Q: If your inflammation is caused by sunburn, an allergic reaction, or is simply dry and itchy, there are many ways to treat yourself at home. Your kitchen is a great place to find ingredients that can help soothe and heal your irritated skin.For example, you can apply cucumber slices to red, irritated areas for almost instant relief.  Honey is another great home remedy because it is a natural anti-inflammatory. Rinse your skin with warm water, then apply a thin layer of honey. Rinse after 30 minutes. Your redness and irritation should be reduced. If sunburn is the cause of your inflammation, you can make a paste using the gel from an aloe vera plant. Mix a small amount of the gel with equal parts cider vinegar and white vinegar and smooth onto irritated skin. Avocado is another option. If your skin is inflamed due to extreme dryness, apply mashed avocado to your skin. Rinse with warm water after about 10 minutes. Your skin will feel refreshed. Essential oils are an inexpensive and effective way to heal your skin at home. Most oils can be purchased at your local health food store. Some pharmacies and grocery stores also stock them. Essential oils should often be placed in a carrier oil (like almond oil or coconut oil) and not directly applied to the skin as this can cause further irritation. Instead follow recommended guidelines for essential oils, staff at health food stores can be a good resource for mixing essential oils for topical use.  Frankincense is one of the most popular essential oils for skin treatments. It is a natural anti-inflammatory, so it is great for reducing redness and irritation. Apply small amounts to each of your trouble spots. Geranium oil promotes blood circulation, which speeds healing. Apply this oil for help soothing eczema, dermatitis, and ringworm. Myrrh oil is another natural anti-inflammatory. It is great for soothing rashes and dry skin. You can help heal your skin by making sure that every product you use is good for your skin type. This applies to any moisturizer, cleanser, or cosmetic. Pay attention to medicated creams, but also look at the ingredients for all of your skin-care products.  Dermatologists report that one of the most common causes of skin irritation is that people are using too many products on their skin. Doctors suggest a simple regimen of a mild cleanser, chemical free sunscreen, and fragrance free moisturizer. Look for products that are labeled "gentle" and for "sensitive skin." These typically contain less potentially irritating ingredients. Ask your dermatologist to recommend products that are right for your particular skin type.
A: Use food. Try essential oils. Buy the right products.

Q: You'll need swimsuit fabric, a sewing machine, and fittings for the machine that can handle swimsuit fabric (special needles and feet are needed). You can buy a pattern or find a free one online, or you can cut up an old bath suit to make your own pattern. Cut the fabric out using your pattern. Be sure to leave in seam allowances. Depending on the style, you will need different numbers of pieces. For a one piece suit, two panels of fabric, plus gussets for the sides and crotch, are usually necessary. Hem the neck, arm holes, and leg holes. If making a one piece suit, leave the side seams unhemmed. These will be joined in the next step. Place the front and back panels right sides together and pin the side seams in place. Then, sew the panels together, also attaching them at the crotch. If using gussets, add these before sewing the side seams. You're done! Put on your new bathing suit and enjoy the sun!
A: Buy the right fabric and supplies. Use or make a pattern. Cut the fabric. Create the hem. Sew the sides together. Enjoy your new suit!

Q: Fleshing the hide is the process of scraping off the flesh and fat, which prevents the hide from rotting. Place the hide on a fleshing beam (a beam designed to hold the hide in place as you work) or on a tarp on the ground. Use a fleshing blade to scrape off all visible traces of flesh and fat using quick, strong strokes.  Flesh the hide immediately after cutting the hide from the animal's body. If you wait more than a few hours, the hide will begin to decompose, and it will fall apart during the tanning process. Be careful not to damage the hide as you scrape. Don't use a knife not intended to be used for fleshing, since it might puncture or scratch the hide. After fleshing, immediately lay the hide in the shade on a tarp and cover it with three to five pounds of salt. Make sure it is completely coated.  Over the course of a couple of weeks, continue salting the hide until it has become crispy. If you see a pool of liquid emerge from an area of the hide, cover it with more salt. Tanning solution is made from a combination of household ingredients and chemicals you'll need to source elsewhere. Gather the following ingredients:  2 gallons (7.6 L) water 1 1/2 gallons (7.6 L) bran flake water (Make this by boiling 1 1/2 gallons of water and pouring it over a pound of bran flakes. Let the mixture sit for one hour, then strain and reserve the water.) 8 cups salt (not iodized) 1 1/4 cups battery acid 1 box baking soda 2 large trash cans 1 large stick, for stirring and moving hides Begin by soaking the hide in clean water until it is soft and pliable, so it will absorb the tanning chemicals more easily. When the hide is ready to tan, peel off its dried inner skin. Then take the following steps to tan the hide:  Put the salt in a trash can and pour 2 gallons (7.6 L) of boiling water inside. Add the bran flake water and stir until the salt has completely dissolved. Add the battery acid. Make sure you wear gloves and take other precautions to prevent getting burned. Put the hide in the trash can, punching it down with the stick to make sure it is completely covered in liquid. Let it soak for 40 minutes. Fill the second trash can with clean water while the hide is soaking in the tanning solution. After 40 minutes have passed, use the stick to move the hide from the tanning solution to the clean water. Swish it around to wash off the solution. When the water looks dirty, pour it out, refill it with clean water, and wash the hide for another 5 minutes.  If you plan to use the hide to make clothing, add a box of baking soda to the rinse to neutralize the remaining acid. This will prevent the acid from harming people's skin. If you don't plan to use the hide to make clothing, you can forgo the box of baking soda, since in neutralizing the acid it lessens the acid's effectiveness in preserving the hide. Remove the hide from the rinse and hang over a beam to drain. Swab it with neat foot oil to condition the skin. Hang the hide on a stretcher or hide dryer to finish the process. Place it in a place out of the sun to dry.  After a few days the hide should feel dry and flexible. Take it down from the rack and go over the skin side with a wire brush until it has a suede-like appearance.  Let the hide finish drying until it is fully dry, which should take a few more days.
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Flesh the hide. Salt the hide. Gather tanning equipment. Tan the hide. Wash the hide. Drain and oil the hide. Stretch the hide.