No matter how well we look after our skin in the summer heat, we have all had to deal with a little sun burn. Leaving our skin red, hot, sore and often tight, sun burn needs to be treated quickly in order to relieve the feeling and appearance of your skin after too much sun.
In addition to after sun care for your body, choosing refreshing and cooling skincare products for your complexion is the perfect way to take down any redness and soothe your skin.
Not only will these products instantly relieve your skin, cooling upon application, they also work to calm and reduce any signs of redness or irritation, gradually restoring the natural glow and tone of your skin.
The best cooling skincare
We've gathered together our favourite calming skincare products to help you take care of your skin this summer after a little too much sun exposure.
1. Skimono Beauty Face Mask for After Sun 25ml
Combining the cooling, calming properties of Aloe Vera, Cucumber and Edelweiss, the
Skimono Beauty Face Mask For After Sun helps to soothe skin that feels hot and tight after exposure to a bit too much sun.
Deeply hydrating, the mask replaces moisture which may have been lost from your skin, boosting its elasticity as vitamins and antioxdiants work to repair your skin and alleviate dryness. In just thirty minutes, your skin will feel refreshed, comfortable and soothed.
2. Avène Thermal Spring Water Spray for Sensitive Skin 300ml
Refresh and cool your skin in an instant with the
Avène Thermal Spring Water. Specially designed for delicate and sensiticve skin types, the lightweight mist soothes irritated skin, creating a barrier over your complexion to provide long-lasting relief and comfort. Ideal for cooling sun burn, the
Thermal Spring Water can be used on your face or all over your body to take down soreness and redness.
4. Origins Original Skin Cooling Finishing Primer (60ml)
When your skin is sore and irritated from too much sun, applying products the following day can seem daunting. The
Origins Original Skin Cooling Primer is the perfect product to wear to soothe and beautify your complexion the day after you've burnt in the sun.
Enriched with Willowherb, the primer delivers ice-cold moisture and hydration to your skin in the form of a lightweight foam. Suitable for all skin types, the
Original Skin Cooling Primer restores luminosity and refines the texture of yoru skin to rejuvenate your complexion. With an added bonus on a natural-looking tint to combat redness, the primer makes the perfect post-sun product.
5. SkinCeuticals Phyto Corrective Masque Gel 60ml
Calm and cool your skin with the
Phyto Corrective Masque from SkinCeuticals. Specially designed for reactive, sensitive skin, the mask cools and repairs your complexion to restore long-lasting comfort. Harnessing the soothing powers of Cucumber, Thyme and Olive, the mask minmises visible redness and refreshes your skin upon application. Hyaluronic Acid in the mask also works to hydrate and plump your complexion, leaving your skin smooth and soft.
With so many benefits, the
Phyto Corrective Mask makes the perfect product to calm your skin after too much sun and even works to combat reactivity caused by salt water and chlorine.
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