It is with a heavy heart that I must inform you, that I did the unthinkable. I went to a beach thinking that a day of overcast mixed with moments of sun would do me no harm. I was wrong. Terribly wrong. I should have taken my own advice to practice safe sun; yet, these things happen. Now it is time for me to explain to sunbathers everywhere, how to treat a brutal sunburn.
Beyond the obvious treatments such as rest, lots of water and Advil, there are indeed products that are tailored to suit the needs of a clueless sun worshipper. By all means, let me share with you the items that have been saving my skin for the past day and a half because Lord knows, everyone hates to peel.
Let's begin!
Step 1: Cool and Soothe
Avene Thermal Spring Water
Once you get home, the first symptom you are usually feeling is excessive heat. Thermal Water(s) can be used for many different things; diaper rash, after hair removal and most importantly, burns. For those of you wondering what it is that a spray form of water could possibly do, here's some background info via Avene's informative website:
"Avène Thermal Spring Water originates as rain. However, the 40-year journey through the Cevennes Mountain aquifer produces thermal spring water ideally suited for the care and management of sensitive skin.
It gradually becomes infused with trace elements and silicates, achieving a perfectly balanced mineral composition ideal for sensitive skin. Avène soothes, softens, and restores skin’s natural balance. Over 300 stringent biological, pharmacological and clinical studies have clearly demonstrated the skin-healing and soothing benefits of Avène Thermal Spring Water. Even beyond sensitive skin treatment, this therapy has been used for centuries at the Hydrotherapy Center to address a variety of more severe dermatological conditions such as atopic dermatitis, psoriasis, ichthyosis and burns.
The Avène skincare brand was created to capture the same healing benefits to soothe sensitive skins worldwide. Formulated with Avène Thermal Spring Water and bottled directly from the source of the spring, the Avène skincare brand addresses the needs of all types of sensitive skin."
So what will it do for you? Besides providing immediate comfort, Thermal Water will help to soothe your burn and tone down redness. Available in multiple sizes, you can always carry one on the go, whenever you feel you need a quick spritz.
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Step 2: Hydrate
Clarins After Sun Moisturizer
Once you've cooled off a bit, it is time to put some moisture back into your skin. Although many people tend to purchase some sort of gel containing Aloe, they don't realize that it is not the best choice when looking for something meant to hydrate the skin. I typically choose something that is a rich moisturizer; your skin may not feel dry just yet, but in order to prevent peeling, you must ensure that the product you use is ultra-hydrating.
This must-have after sun from Clarins is a perfect solution. It is described as:
"An after sun skin soother with a comforting, highly moisturizing texture to soothe and intensively hydrate the skin, and quickly restore its softness and freshness."
Like I said before, in order to prevent your skin from peeling, I would apply this moisturizer to all areas, one to three times per day. Not only will it provide comfort, but it will also help your burn progress into a beautiful tan. Yay!
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Step 3: Face Care
Korres Yoghurt Instant Soothing Gel
As we all know, the skin on our face is much different than the skin on the rest of our body. This is why it is important to treat a burn on the face a bit differently than elsewhere. This fabulous product from Korres is:
"A soothing gel that provides instant comfort to distressed and environmentally irritated skin. Based on the Greek tradition of applying yoghurt to sunburned skin, Korres introduces this extra-soothing and moisture-boosting gel. For all distressed and environmentally irritated skin, this product delivers instant comfort. It is formulated with real edible yoghurt that calms skin while providing a light cooling effect."
You can apply this gel under and/or over your daily facial moisturizer. Apply throughout the day as needed.
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I think that we can all agree that the moral of the story is this:
Protect your skin.
That's all for now,
Stay tuned.
dear lady