THE COOLING AFTER EFFECT

This weekend was a party and you probably enjoyed a BBQ or terrace in the sun. And so you should have. But now you should also take care of yourself. Just like drinking some water after having three bottles of wine (we’ve all been there), lotioning up after sunbathing’s also a good idea.

The three big advantages
That day in the sun was probably so much fun and you surely used enough sun lotion. So you don’t have to worry. Still, it was quite a taxing on your skin even if you’re not burnt. After Sun has three big advantages. It works cooling (which makes that tingling feeling at night go away) and it works hydrating (which prevents you from becoming a dried-up apple). The biggest advantage is probably that After Sun also prolongs your tan. You’ll peel less quickly, or not, and you’ll prevent skin ageing. The better you take care of your skin after the sun, the longer you’ll have that tan.

Lotion up!
Use lotion before hitting the sun, logical, but also afterwards. I can hear you think, why not just body lotion? Body lotions often contain perfume and that’s not good. The skin’s a bit more sensitive after the sun and body lotions can then irritate the skin. In After Sun are cooling and softening ingredients like Aloë Vera, which respons way better to the skin at a time like this.

Smart tip
It’s not only great to take a shower after a day at the beach, it’s also smart. Lukewarm water will rinse off bits of remnant sun lotion, sand, and other filth. Afterwards, use a good After Sun and lotion up. Trust me, you’ll be happy the day after.

A list of After Suns
1. A big jar with a thick cream that feels very light on the skin. The cream also gives you a nice pearl shimmer after applying it on the skin.
Creme Nacree, After Sun, 200 ml, € 33, Biotherm
2. It’s got a very cooling effect after a day in the sun. Really chilly, but really good.
After Sun Icy Protection, 200 ml, € 13,49, L’Oréal Paris
3. This after sun consists of two phases. It’s a dry oil that’s absorbed quickly and doesn’t leave behind a greasy feeling. Bi-Phase After Sun Dry Oil, € 22,95, Collistar
4. Daily nourishing after sun milk.
Capital Soleil, 300 ml, € 26, Vichy
5. Lancome Soleil Bronzer After Sun is a silky smooth, rich, and refreshing after sun milk that cools the skin, nourishes it, and gives a glow after a day in the sun.
Soleil Bronzer After Sun Milk, € 36, Lancome
6.Suncover SPF 30, 1000 ml, for face and body, € 34,95, Smeerjein.nl

7. An after sun that smells fresh and contains tangerine and orange blossom. They’ve also got a great after sun for the lips. After Sun Gelee, € 32, Michael Kors

8. Deliciously cool 10 minute mask that alleviates sun kissed skin immediately. It prevents peeling and ensures your tan lasts longer.
Soothing after sun mask, 92,30, Sensai

9. Repairs and nourishes the skin and all its rather special ingredients also prevent skin ageing.

Sunleÿa
Age Minimizing after-Sun Care, Sisley

10. A great spray that also helps against fine lines. Perfect match

Soin Après Soleil Réparateur Visage et Décolleté, € 35,95, Clarins

11. A milky mist that contains Cell-Protect Complex that works anti-oxidative and cel protective.
After Sun Brume Apres Soleil, € 28,80, Payot

12. Want to hold on to that tan for as long as possible? Use this.
After Sun Tan Maximizer, € 33,15, Lancaster

13. Compensates sun caused hydration loss and calms, hydrates, and sublimates the skin. Also not entirely unimportant, it makes sure your tan lasts longer.

Bronze Après-Soleil Baume de Monoï, € 36,50, Dior

14. Soft lotion with aloë vera.

After Sun rescue balm, € 27, Clinique