How to Take Care of Skin After Sun Exposure

With summers, trips to the beaches are inevitable here. And, so is roaming around and shopping, but under the scorching sun. Before this harsh weather takes a toll on your skin, follow these after-sun skin care routine to keep yourself and your skin feeling happy.

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Dehydration

How to Take Care of Skin After Sun Exposure

This is the most common problem that occurs after prolonged exposure to the sun. Hydrate yourself inside and out. Slather some good moisturizer on the sun exposed parts and drink lots of water, fresh fruit juices or coconut water. Coconut water is the best bet because it replaces lost electrolytes as well.

Redness

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Redness is a sign that your skin got burnt. Wash your face with a mild cleanser after exposure to sun if you see redness. The cleanser shouldn’t have any ingredients that can aggravate the raw, sun exposed skin. Avoid any harsh scrubs for the same reason. Do not think that tanned skin will be scrubbed away. It will not only hurt, but also harm the sensitive skin.

Apply aloe vera gel or yoghurt to cool your skin. Aloe vera will have an immediate cooling and calming effect on the skin, and it will also form a protective layer that will seal moisture into the skin, preventing dehydration and promoting faster healing. To use the gel directly from the plant, cut a stalk from the plant and squeeze out the gel. Spread this gel in a thin layer over your sunburned skin. If you can’t get your hands on the plant, aloe vera gels are available in the market and they are equally good.

Tip – Freeze milk in an ice tray before stepping out and massage those cubes onto your skin after getting back home. They also have an immediate cooling and calming effect on the skin.

Dry Hair

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One of the biggest causes of hair damage, color fade, and brittle ends is sun damage. Give your hair a good deep conditioning mask to replenish any moisture loss due to the sun. It will keep damage at bay and help your hair stay in good condition. You can either opt for intensive hair masks available in the market or go for natural treatments like bananas, avocado, olive oil, eggs, yoghurt etc.

Use An After Sun Skin Care Product

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These products are specifically created keeping in mind the sun. Most have soothing aloe in them in addition to other ingredients suitable for after sun care.

The Best Picks Are:

• Yes to Cucumbers Natural After-Sun Serum
Formulated with Aloe, Sea Kelp, and Green Tea to soothe and gently nourish skin.

• Burt’s Bees Aloe & Linden Flower After Sun Soother
One of Burt’s Bees best sellers, this is packed with natural aloe vera and linden extract to soothe skin.

• Clinique After Sun Rescue Balm with Aloe
Ultra hydrating balm with soothing aloe to soothe burnt skin.

• Dermalogica After Sun Repair
This super cooling balm in a lightweight gel formula helps remove damage caused due to exposure to UV sunlight and reduces irritation induced by sunburn too.

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