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    5 of the best after sun care products

    Updated:9 Dec 2016 5:23 PM | Posted by
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    Fell asleep in the sun? Missed a spot on your back? Simply ‘forgot’ to put sunscreen on? Bet you’re regretting that now your skin is red, hot and aching.

    Don’t worry, I’m not here to scold you. I understand that despite beautyheaven’s best efforts to permanently drill into everyone’s brains the importance of sunscreen, accidents can happen. But don’t turn your accident into a disaster. Save yourself all the tossing and turning in bed, painful pats on the back and uncomfortable showers by investing in an after sun product that will soothe your seething sunburn.

    BEST AFTER SUN PRODUCT #1 Banana Boat Aloe After Sun Gel

    Your skin will almost sizzle with relief as you apply this instantly cooling gel. It’s super hydrating too, so you’ll have less chance of any nasty peeling.

    BEST AFTER SUN PRODUCT #2 NIVEA Sun After Sun Spray

    So burnt you can’t even bare rubbing in a lotion? Count your lucky stars there’s a spray version available! Simply spritz on the sore area for a quick cool down.

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    BEST AFTER SUN PRODUCT #3 UV Triplegard Aloe Vera After Sun Soothing Gel

    This super gel uses aloe vera to soothe and hydrate, green tea to reduce inflammation and vitamin E to strengthen and protect the skin. Your sunburn won’t stand a chance.

     

    BEST AFTER SUN PRODUCT #4 AHAVA Aftersun Rehydrating Balm - Body & Face 

    If you’ve always been a bit apprehensive about applying after sun care to your face, you’ll be pleased to know AHAVA have formulated a soothing solution that can be used on your face and body. No more red noses!

     

    BEST AFTER SUN PRODUCT #5 SunSense Aftersun Creme Gel

    Yep, you can soothe your sunburn AND moisturise your skin in just one simple step. This crème gel easily absorbs and also helps to prevent further dehydration.

     

    Top tip: don’t wait for your red raw skin to show up before applying after sun care. It can sometimes take a few hours for sunburn to completely appear after exposure, so it’s better to be safe than sorry and apply a treatment straight after your outing in the sun. 

    Have you tried any of the above products? How do you like to soothe your sunburn?

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    itslinda 5 Apr 2016 4:35 PM

    :)

    Joanne182 18 Jan 2015 10:30 AM

    Definitely a good article

    Shop A Everyday 17 Jan 2015 4:24 AM

    These sound so soothing for the skin

    Britty1 14 Jan 2015 1:58 AM

    I love my Banana Boat Aloe After Sun Gel - must have!

    Pumpkiin 8 Jan 2015 12:53 AM

    I have an Aloe Vera plant by my front door that I use when ever I get sun burnt. I just cut off a leaf and then slice it long ways in half and rub it on. I was sceptical when I first tried it I was in Darwin at a friends house with horrific sun burn and the boys told me to try and i thought they were kidding but it works great it can rub off a bit on your clothes so make sure you are not wearing white when you put it on

    Elefante 7 Jan 2015 10:19 PM

    Fresh aloe vera is so soothing!

    Ronii 7 Jan 2015 3:21 AM

    very useful

    scorpio5 6 Jan 2015 12:28 PM

    Avon make a great Aloe Vera hydrating after sun gel,it's also very economically priced.

    bmill229 14 Jul 2014 1:11 AM

    I used Banana Boat Aloe After Sun Gel and the bottle broke.

    LozOliver 16 Feb 2014 3:45 AM

    ASAP soothing gel is the best after sun gel as it rehydrates and absorbs into the skin so it doesn't leave that sticky residue like some other products. Plays you can also store it in the fridge so it's instant relief after a day in the sun. Another remedy I like is bathing in black tea. Sounds weird but running a bath and adding 10-15 tea bags and soaking in in it for 15-20 minutes reduces redness, any swelling and also takes away the tight feeling in your skin!

    emzaau 27 Jan 2014 1:32 AM

    I have been diligent with sun protection so I haven't used after sun products for years.

    sega58 14 Jan 2014 5:55 AM

    I wish there was a product that had a bit of colour to it so you could see if you covered everywhere properly. The colour could then fade away. It would be so much easier to apply something like that to squirming children as well.

    Candyfairy 14 Jan 2014 3:36 AM

    I am always so careful as I just hate being sunburnt. But if I do I have found that if I constantly apply moisturiser over the area, like I mean a lot! As soon as it is absorbed apply more, then that stops the peeling.

    Jacquelinee 13 Jan 2014 2:36 AM

    I have that Nivea one, I like to use aloe vera with as little added chemicals as possible!

    Green_Jaguar 12 Jan 2014 7:04 AM

    I use SOLARCAINE SPRAY 150 mls that you can get from Chemist Warehouse. It has a local anaesthetic and anti bacterial action. Being a spray, it does'nt hurt as much on application.

    Jannz 12 Jan 2014 4:46 AM

    I was horribly burnt on my back as a child and have had some other bad burns since. Thankfullly as an adult I'm so much more careful! Aloe vera is amazing and any products with that as the main ingredient work really well.

    Beeper Pad 12 Jan 2014 4:14 AM

    I have been lucky enough not to have needed after sun care for a very long time! My mother taught me the importance of sunscreen at a very young age.

    von-nation 11 Jan 2014 2:42 PM

    I make sure I am slathered up before going into the sun. I remember the pain from my last sun burn! But I like the look of the AHAVA one.

    _Anita_ 11 Jan 2014 10:52 AM

    I think I really need to go out and buy some aloe vera lotion after my last burn

    Petal 11 Jan 2014 3:04 AM

    I don't think that you can beat pure aloe vera that you grow yourself or aloe vera gel e.g. Thursday Plantation, John Plunkett (pure aloe with just preservatives). When I was much younger and used to get lots of sunburns, I had cold baths with loads of tea bags. I think the tannins in the tea was meant to be soothing, but as it was so long ago I can't remember how effective this was.

    Maria 470 10 Jan 2014 8:58 PM

    The UV Tripplegard looks really good! Ill have to get some of that

    dream-angels 10 Jan 2014 11:42 AM

    i haven't tried any of these but sound great

    AmberB 10 Jan 2014 9:43 AM

    I haven't tried any of these.

    Chickybabe1 10 Jan 2014 8:31 AM

    Aloe vera gel is the best cure I have found for sunburn.

    Yasmine871 10 Jan 2014 7:26 AM

    Banana Boat also has sprays and stuff for after sun too, such great products they are, and easy too! :)

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