The sun has got his hit hat on (finally) and is shining its rays on the many ‘sun-hungry’ of us but when we are exposed to intense bursts of sunshine, the skin can be put through its paces and sunburn is no joke. After your skin has been exposed to heat and UVA and UVB rays several things happen to it besides the immediate skin darkening and gradual darkening over the next few days. The cells get damaged triggering redness and inflammation, collagen and elastin gets destroyed damaging the skin’s support structure causing it to sag and wrinkles to form and the complexion can become dehydrated and itchy especially if you’ve really overdone it.
While no one sets out to get sunburnt it can happen to the best of us – even those who slather on the factor 50, wear sun hats and stay out of the sun between 11am and 3pm (as we all should)!
If you love spending time basking in the sun, sunbathing or enjoying outdoor activities in hot and sunny weather its crucial to make sure that you’re looking after your skin both while it’s exposed to the sun and when you get back inside. A good broad-protection sunscreen should be considered non-negotiable when it comes to protecting your skin but it’s not the only skincare product to have on hand this summer. To help skin recover post-sun, it is essential to use an effective aftersun to prevent today’s sun exposure from becoming tomorrow’s visible damage!
Introducing an aftersun to your seasonal arsenal not only comforts stressed skin but offers a whole host of limb-loving properties too. Different from body moisturisers they are lightweight and packed with a higher concentration of water and infused with anti-inflammatory actives but the trouble is not all aftersun products are created equal and the purity grades of ingredients can impact the effectiveness of the product, so it is important to invest in a worthy one!
Much more than just your run of the mill aftersun Gatineau’s Tan Accelerating Lotion will be your sun cream’s best friend this summer and a serious mainstay addition to your resort suitcase and post trip skincare collection. A face and body lotion which promises to activate your natural tan before you even see the sun, soothe post-sun skin, alleviate peeling AND prolong the life of your tan, there isn’t much this award-winning formula can’t do.
Like a drink of water or cooling towel for your heat-soaked body, this lotion glides on like a dream instantly comforting sun seared limbs and reducing the sensation of hot skin with its blend of soothing Allantoin and hydrating Vanilla Extract. The addition of Narcissus Bulb Extract (that’s from Daffodils FYI) slows down the ageing process by increasing cell durability and elasticity whilst replenishing Grapeseed Oil is bursting with antioxidants to protect your complexion from the harmful UV elements whilst restoring skin to its velvety best.
The icing on the cake comes down to the Melanin Activating Peptide Complex which has been specially developed for those who want to prolong their beautiful holiday tan while soothing their sun-exposed skin as it amplifies melanin synthesis and ensures a long-lasting tan way after the sun has set.
The gold standard of aftersun, Tan Accelerating Lotion keeps the summertime going long after you’ve returned home and will ensure your skin is sunshine ready from sunrise to sundown.
Lucy x
