Suncare Sunday- Use Aftersun Repair after exposure to the elements

Round the Island Race is an annual sailing race around the Isle of Wight, located just off the South Coast of England. The race is 50 nautical miles around the island and can take up to 12 hours from start to finish depending on the weather conditions. That's a lot of exposure to the elements! 

Wearing sun protection and reapplying every 2-3 hours is vital as the sun rays bounce off of the water giving the skin double exposure to the UVA and UVB rays. Make sure the sunscreen used has a circle emblem with UVA in the centre to ensure its a broad spectrum spf thus protecting the skin from both types of ultraviolet rays. For a few tips from the experts, check our blog post http://orchidsretreat.blogspot.com/2014/09/suncare-sunday.html 

Just as it is important to protect the skin, repairing and replenishing the skin after exposure to the elements is crucial for healthy skin. Dermalogica Aftersun Repair is an excellent product to use after exposure to the elements to help rehydrate and repair the skin. It contains hyaluronic acid which gives the skin a weeks drink in one application. This soothing balm can be applied all over the face and body. For best results apply after bathing and reapply as necessary to calm irritation. It can also be used after waxing, on insect bites and to calm acne! 

A five star review from Seattle, Washington USA 

This is the best lotion-like product I have ever used! It is a moisturizing gel that soaks in immediately so I don't feel greasy. I got a terrible sunburn after a weekend trip to the coast and the reviews on this product were overwhelmingly positive. They weren't lying! It made my sunburn feel oh-so-much better. The effects of aloe only last a few minutes, but this worked for hours. I exfoliated and applied this and the peeling stopped. What blew me away is that this gel has been a dream on my acne! The redness is so much better and my facial skin is very soft. I have recommended it to everybody with a sunburn.- Anonymous