It seems like in the world of health and wellness we’re constantly talking about the importance of using sunscreen and prepping your skin and hair before you step out into the sun’s powerful rays, but it seems like we hardly spend any time discussing the importance of how you pamper yourself after a long day outdoors. This is a little bit of a problem – in some cases after sun care is just as important as the steps you take to prevent sunburns, skin cancer, and signs of aging. Proper after sun care can lengthen the life of your tan you worked so hard for, meaning you can enjoy that perfect summer bronze glow longer and spend less time drenched in harmful UV rays. After sun care can also soothe painful sunburns, replenish skin of the moisture and nutrients that are lost due to overexposure, and prevent itching and peeling.
Here are five of our favorite after sun care products to help keep you looking and feeling your summer best!
1. After Sun Moisturizer from Hampton Sun, $32
This moisturizer contains natural soothers like aloe, jojoba oil, cocoa butter, and chamomile to cool and relax skin after a dehydrating day in the sun.
2. Aloe & Linden Flower After Sun Soother from Burt’s Bees, $10
With coconut oil and bee pollen, this light and soothing moisturizer will bring softness back into sun-dried skin, which will help lengthen the life of your tan.
3. After Sun Repair from dermalogica, $32
This lightweight gel cools and refreshes the skin providing relief from a painful sunburn. It also doubles as a redness reliever that’s great for after waxing!
4. Yes to Cucumbers Natural After-Sun Serum (with Shimmer) from Yes to, $9.99
Aloe and green tea moisturize and soothe, and the addition of Mica mineral powder provides your skin with a glowing shimmer accentuating your hard-earned tan.
5. ‘Summer Hair’ After Sun Daily Mask by Fekkai, $25
A day in the sun can damage not only your skin, but also your hair! Undo the damage and prevent any further destruction with this deep conditioning mask.
Do you have a favorite after sun care product?
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Hmm, much time as I spend slathering on the sunscreen and hiding from the sun I hadn’t thought about what to do afterwards! Consider me schooled:)