A day under the sun may leave you glowing, but what your skin really craves afterward is balance, hydration, and calm. Whether you’ve been lounging poolside or chasing golden hour, here’s how to bring your skin back to its most luminous, healthy state.
The Post-Sun Care
Skin
Hydration is everything. After a day outdoors, skin is often depleted. Reach for a light mist or essence, followed by a hydrating serum layered under a restorative moisturizer. Look for calming ingredients like aloe, centella asiatica, or niacinamide to bring down any post-sun flush.
“After a day out in the sun, it’s so important to show your skin some love. Start with a shower using mild-temperature water to soothe and avoid drying out the skin,this truly makes a difference. Follow with extra moisture from head to toe; I love using Veluxa Oil paired with Luxera Body Cream for a nourishing boost. Don’t forget your hair—this is the perfect time for a hydrating mask.. If you’ve had a bit too much sun, ease up on actives and exfoliants, and focus on calming, hydrating products. The MBR After Sun Mask is amazing for this, or any rich, soothing mask you love. And lastly, drink water—lots of it. When your body’s dehydrated, your skin is the first to feel it, so staying hydrated is key to keeping that glow going strong.” – Lana Nyman, Lead Esthetician
Biologique Recherche – L’Eauxygénante
This refreshing oxygenating mist soothes, hydrates, and calms stressed skin. Rich in antioxidants and silk extract, it boosts radiance while reducing inflammation and environmental stress.
Danucera – Mega Serum
A multi-corrective serum designed to calm, deeply hydrate, and restore balance. Formulated with bioactive botanicals, it targets inflammation and strengthens the skin barrier for a visibly soothed, healthy glow.
skinceuticals- hydrating b5 gel
Formulated with vitamin B5 (panthenol) to support skin repair and hyaluronic acid to attract and retain moisture, this lightweight, oil-free serum is the perfect post-sun treatment. It calms stressed, dehydrated skin, helps reinforce the skin’s natural barrier, and leaves it feeling smooth, plump, and refreshed.
Body
For the body, elevate the routine. After-sun care isn’t just for your face. A silky lotion or botanical oil massaged into the shoulders, chest, and limbs boosts skin’s recovery. Bonus: keep it in the fridge for an ultra-cooling moment.
Danucera – Veluxa Body Oil
A sumptuous oil that absorbs quickly to deeply hydrate and calm stressed skin. Rich in tamanu oil, rosehip, jojoba, meadowfoam, and vitamin E, it restores elasticity and reinforces the skin barrier, ideal after sun exposure or for soothing dry, irritated skin.
Cymbiotika- Healthy Glow
Recharge your radiance post-sun. Packed with antioxidants, plant-based ceramides, and hydrating lipids, Healthy Glow helps restore moisture balance, calm inflammation, and support skin barrier repair after sun exposure from the inside out.
MBR- Lipo Shower Gel
Gentle recovery starts in the shower. This luxurious, lipid-rich gel cleanses without stripping, while soothing and rehydrating sun-stressed skin. Infused with nourishing actives, it leaves skin soft, refreshed, and comforted after a day in the sun.
Hair
Sun exposure affects hair by making it vulnerable to UV damage, much like skin. Prolonged exposure to the sun can break down the protein structure of the hair, cause color to fade, and lead to brittleness and split ends.
“Sun exposure can cause color fading and damage. To protect your lovely locks, use a UV protectant spray. Don’t forget to wear a stylish hat for extra protection!” – Ashley Cantwell, Hair Stylist
Christophe Robin – Hydrating Leave-in Mist with Aloe Vera
Lightweight, leave-in mist infused with aloe vera to instantly hydrate, detangle, and soften hair without weighing it down. Ideal for daily moisture and shine.
Miriam Quevedo – Sublime Gold Leave-In Treatment Shield
A luxurious leave-in treatment enriched with micronized gold and keratin to protect, repair, and strengthen hair while enhancing shine and softness. Shields against heat and environmental stressors.
Miriam Quevedo – Glacial White Caviar Hydra-Pure Precious Elixir
This potent elixir is powered by white caviar and glacial water to deeply hydrate, restore, and rejuvenate hair. Delivers intense nourishment for silky, luminous results.
Lifestyle
Lifestyle plays a part, too. Stay hydrated from within. Sip chilled mineral water with citrus or cucumber, wear natural fibers, and relax. Let your skin (and your body) recover without rush. This is also a great time to incorporate soothing masks into your evening routine.
“After sun exposure, I love focusing on replenishment from the inside out. Hydrate with coconut water or mineral-rich fluids, nourish your body with antioxidant packed fruits like watermelon and berries, and support skin recovery with collagen and omega-3s. Beauty starts within.” – Taleah Young, LMT
Danucera – Cerabalm
MBR – After SUN Liquid Mask
And the final step? SPF.
Every single day, no exceptions. Because radiant skin isn’t just about capturing the glow, it’s about keeping it safe. Protect now to prevent damage later.
ISDIN – Eryfotona Actinica SPF 50
A 100% mineral sunscreen that not only protects against UVA/UVB rays but also helps repair sun damage. Lightweight, fast-absorbing, and ideal for daily use on sensitive or sun-stressed skin.
Valmont – Daily Veil SPF 30
A silky, zinc-based sunscreen that defends against UV damage while supporting skin regeneration. Infused with hydrating actives, it wears invisibly and comfortably under makeup.
Alastin – SilkSHIELD All Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30
A high-performance mineral SPF that shields against UV, blue light, and pollution while calming and repairing skin.
