Skin exposed to the sun does not just heal itself and recover on its own. UV rays break down the lipid barrier, increase water loss and trigger inflammation that can last for days.
This is why the hours and days after sun exposure matter as much as the protection worn during it. Proper after sun care calms the skin and helps the hydrolipidic barrier rebuild itself. LE PURE after sun products are certified organic and vegan.
After sun for both the face and the body is crucial, because the skin is one interconnected organ, and how we care for it in one place affects how it regenerates elsewhere.
The ideal aftersun face ritual combines a high concentration of plant antioxidants and essential fatty acids from cold-pressed plant oils and butters.
If the skin is slightly red aftersun exposure, the main objective is calming and repairing:
Once the skin has calmed and shows no signs of redness, continue with the following routine:
Applying an aftersun routine on the body skin is extremely important, since the skin of the body and the skin of the face share the same microcirculation, lipid barrier and inflammatory signals.
When the body’s skin is dehydrated or inflamed, it can show up on the face as dullness, sensitivity or signs of fatigue: