After-sun products are booming. Immediate relief, intensive care and long-lasting tan – the demands on, but also the demand for, after-sun care products have risen steadily in recent years and continue to grow. The reasons for this are more outdoor lifestyle and travel, but above all a growing awareness of the consequences of UV radiation and the importance of regeneration after sun exposure.
After a day in the sun, the skin often feels noticeably stressed. UVA and UVB rays can damage cells, leaving the skin feeling dry, tight and dehydrated. This is why after-sun formulations that offer immediate relief and soothing care, intensively hydrate and provide a freshness boost with cooling textures are in demand. Tan extenders that preserve the tan for longer, if possible with a glowy finish for a subtle shimmer, are also particularly popular.
The ingredients that matter
Well-informed consumers are paying increasing attention to effective, compatible formulations. These ingredients are considered proven:
- Shea butter: rich, nourishes and smoothes dry skin
- Glycerine: draws water into the skin, plumps it up
- Vegetable oils (occlusive): lock in moisture, protect the skin barrier
- Ceramides: support the skin barrier – inspired by the "skinification" trend
- Hyaluronic acid: intensively stores moisture
- Aloe vera: cools and soothes irritated skin
- Niacinamide: helps to reduce redness and strengthen the skin
- Vitamin E and plant-based antioxidants: support protection against oxidative stress
Important to know!
After-sun is a feel-good treatment for after sunbathing – but it is no substitute for sun protection. A suitable SPF remains essential for reliable protection against UV damage.