to prevent the spread of bacteria.

• Third-degree burn: Serious, requiring urgent medical treatment.

Treating a burn and accelerating healing

To heal a burn and avoid visible scarring, it's essential to quickly rehydrate and regenerate the skin. Thanks to their anti-inflammatory, analgesic and healing properties, essential oils are natural allies in promoting rapid healing.

Here are a few essential oils that are particularly effective in treating burns:

• Tea tree: Thanks to its antibacterial and antiseptic properties, it helps prevent infections, particularly in burns where the skin has been weakened.

• Helichrysum: Its anti-inflammatory and healing properties make Helichrysum a precious ally for the rapid regeneration of damaged tissue.

• Chamomile Matricaria: Soothing and anti-inflammatory, it relieves pain and reduces inflammation, ideal for promoting scar-free healing.

• Lavender Aspic: Renowned for its healing and analgesic properties, this essential oil is ideal for soothing first- and second-degree burns. It helps regenerate tissue and relieve pain.

Natural remedy for mild burns:

Mix :

• 1 drop lavender aspic essential oil
• 1 drop chamomile essential oil
• 1 drop helichrysum essential oil
• 5 drops calendula macerate

Apply 2-3 times a day to the affected area after cooling. This helps healing and rehydrates the skin.