After sun lotion

After-sun lotion is intended for skin care after sun exposure, spending time at the seaside, pool, mountains or outdoors for a longer period. After sun exposure, the skin may often feel dry, tight, warm to the touch or more sensitive, so light, hydrating and soothing textures are suitable.

Within the After-sun care category, after-sun lotions, balms and creams are used as the final step after showering and removing salt, chlorine, sweat or sand from the skin.

After-sun lotion does not replace SPF protection. SPF products are used before and during sun exposure, while after-sun products are applied after spending time in the sun, when the skin needs additional hydration and comfort restoration.

After-sun lotions available at ApotekaOnline

Who is after-sun lotion for?

• People who have spent time in the sun, at the seaside, pool or outdoors for a longer period
• Skin that feels dry, tight, warm or more sensitive after sun exposure
• Hydrating and soothing the skin after UV exposure
• Body areas such as shoulders, back, arms, legs and areas exposed to the sun
• Complementing the sun protection routine during summer, holidays and sunny days

How to choose after-sun lotion?

If you want a soothing balm for skin care after the sun, Sebamed Sun After soothing balm 150 ml can be a good choice. It is suitable when the skin needs a pleasant feeling of cooling, hydration and comfort after time spent outdoors.

For after-sun skin care with panthenol, Top Ten Panthenol Forte after-sun cream 100 ml can be selected. Panthenol is a common ingredient in products for the care of dry, tight and sun-exposed skin.

How to use after-sun lotion properly?

After-sun lotion, balm or cream is applied after showering, to clean and dry skin. Before application, showering with lukewarm water is recommended, without aggressive soaps, rough towel rubbing or additional skin irritation.

Apply the product in a sufficient amount to areas exposed to the sun. With dry or tight skin, application can be repeated during the day as needed. If the skin is very red, painful or has blisters, medical advice is necessary.

After-sun lotion, dark spots and redness

After-sun lotions and balms may help restore a hydrated and comfortable skin feeling, but they do not remove dark spots and hyperpigmentation. For skin prone to dark spots, regular SPF protection before sun exposure and reapplication during the day are most important.

For skin prone to redness, rosacea or stinging, after sun exposure it is important to choose products suitable for sensitive skin and avoid further overheating, aggressive scrubs and fragranced products. If redness is intense, painful or worsening, dermatological advice is recommended.

Pharmacist’s advice

Use after-sun lotion after showering and removing salt, chlorine or sweat from the skin. Apply it to clean and dry skin, especially to areas exposed to the sun. These products do not replace SPF protection. If blisters, severe pain, swelling, fever, nausea, headache, weakness or redness that spreads and worsens appears, medical advice should be sought.

Ljubica Barbulović, Master of Pharmacy

Tips and useful guides

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