After spending time under the sun, it's essential to give your skin some extra care and attention to revitalize and restore its health. Sun exposure can lead to various issues, including sunburn, dehydration, premature aging, and uneven skin tone. To help you rejuvenate your skin after sun exposure, here is our expert advice to guide you in your post-sun skincare routine.
Hydrate, hydrate, hydrate!
Sun exposure can dehydrate your skin, so replenishing moisture is crucial. Drink plenty of water to hydrate your body from within. Use a hydrating moisturizer to restore moisture to your skin externally. Choose products containing ingredients like Hyaluronic Acid and Aloe Vera, known for their hydrating properties.
We recommend:
Anew Intensive. This intense hydrator and collagen builder contains a very calming formula with key ingredients, including Green Tea and Aloe Vera Extract.
HydraFacial MD. Our HydraFacial treatment works to cleanse, extract, and hydrate your skin with potent antioxidants, peptides, and Hyaluronic Acid.
Cool Compress
If you've experienced sunburn, a cool compress can provide immediate relief. To alleviate any discomfort caused by irritated skin, take a moment to dampen a cloth with cool water and delicately pat it onto the affected areas. This quick and easy remedy can effectively decrease inflammation and provide soothing relief.
Gentle Cleansing
Use a gentle cleanser to remove sunscreen, sweat, and impurities from your skin. Look for a mild cleanser that won't further strip your skin of its natural oils. Avoid harsh exfoliation or scrubbing, as sun exposure may make your skin more sensitive.
We recommend:
Beta Enzyme Cleanser. This Papaya and Salicylic Acid cleanser provides antioxidant protection to combat free radicals and sun damage with key ingredients including Papaya Fruit, Aloe Vera, Chamomile, and Green Tea Extract.
Revitalizing Cleanser. This cleanser contains a rich, anti-aging peptide complex with 11 botanical essential oils and extracts, including Aloe Vera and Cucumber.
Antioxidant-rich Products
Sun exposure increases free radical activity in the skin, leading to oxidative stress and premature aging. Incorporate antioxidant-rich products into your skincare routine to combat these effects. Vitamin C serums and green tea extracts are excellent choices as they help neutralize free radicals and promote skin repair.
We recommend:
Daily C&E Cocktail. This Peptide and brightening boost is a highly potent blend of antioxidants and protects against photoaging of the skin.
Soothing Products
Treat your skin to soothing skincare that contains ingredients like chamomile, cucumber, or oatmeal. Uncover the incredible advantages of these powerful ingredients known for their exceptional anti-inflammatory properties. Enhance your routine and revive sun-damaged skin with their calming effects, leaving you with a refreshed and youthful look that radiates beauty and energy.
We recommend:
Balancing Hydrator. This peptide botanical toner neutralizes and calms the skin’s PH balance with the use of key ingredients such as Chamomile Flower, Aloe Leaf, and Cucumber Fruit Extract.
Pro tip: Keep it in your beauty refrigerator for a cooling sensation.
Moisturize Overnight
Before bedtime, apply a nourishing and moisturizing night cream or facial oil to help your skin recover and repair while you sleep. Look for ingredients like ceramides and peptides that support the skin's natural barrier function and promote cell renewal.
We recommend:
Daily Riche. This whipped nighttime cream contains a blend of peptide complexes and ceramides to improve signs of aging and soothe and restore dull, dry skin.
Recovery Cream. Our ceramide-rich cream hydrates and repairs the skin’s barrier function. Recovery cream contains 4 types of ceramides to effectively repair and hydrate the skin while enzymes soothe and regulate inflammation.
Avoid Harsh Products
After sun exposure, avoid using products that contain harsh chemicals, fragrances, or alcohol. These can further irritate your skin and disrupt its healing process.
Remember, prevention is always better than cure. So, while enjoying the summer sun, wear a broad-spectrum sunscreen with a high SPF, seek shade when the sun is at its peak, and wear protective clothing and accessories.
Following these expert tips can help revitalize your skin after sun exposure and restore its health and radiance. Prioritize your skin's well-being, and it will thank you for years to come with a youthful and glowing complexion!