19. A tube of Burt’s Bees After Sun soother if you find yourself a wee bit burnt after a long beach day soaking up the sun. Apply this all over the sunburn to help give some sweet relief from the pain, itching, and heat.
This product is formulated without parabens, phthalates, petrolatum or SLS.
Promising review: “Whenever someone I know has a sunburn, I become that super annoying product-pusher friend. I tell everyone about the sun soother! Really, Burt’s Bees should pay me. It rubs into skin like lotion so you don’t feel greasy and can immediately put on clothes after application. A little goes a long way! It smells good without being overpowering (and I’m picky about scents!). Most importantly, it works! I’ve had everything from slight burn to looks-like-a-lobster-feels-like-fire and this sun soother has eliminated the pain/itch and drastically reduced the eventual peel. Highly recommend!” —Jessie Patterson
Get it from Amazon for $9.99.
20. Or a tube of aloe gel formulated to help soothe sensitive sunburnt skin on your face. The aloe vera contains antioxidants that help soothe the pain while the papaya extract in the gel has anti-inflammatory benefits that help the skin appear less red and irritated.
Hanalei is a small business based in Hawaii that specializes in beauty products and skincare blended with native Hawaiian botanicals. They donate a portion of their proceeds to the AKAMAI Foundation, a non-profit organization committed to providing students in Hawaii with skills and tools to prepare them for today’s highly competitive job market.
Promising review: “This product is great for many reasons: you get your money’s worth and it makes your skin feel silky all year round when you apply it. When I get sunburns and I apply other aloe gels, it always peels and rubs and ends up being flakey on my skin and just irritates me in general. This is the ONLY aloe vera gel that I can find that does not do this and trust me I have tried EVERYTHING! I definitely recommend this product to all skin types and ages!” —Lola
Get it from Amazon for $15.99.