COOL DOWN: AFTER-SUN PRODUCTS FOR CARE AFTER SUN BATHING

The sun stimulates the production of the happiness hormone serotonin and gives our skin a beautiful tan. But at the same time, exposure to the sun means stress for the skin: UV rays cause it to lose moisture and its cell structure is attacked. Just as important as effective sun protection are after-sun products that restore lost moisture to the skin and relax and soothe it after sunbathing. Many after-sun products also have a cooling, refreshing effect.

Valuable care for sun-stressed skin: tailor-made after-sun care

After-sun products are not only available for the body, but also for the face or hair. What they all have in common is that they restore lost moisture to the skin and help repair sun damage with effective ingredients such as aloe vera, allantoin, jojoba oil or other nourishing substances.

• The most classic après sun product is the After Sun Lotion, which is applied to the skin after showering.
• A after-sun cream has a richer formulation and is therefore ideal for dry or mature skin types.
• Particularly mild and non-drying shower gels and shampoos soothe and nourish skin and hair.
• Remoistening After-Sun Sprays provide the skin with moisture and are particularly pleasant in warmer temperatures. They absorb quickly and calm redness.
• A lipid-free After-Sun Gel or an after-sun moisturizer does not strain the skin and is absorbed particularly quickly. Also ideal for skin types that are prone to sun-related allergic reactions.

After-sun products are generally characterized by an easily spreadable, quickly absorbed consistency. Their lipid content is usually lower than that of ordinary body care creams or lotions. The skin feels pleasantly cool as soon as it is applied, as après sun products usually have a higher Natural Moisturizing Factor (NMF).

Our product recommendations for sun-stressed skin

Soothing and anti-inflammatory thanks to alpine rose extract and bisabolol: The Med Beauty Swiss Sun Care After Sun Gel acts like a thirst quencher for stressed skin after the sun. Cactus extracts, which are rich in flavonoids, polysaccharides and vitamins as well as minerals such as calcium, magnesium and sodium, immediately relax the skin and ensure lasting moisture.

The THALGO Hydra Soothing Lotion ensures a long-lasting, well-groomed tan: The cooling gel soothes sun-stressed skin with jojoba and wheat germ oil, aloe vera and allantoin soothe redness and provide moisture.

And what does our cosmetics expert say?

“Over the course of a sunny day, our skin stores a lot of heat. Veins become enlarged and this often causes the skin to look red. Normal cosmetic care is not as well absorbed immediately after sunbathing. It's best to leave all classic cosmetics at home and treat your skin to a cooling change. A milky, light emulsion or an anti-aging sun repair cream immediately relaxes and soothes the skin. Be generous with these products because the skin needs an extra dose of moisture after the sun.

During the time in the sun, our skin builds up the so-called light callus to protect it, which refers to the thickening of the stratum corneum. But she wants to get rid of it quickly after her vacation and is starting to lose her temper. This means we lose our beloved tan more quickly. We can significantly delay this process by using moisturizing après sun emulsions on the body instead of normal body care. The tan lasts so much longer. After-sun products are the absolute seasonal favorite!”

Your skin expert,
Ulrike Keller-Knobelspies

Practical care tips and home remedies for care after sunbathing

You can also do your skin good after the sun with tried and tested home remedies:

• High-quality native oils such as almond, apricot or grape seed, argan, wild rose or coconut oil are suitable as skin-nourishing after-sun body care. Shea or cocoa butter also gives sun-stressed skin suppleness.
• The tried and tested method for cooling sun-irritated skin is Yoghurt or curd packs, which, thanks to their high moisture and protein content, soothe, regenerate and have a smoothing, firming effect.
• A cucumber and yoghurt pack repairs the skin's protective acid mantle and provides moisture. To do this, grate a large piece of cucumber and mix it with a few tablespoons of natural yogurt with 3.5% fat content. Apply to the affected areas of the body, leave on for 20 minutes and then rinse with lukewarm water.
• Wet apple cider vinegar or lemon juice compresses relieve sun irritation and cool.
• A Mint tonic has a refreshing effect and can be made from five bags of peppermint tea and ½ liter of water.
• A buttermilk or kefir bath relaxes irritated skin and cools it. To do this, add 1 cup of buttermilk or kefir to lukewarm or cool bath water.

After-sun care from the inside

You can also support the skin from the inside to repair damaged cell structures after sunbathing:

• Drink a lot, e.g.b Water or unsweetened tea, juice spritzer or cool fruit shakes to provide the skin with enough moisture. The circulation also benefits from a balanced water balance.
• Eat lots of fresh vegetables and fruit, which are rich in fiber, vitamins and minerals and provide valuable building blocks for the regeneration of sun-stressed skin cells.
• Pay attention to valuable fats from sea fish, nuts, olives and avocados. High-quality oils support the suppleness of your skin.

Do you have any questions about our after-sun products or other cosmetic highlights from our online shop? Call us – we would be happy to advise you in a personal conversation!