Your 3-Step Post-Sun Skincare Routine

Let’s set the ideal summer weekend scene: you’ve been in the sun all day (applying and reapplying SPF, ofc), your hair is lathered with hydrating oils, and you’re feeling perfectly sun kissed. You get home from the beach or pool and you’re ready for a big shower and slow night on the couch.

That big shower process means you did all the things: exfoliated from head to toe, applied a scalp scrub to avoid build-up from any hair product applied that day, treated your locks with a moisturizing mask, and maybe even gave yourself a quick face massage using a gentle cleanser. You know the drill.

And now we’ll fast-forward, post-shower. You’ve lathered your body with your favorite oil or body cream and it’s on to give your face an after-sun glow up.

Here’s what you’ll need to keep your skin hydrated, healthy, and happy.

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Apply a brightening exfoliating mask.

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Turmeric Brightening & Exfoliating Mask

Price: $50

Kora Organics

Turmeric’s active ingredient, curcumin, is best known for decreasing inflammation, which is always needed after being in the sun. The organic exfoliating mask also helps diminish dullness and lessen fine lines, which again is very necessary to keep your skin glowing post-pool day.

Soothe and de-puff with a chilled face roller.

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Stainless Steel Roller

Price: $35

Sacheu

We’ve shared this tip before: keep this stainless steel face roller in your fridge or freezer. The cold tool gliding on your sun-kissed face will not only feel amazing, but it will also help de-puff inflamed areas while rolling out toxins from any beverages you may have consumed during your day in the sun.

Hydrate with a burst of cool mist.

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Senia Facial Steamer

Price: $85

Vanity Planet

Of course, apply your current face serum or cream first, and then use this at-home facial steamer for a cooling effect. The breeze of chilly steam will also help lock in moisture.

There you have it, a simple and effective skincare routine to round out your self-care day/evening after an extended time in the sun.

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