Glow without the damage 🌞☁️ Your soft & simple guide to sun-safe skin.

 

Sun Protection & After-Sun Care Essentials: Glow Smart This Summer

Let’s talk about the real summer skincare heroes, not just your glow serum, but your SPF squad and post-sun repair crew. Whether you’re beachside, city-strolling, or just existing under the blazing sun, protecting and repairing your skin is non-negotiable.

This guide is your soft, simple, step-by-step routine to love your skin before and after the sun 

Step 1: Prep with SPF — Every. Single. Day.

Sunscreen isn’t just for beach days. It's your daily shield against UV damage, early aging, and pigmentation. Go for a lightweight broad-spectrum SPF 30+ that suits your skin type.

🔹 Oily skin? Try gel or water-based formulas

🔹 Dry skin? Go for creamy, hydrating sunscreens

🔹 Wearing makeup? Finish with SPF spray or cushion

Pro Tip: Don’t forget your neck, ears, and hands!

Step 2: Layer Up Your Protection

Think of your routine like armor:

• Start with a moisturizer with SPF for base protection

• Add a dedicated facial sunscreen for higher coverage

• Reapply every 2-3 hours (yes, even indoors if near windows!)

Top Picks: La Roche-Posay Anthelios, Supergoop! Glow Screen, Bioré UV Aqua Rich

Step 3: After-Sun = Your Skin’s Cool Down

Sun’s down? Time to repair and soothe. Even if you don’t burn, your skin still needs TLC.

Use:

• Aloe Vera Gel (cooling + calming)

• After-sun masks with ingredients like cucumber or centella

• Hydrating toners/essences to balance moisture loss

Skip harsh exfoliants or retinols right after sun exposure; your skin needs comfort, not chaos.

Step 4: Lock in Moisture

Use a rich, calming moisturizer to restore the skin barrier. Think ceramides, hyaluronic acid, and squalane. It’s like a big glass of water for sun-thirsty skin.

Use this step overnight for soft, plump skin by morning.

Extra Glow Girl Tips:

• Wear wide-brim hats & UV-blocking sunglasses

• Drink extra water after being outside

• Keep a mini aloe mist in your bag for on-the-go refreshment

• Use SPF lip balm, your lips burn, too!