What does aftersun does?
Well that is one of the most awesome questions we expect to hear from a lot of readers of this blog.
Not too worry this post is meant to address it - not only that but also with tips on the correct use of these beauty products.
Firstly, What is an aftersun?
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Aftersun are more or less like moisturisers. Right? Obviously you would want to believe that aftersuns and moisturisers serve related functions for your skin.
And what are they?
- They help to dehydate the skin
- They restore the skin freshness - most importantly after series of exposure to the sun's ultraviolet radiation.
- They helps to protect the skin against ageing and wrinkles. One of the top causes of skin.
So there you've got it. An aftersun does almost the same thing that a moisturiser does. But does it mean that an aftersun is a moisturiser? May be not!
Most Aftersun lotions and creams are specifically labeled so - may contain more water content and more actively soothing natural ingredients to revitalize the skin; one of such is aloe vera, ........., and ........
What is after sun used for?
Basically, an aftersun is meant to be used following a sun's uv exposure .
The high moisture content and the aloe vera in majority of aftersun lotions helps your skin by locking in moisture into the skin, stops skin flaking and peeling and also gives the skin a shoothing cooling effect.
Additionally, an aftersun helps reduce painful sensations on skin caused by sun burns.
Aftersun or moisturiser, which should you go for?
Okay, it's already been stated that both aftersun lotion or cream and a moisturiser are almost on the same side of the coin. They both nourish your sking, protect against ageing due to sun exposure.
You may still want to ask which of the two should you opt for? An aftersun or a moisturiser?
But, the best tip however is to try your hands on the two, doing that will help you decide on the one you're most comfortable with. Okay, just the name and the formulations [ to a small extent ] makes the most of the difference.
Weather a moisturiser or an aftersun, the goal is to nourish, regenerate and moisturize your skin after some sun exposure.
And they both do that!
Does after sun help tan?
If you 're one of the peeps outhere searching for the best moisturisers to prolong a tan, you may as well know that picking a nice aftersun and applying it on your skin can surely do the job.
Aftersun creams's content have the right formulations and ingredients that help to nourish your skin and prolong the tan. Most importantly the aloe content of the lotions helps protect the skin from peeling.
The high moisture content of most aftersun creams and lotions are also effectively protect your skin from flaking and to some extent helps to keep your tan from fading.
So, does Aftersun help tan? Oh yea, it does! In fact, I won't recommend going into the sun without your moisturizer or an aftersun - or else you've got the natural taste for gulping gallons of water to prevent skin dehydration and peeling.
Nicolas Joss, a skin expert even recommend moisturising your skin daily after every exposure to sun.
When to apply aftersun
After sun just like the name suggest are meant to be applied after a long - or even a mild exposure to sun radiations.
Okay, that may mean a lot to different folks, really! So let's just say you may think of applying your an aftersun after some siesta on the beach or a stroll with a friend to a restaurant on a hot day.
Finally
Can Aftersun reverse the effect of sun's exposure on the skin? No, exposure of the human skin to the sun's ultraviolet rays causes destruction of the skin proteins and the DNA.
These reactions can not be reversed by merely slathering a copious quantity of an aftersun on the skin. A more secure appproach is to stay clear of the sun's Ultraviolet rays during it's peak hours.
But that does not rule out the need for an aftersun. Applying your aftersun, does help a lot in soothing the skin and cooling the skin after every exposure by locking in moisture into the skin and yes, really helps to repair such skins to a good extent.