How to take care of your skin after a day in the sun
After a long day in the sun on holiday, grab a bottle of After Sun when you get back to your hotel room. But when we’re at home and living our busy lives, things are different. Surprisingly, the sun is still shining and can get quite warm, so it’s still recommended to use sunscreen every day to protect yourself from the sun.
After a long day in the sun, we still need to take care of our skin, even if you use sunscreen all day. Here are some quick tips on how to take extra care of your skin after a busy day.
Cool Shower
Showering is the best way to remove things like sunscreen, daily aggressors, and bacteria from your skin. Although it may be tempting to spray your skin with cold water, if you realize you’ve been in the sun and have a minor sunburn, the extra cold water can be very painful! Sunburned skin needs to be cooled, but not frozen. So try a cold shower or a quick bath. Without the extreme drop in temperature, you’ll find that your skin is able to recover and heal faster.
Moisturize
No, you may not be on holiday, but you can still use an after sun cream to take care of your skin after spending some time in the sun. If you don’t want to use an after-sun cream, a light liquid moisturizer will do the same job. Be sure to choose a lightweight formula that will hydrate without restricting the remaining warmth of your skin with a thick cream moisturizer. Not only does this feel uncomfortable, but the skin doesn’t get a chance to breathe, which can lead to overheating and damage.
Peeling
Before we get into this tip, we just want to make it clear that if your skin is actually burned, you should avoid exfoliating. Since your skin is already damaged and sensitive from overexposure to UV rays, it’s best not to exfoliate because the damage to your skin cells will penetrate deeper into the skin, leading to long-term damage and premature aging of the skin.
However, if you have managed to stay in the sun without getting sunburned, it’s best to use a gentle exfoliant like our Activated Charcoal Face Scrub to remove any sunscreen residue or buildup of everyday invaders and bacteria from your skin. Clogging your skin pores can lead to blackheads, blemishes, and spots! Not only that, but you’ll also be able to show off your sun-kissed glow faster!
Drink Water
No matter how long we spend outside during the day, it always has a drying effect on the skin. It’s therefore important to drink enough water during and after your sun exposure to replace the fluids lost after a day of fun in the sun.
If you don’t drink enough, the skin on your body and face will feel tight, uncomfortable, look wrinkled, and contribute to an overall aged look.
Hydrate
This last tip goes hand in hand with the previously mentioned advice on keeping your water intake up. Our Marine Hydrating Mask is packed with deep-acting marine ingredients that deliver powerful antioxidants to help fight signs of aging, which are often accelerated by exposure to UVA and UVB rays. Using a mask is the quickest way to absorb the powerful ingredients that balance and restore your skin’s water balance and nourish it while smoothing the look of fine lines and wrinkles.
So here are some quick, safe tips to help you care for your skin after a day in the sun. Whether you’re on a boat or at home, this simple advice will give you peace of mind that your skin will be protected and looking its best.
