Summertime: The Best Products for After-Sun Care

Biarritz via En Mode Basque

Have been the luckiest person to have a few sunny days away in Biarritz in this rainy month of May, where the Atlantic Ocean offered me a few days of good waves, enough to get the taste of what surfing is about and how it makes you feel. Though it was mostly cloudy while in the water, I did managed to get my face burnt by the sun (even though I used SPF 50). Since I’ve been back in Paris, my full attention has been on helping my skin recover. Have been using lots of lotions and potions to achieve this goal, but only a few have made a difference, so I thought it might a good idea to share these with you since summer is around the corner (hopefully).

This serum boosts collagen production, supports cell regeneration and improves the elasticity of the skin; it is enriched with soothing Calendula and healing Aminocaproic Acid to prevent scarring.

Originally created to treat trauma after surgery, the restorative effects of the Repair Serum can aid in reducing redness and soothing irritated skin by providing it with reparative ingredients.

NAC Y2: A fusion of three ingredients that all improve antioxidant levels, providing the optimum environment for collagen and elastin production and reducing the effects of environmental damage.

NIACINAMIDE: A form of Vitamin B3 which restores important lipids in skin, while providing anti-inflammatory and brightening properties to combat uneven skin tone and blemishes.

CALENDULA: An anti-inflammatory botanical extract that stimulates healing and nourishes the skin.

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La Roche-Posay Cicaplast Baume B5 Soothing Multi-Purpose Balm is a multifunctional formula that helps soothe and nourish dry skin.

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The star of French pharmacies, Biafine is used both as a moisturiser and medication. The cream contains ingredients like trolamine and sodium alginate, promotes healing of damaged skin by recruiting macrophages. Macrophages are white blood cells that help with wound healing, so the more of them you have at a particular skin site, the faster the process can happen. Biafine Cream Emulsion works on everything from wounds to dermatitis to first- and second-degree burns. It is often used after procedures on the face such as chemical peels and laser treatments to help with healing,” according to Dr. King, a board-certified dermatologist who specialises in medical and cosmetic dermatology. (Well + Good)

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Universkin™ H is a unique combination of hyaluronic acid, organic silica + L-rhamnose, and a biomimetic peptide in a minimalist formula triggering 3 actions. It strengthens the skin barrier and promotes hydration thanks to a combination of 2 different molecular weights of hyaluronic acid. It also stimulates the synthesis of collagen fibres and firmness proteins through the synergistic action of organic silica and L-rhamnose. Finally, it protects hyaluronic acid and the firmness proteins already present in the skin via a specific biomimetic peptide that prevents its degradation.

Contains: Hyaluronic Acid 1.4%, organic silica + L-rhamnose 10%, biomimetic peptide.

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Created by Professor Augustinus Bader, a world-leading stem cell and biomedical scientist, it’s inspired by his extensive research into healing processes and treatments. The fast-absorbing formula contains natural amino acids, high-grade vitamins and synthesised molecules that work to nourish, protect stimulate cell regeneration, leaving skin even and smooth.

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