There are a lot of stories about aftersun and there are also a lot of products on offer that you 'should' use as aftersun after sunbathing. But what is the best after sun and which after sun is better to avoid? Unfortunately, it turns out that there are very few safe aftersuns on the market.
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At the bottom of this article we explain what Radar has to say about whether or not to use aftersun. But if you still want to apply something after you've been in the sun and you may have been a little sunburned, then choose the best aftersun for your skin.
There are a lot of aftersun products that claim to be safe, but in the end turn out not to be. The products below are among the best aftersun products out there, without harmful ingredients. This is not to say that they can undo the sunburn that has been incurred, because that is not possible. They can, however, help to alleviate the suffering.
Earlier we wrote about the fantastic products of Dokter Leenarts, and now we can again include a product in this article. With the best aftersun, the aftersun from Dokter Leenarts should not be missing from the list.
Drs Leenarts aftersun contains active ingredients that restore the skin barrier. The cream spreads nicely and is not sticky. It goes without saying that there are no fragrances or other allergens in it, and no alcohol either.
This after sun does nothing against the sunscreen itself, because that is not possible, but it does help to give the dehydrated skin a boost again due to the antioxidants that are in the cream.
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I myself have very good experiences with the best aftersun that I knew so far. An aftersun of Aloe Vera. This aftersun contains 99.9% organic aloe vera, avocado, bilberry and other vitamin and herbal preparations. It spreads easily and has a calming, cooling, moisturizing and nourishing effect on the skin after a day of sun.
<3 You can find this aftersun at Holland &Barrett
Tackling and caring for your sunburnt skin can be done in other ways. Of course it is smart to stay inside to prevent further damage. You also want to cool the skin. This can be done with a wet tea towel or with ice packs.
The best method is of course always to protect yourself well from the sun beforehand. You do that with natural sunscreen that is safe for your skin.
De Volkskrant interviewed experts about greasing oil in the form of aftersun on burned skin. And Radar also recently conducted research. Their opinion is not good news for many aftersun producers.
It is not possible to repair the damage to the skin, yet it is often suggested. Since the damage takes place at the DNA level, repairing it is not an option, according to professor Tamar Nijsten. However, the dermatologist does indicate that other damage also occurs, the damage to the skin barrier as we describe above with the best aftersun products. A good moisturizing cream is definitely recommended.
The result that the well-known blue bottles on the shelves of the drugstore generally promise, can be taken with a grain of salt. In fact… the use of those aftersun products can even cause extra damage because the products use ingredients that irritate the skin. Such as alcohol for a cooling effect.
