From soothing gels to nourishing creams and cooling mists, we’ve rounded up the best ways to ease the sting, speed up healing, and save your summer skin.
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We’ve all been there: a little too much time basking in the summer sun, and suddenly your skin’s radiating more heat than your beach bonfire. While we fully support chasing that golden glow, sun protection is non-negotiable – but when you do overdo it, knowing how to treat a sunburn is key. Not sure where to start? From soothing gels to nourishing creams and cooling mists, we’ve rounded up the best ways to ease the sting, speed up healing, and save your summer skin.
Feeling hot and bothered? A few spritzes of this cult-fave French mist will calm the burn and reduce redness, stat. Ideal for sensitive skin and sun-stressed faces.
Replenish your skin barrier with this rich, ceramide-packed cream. It’s fragrance-free, dermatologist-approved, and safe for even the most tender sunburned spots.
With aloe, vitamin E, and cocoa butter, this creamy formula helps restore moisture while delivering a soothing dose of chill. Bonus: it smells like vacation in a bottle.
Tired eyes, meet your match – these aloe vera eye masks are like a little nap for your under-eyes, giving you that “I slept 8 hours” glow, even when your toddler (or Netflix) had other plans.
Sunburned and starting to peel? This post-blemish fave doubles as a hero for flaking, irritated skin thanks to peptides and panthenol. Think of it as rehab for your skin.
Once your burn starts to heal, it’s all about prevention. This ultra-light, gel-based sunscreen keeps skin hydrated and protected, so you don’t repeat the burn.
Sunburns may be an unfortunate side effect of summer fun, but with the right TLC, your skin will bounce back in no time. Now go forth—hat on, SPF slathered—and soak up those rays responsibly.
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