A day in the sun feels like summer, freedom and relaxation - but UV radiation is a real challenge for your skin. Although the sun can release happiness hormones, it dries out the skin, promotes inflammation, accelerates skin ageing and can lead to hyperpigmentation in the long term. This makes targeted after-sun care that soothes, regenerates and protects all the more important. In this article, you'll find out how to take optimum care of your skin after sunbathing - and which products really help.
1. Soothing is now key
After a day in the sun, your skin needs one thing above all else: rest. Frequent symptoms such as tightness, slight redness or a feeling of heat show that your skin is overwhelmed. Now is the right time for targeted care with anti-inflammatory active ingredients.
Our tip: DERMA EXPERT Redness Relief Serum is a real all-rounder when it comes to stressed and irritated skin. It immediately soothes sun-stressed skin, has an antioxidant effect and strengthens the skin barrier - ideal for the first signs of sunburn. It also protects against future skin damage and prevents premature skin ageing.
2. Moisturise - preferably in depth
UV rays strip your skin of moisture - even if you don't notice it straight away. The result: skin looks dull, tight and is more prone to irritation.
The solution: treat yourself to the COLLAgen3D™ Gel Mask - a cooling moisture booster with highly concentrated, micromolecular collagen. It soothes, intensively hydrates and helps to neutralise oxidative stress. Ideal for quick regeneration after sunbathing - best used chilled for an extra boost of freshness.
3. Night care with an effect - for repair while you sleep
Your skin's regeneration phase runs at full speed at night - this process is particularly crucial after UV stress. With targeted night care, you can help your skin to repair itself.
Our favourite: Collagen Night Serum Sensitive soothes sensitive, sun-stressed skin, provides it with intensive moisture and strengthens the skin structure. It reduces redness and ensures a visibly smoother complexion - perfect as a gentle after-sun night treatment.
What to do with initial sun damage or hyperpigmentation?
UV radiation stimulates melanin production - this can lead to so-called pigmentation spots. These usually appear as irregular, darker areas of skin, especially on the face, décolleté and hands.
Our recommendations:
- Daily sun protection is a must - even on cloudy days. Try our DERMA EXPERT Cellular Sun Shield Fluid SPF50+, which protects against pigmentation spots and soothes irritated skin.
- Complete your routine with AHA exfoliants to remove dead skin cells and minimise pigmentation irregularities. The EXFOLIANT SYSTEM 10% AHA Active Exfoliant Resurfacing Liquid helps to refine the skin's appearance and promotes rapid regeneration.
- Particularly effective: collagen care that strengthens the skin structure and supports cell renewal. In addition to the Collagen Night Serum Sensitive, also include the Collagen Day Serum Sensitive in your routine. The serum with 97% skin-identical collagen stimulates collagen synthesis and promotes skin elasticity.
Conclusion: After-sun is not a luxury, but skin health
Well thought-out after-sun care is essential to protect the skin from permanent damage and keep it healthy and radiant in the long term. Use soothing, moisturising and antioxidant products - your skin will thank you for it.