What does aftersun do, does it cure sunburn and does aloe vera really work?
WE'RE willing to bet that you haven't been religiously applying your sunscreen during this heatwave.
So if you're looking more lobster-like than bronzed goddess right now, here's everything you need to know about the magic beauty product that is aftersun.
What does aftersun do?
Unsurprisingly, sunburnt skin requires something extra soothing.
And although there are plenty of aftersun products available on the market, the one thing they all have in common is their calming and restorative properties.
When you think about, sunburnt skin is actually just super dehydrated and sensitive.
So if you've been slacking on the sunscreen, look no further than a bottle of aftersun to restore skin's moisture. But let's be honest, it feels incredible on burned skin.
Does it cure sunburn?
Okay so nothing can actually "cure" sunburn, it's sun damage after all.
However aftersun's high water content cools down and hydrates hot, angry skin.
But before you slather yourself head-to-toe, it might be worth jumping in the shower beforehand.
Once the burnt skin has cooled down, the inflammatory proteins are released and therefore make skin more susceptible to super soothing aftersun.
How does aloe vera really work?
The gel inside aloe vera works wonders when it comes to treating wounds and sunburn.
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The active plant enzymes and naturally-occurring vitamins prevent the skin from peeling and reduces the time it takes to heal.
No wonder almost every single aftersun on the market contains the super stuff.