5 ways to treat your skin after sun exposure

We cannot prevent sun exposure completely. However hard we try we cannot be indoors all the time, all day long. For reasons or two or if our work demands we do need to step out during the day and it means direct exposure to the sun. Now, a smart person would have already inculcated sunscreen into their daily skincare habits. If not, please understand- Sun Screen is non-negotiable. 

However, moving further, this blog articulates various effective ways to treat and pamper your skin after sun exposure. Don’t necessarily wait for sunburns or your skin to turn agitated to try these remedies. It’s better to take precautionary steps and preventive care before your skin gets into an irrecoverable mode. 

So here are 5 effective ways to pamper your skin after being in sun for long. 

1. Soothe your skin

How you may ask? Well, our pantry and nature are loaded with ingredients that can instantly soothe our skin. For instance, aloe vera. This magical plant is known to heal and treat skin problems for centuries. Rub freshly cut aloe vera over your skin and let it play its magic.

This aloe vera juice from soap Eleiments is 100% natural and is safe for consumption too. Dab it over a cotton pad and apply it evenly over an affected area. Let it sit for a time being and wash it off when you need to step out again. 

Similarly, you can use Curd, Tomato, Papaya, and Multani Mitti (Fuller Earth) to soothe your skin. Apply them together in a pack and let your skin heal. 

2. Moisturize your skin

Not enough emphasis can be placed on the importance of moisturizers for your skincare. Never ever miss applying moisturizer. The easiest way to heal dry, irritated skin after sun exposure is to apply light water-based moisturizer. Let it sit to nourish and repair your skin. Further, Lather your skin with body butter and let it penetrate deep within the layers of your skin. It wouldn’t only treat damaged skin, it would restore skin’s lost elasticity. 

3. Hydrate

Excessive sun exposure would dehydrate your skin. It would draw all the fluid to the skin’s surface making it dry, agitated, red, and dehydrated. Well, sip in an ample amount of water to flush those toxins out and restore body fluids. As they say, healthier gut, healthier you. Drink enough fluids, vital Z’s, and ORS to restore strength after sun exposure. 

p.s.-Drink at least 3 liters of water every day. This is non-negotiable. 

4. Cold showers

Hop in a cold shower after a tiring day in the outdoors. Cold showers are known to soothe nerves and skin making you feel refreshed. Now, while you are in the shower gently exfoliate the skin to get rid of dead skin cells and tan marks.

This Body scrub grains from soap eleiments would exfoliate your skin gently without stripping off its essential oils. It’s loaded with tomato powder extracts, lemon, kaolin clay, and rice powder to detan your skin making it glow beautifully. 

5. Let it heal naturally

Don’t be harsh on your skin by trying too many things at a time. Let it heal naturally, Just keep the basics clear, Hydrate, moisturize, and Sunscreen. If the irritation and blisters persist for a long consult a dermatologist. However, just ensure that you give your skin enough time to heal on its own. 

Read others blogs:- 5 reasons why facemasks are essential for your skin 

Wrapping up, sun exposures can be quite daunting on your skin. While you enjoy your time being out, spend enough time to let your skin heal and rejuvenate from the sun exposure. Rest, you can always rely on nature whenever something goes wrong with your skin. Nature cures, always.