You should apply aloe vera to a sunburned area several times a day for the best relief and healing. Most sources recommend applying aloe vera gel about 3 to 6 times daily, especially in the first few days after getting sunburned

. For more severe sunburns, applying aloe every couple of hours (around 2 to 3 times a day or more frequently) is advised until the burn heals

. Key points on application frequency and method:

• Apply aloe vera gel generously to the sunburned skin 3 to 6 times per day, or every few hours for severe burns

• Continue applying daily until the sunburn has fully healed, which typically takes 3 to 7 days for mild burns

• Use pure aloe vera gel, ideally directly from the plant or a 100% aloe product without additives, and keep it chilled for a cooling effect

• Gently apply the gel without rubbing harshly to avoid irritating the skin further

• Aloe vera is safe to apply liberally and frequently, with no known adverse effects from repeated use on sunburned skin

In summary, applying aloe vera gel multiple times a day-around 3 to 6 times-is optimal for soothing pain, reducing redness, moisturizing, and promoting healing of sunburned skin