Sunscreen and after sun care

[gail2]

have invested in some good facter sunscreen 50+ Is it worth getting an after sun spray if so any recommendations ?
cheers in advance
gail

 

[Inka]

I like the Banana Boat Aloe Vera gel @gail2 It’s cooling and soothing.

 

[helli]

I just use a good light moisturizer. It appears to be the same as after sun but cheaper and only has one use.

 

[gail2]

Thanks peeps for fast replys. i already use a good moisturizer as normal, will try that

 

[Inka]

Oops - just looked at my post again and realised I didn’t put the link. Here we are:

https://www.superdrug.com/skin/after-sun-care/banana-boat-aloe-vera-gel-230g/p/263877

 

[Thebearcametoo]

Aftersuns can be good for if you’ve caught the sun as they’re often more cooling than moisturising lotions and creams but hopefully the SPF will mean you avoid the need for them.


Just an FYI that certain meds may make you more sensitive to the sun and more intolerant of heat these can include antibiotics, NSAIDs, antihistamines, diuretics, some SSRIs and others.

 

[Lisa65]

I like Aveeno moisturising creamy oil, it's not specifically an after sun but it's good for regular moisturising of dry skin, especially as we get a bit older and more wrinkly!

 

[rebrascora]

I use a cheap Lidl Q10 anti ageing moisturiser for everyday use on my face and a cheap DermaV coconut body butter after showering. I don't seem to need anything else and since diagnosis 6 years ago and changing my diet, I don't seem to burn anymore and haven't bought or needed sun creams since then. I don't sunbathe but my arms and neck are regularly exposed whilst I walk or work outdoors. I used to burn, but it just doesn't happen anymore.

 

[gail2]

Aftersuns can be good for if you’ve caught the sun as they’re often more cooling than moisturising lotions and creams but hopefully the SPF will mean you avoid the need for them.


Just an FYI that certain meds may make you more sensitive to the sun and more intolerant of heat these can include antibiotics, NSAIDs, antihistamines, diuretics, some SSRIs and others.

im on a SSRIs thanks for the tip

 

[silver minion]

I would use an aftersun product with aloe Vera if I went pink. It seems to help after a nice cool shower.
As an ex ginger I always use high factor sunscreen as I still burn easily. Like @rebrascora I don't actively sunbathe but I do spend a lot of time in the garden. Always wear a sunhat. Sunburned scalp or ears is not pleasant.

 

[Jenty]

I recommend buying an aloe vera plant then just split the leaves and rub the gel inside on. Great for other burns too. A little sticky at first but really soothes burns. You might prefer an aloe vera product as mentioned above for travelling.

 

[Leadinglights]

I recommend buying an aloe vera plant then just split the leaves and rub the gel inside on. Great for other burns too. A little sticky at first but really soothes burns. You might prefer an aloe vera product as mentioned above for travelling.

Many years ago I had a whitlow on my finger and we were in South Africa and otherhalf's Mum rubbed some aloe vera plant on it and it went pretty pronto. She used it on all sorts of wounds and skin conditions. But there again she did used to go to a witch doctor