What cream should I use after sun exposure?
The choice between moisturizer and after-sun care depends on the damage suffered by the skin after exposure to the sun. The sun, sand, salt water and chlorine directly affect the skin especially after tanning on the beach or at the pool. In the rest of this article, we will explain how to repair the skin after exposure to the sun.
What is the best after-sun care?
Broad-spectrum sunscreen is best suited to be applied before and during UV exposure. But it is not enough to properly repair the skin after sun exposure. You should also apply after sun care and moisturizer to your body and face after tanning.
After-sun and moisturizer are great sources of water for the skin. They contribute to its hydration in a superficial and deep way. The cream moisturizes and after-sun, in addition to moisturizing, relieves discomfort and prevents premature aging of the skin.
In the case of after sun, it contains moisturizing substances. It also has active ingredients with soothing properties such as Aloe vera, calendula, etc.
How to choose your after-sun care?
We advise you to choose an after-sun treatment that contains at least one of the active ingredients that we will present to you below:
- Mint: It helps the skin to recover and relieves irritation. It is very refreshing, and it reduces body heat and inflammation of the skin tissue;
- aloe vera: it is one of the most used plants to care for the skin. It moisturizes and repairs the cellular tissue by providing vitamins that nourish the dermis. Its topical use serves as an analgesic, so it acts as a soothing agent on the tissues of the epidermis affected by the sun;
- alpha-bisabolol: this compound comes from chamomile. Due to its anti-inflammatory properties, there are many cosmetics that contain it to treat burns;
- d-panthenol: it is a derivative of vitamin B5 (pantothenic acid). It promotes the formation of new tissues, making it a skin regenerator;
- Calendula extract: it acts as a soothing and healing agent. In this way, it helps in the recovery of damage caused by UV rays. It is, like aloe vera, one of the most used ingredients in the preparation of after-sun creams.
Which moisturizer should I choose?
The components of the moisturizer can be very varied. It all depends on the product with which you want to moisturize your skin. Since it is a treatment to be used at any time, even before the sun, there are many varieties and fragrances. Among the most common and moisturizing components of creams, we find:
- aloe vera ;
- almonds;
- coconut milk;
- shea butter.
An after-sun hydrating ritual
After exposing your skin to the sun, you can useCollosol Milk Water to take a restorative and moisturizing bath. You can pour a few drops of this comforting-scented lotion into your bath for a very relaxing moment.
A few minutes in this milk bath will help you repair your skin. The formula ofCollosol Milk Water helps fight against dry skin and can repair the most irritated skin. You can also pour some onto a cotton pad to clean and refresh your facial skin, for clean and soothed skin.
What should I do after sunbathing?
If you have been exposed to the sun for a long time and your skin is very damaged, we recommend that you opt for after-sun. This product has specific components to relieve burns.
Don't forget to cleanse your skin, to get rid of impurities. After a long day outside, it is best to do a good facial cleansing with a gentle and moisturizing treatment like Collosol Chantilly Cleansing Foam. Often, sunscreens combined with sweat can leave impurities on the skin of the face. Once your skin is clean and cleansed, it will be time to moisturize it. After-sun or moisturizer, the choice is yours! Remember that you should not exfoliate it immediately after sunbathing, as it is still very sensitive.
Whatever you choose, remember that you need to keep hydrated inside and out. Drink more water than you would on a normal day. You will feel better and feel relieved.
