Can after-sun repair be used as sun protection? After-sun repair is as important as sun protection.

The summer sun is really strong. Even if you do a good job of sun protection, you will still be hurt by ultraviolet rays if you are not careful. It is common for skin to be sunburned in the summer, so we must actively do a good job of post-sun repair. So, can after-sun repair be used as sun protection?

Can after-sun repair be used as sunscreen?

After-sun repair cannot be used as sunscreen. All after-sun repairs are not as effective as the initial sun protection, so when you go out, you must remember to do sun protection first. Of course, the summer sun is really strong. Even if you do a good job of sun protection, you will still be hurt by ultraviolet rays if you are not careful. Skin exposed to the sun is very fragile. If it is not repaired in time, it will not only get tanned, but may also develop spots and wrinkles. Therefore, after-sun repair is equally important.

What counts as a sunburn?

If your skin becomes darker, redder, swollen, and peeling after sun exposure, and you experience dizziness, hot and cold sensations, etc., you are considered to be sunburned. If there is just some discomfort on the skin, you can use after-sun repair products to repair it. If you experience symptoms such as dizziness or fever, you must seek medical attention immediately.

Three steps to after-sun repair

1. Cooling and calming (1-3 hours after sun exposure)

After being exposed to the sun, if you feel your face is hot, burning, or even slightly stinging, then you should consider the issue of after-sun repair, because you are most likely sunburned. At this time, don't rush to apply sunscreen or apply ice directly to your face. These will cause greater irritation to the skin which is in a fragile period. The alternation of cold and hot will make the skin more prone to allergic symptoms.

So the best way to cool and calm the skin at this time is to use some gentle spray. The fine mist of the spray can evenly cover the face and take away the heat. The spray ingredients are relatively simple, natural and non-irritating. The trace elements contained in the water can play a repairing and calming role.

2. Repair the barrier (1-3 days after sun exposure)

After two or three days of sun exposure, the skin will gradually turn darker. But remember not to rush to use some whitening products at this time. Because the skin is still in the recovery period at this time, the large amount of water lost by the skin after sun exposure has not yet been replenished, so this period mainly focuses on hydrating to ensure that the skin is adequately hydrated.

During this period, you can use some lighter lotions, creams, and apply some facial masks. Do not use those with whitening and freckle-removing effects. You should choose products that mainly focus on moisturizing and hydrating. Try not to use sheet masks, because sheet masks can easily suffocate the skin and cause dermatitis. You should use some gel-like smearable masks, which are more breathable and suitable for use during the skin recovery period.

3. Skin whitening (3-5 days after sun exposure)

When the skin is basically stable, you can use some whitening products, such as essence containing VC and its derivatives, which is relatively mild and less irritating. It is also an essence that can prevent the skin from darkening. You can use this type of whitening product at this time. Oral whitening pills are also very effective in whitening after sun exposure, but you must choose big brands and never use products without any quality assurance.