Aftersun Lotions

There's one simple trick to keeping a rich golden tan – moisturize! More specifically, moisturizing with after sun lotions. A quality aftersun lotion contains anti-inflammatory medication, Aloe Vera and Vitamin E. When applied regularly these lotions help to cool the skin and prevent peeling, if used immediately following sun exposure. As well these lotions can be used as an effective sunburn treatment due to the natural benefits of Aloe Vera, and can even prevent sunburns from peeling.

I personally like to apply after sun lotions no more than 1 hour after my sunbathing or indoor tanning session. I find they're most effective if applied to clean skin so I first shower off the outdoor or indoor tanning lotion. This ensures the after sun lotion is applied to clean skin, allowing it to deeply penetrate and hydrate the epidermis.

It's sad but I don't think many people appreciate the importance of aftersun suncare products. On my most recent vacation to Mexico I ran across two people that had clearly worked hard on their tan. They had a nice dark color but their tan was ruined because their skin was peeling and falling off in clumps! It's ashame because peeling skin is so easy to avoid. If they had only applied a quality after sun lotion or the best skin moisturizer they would have returned from their vacation with a perfect tan.