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Sunburned edition 101
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items This is an edition for when you been out more than 5hrs and you can’t help but get sunburned! I know nobody likes peeling flaky skin so I am going to list what helps me keep my skin tanned without peeling off :). Yay summmmer!
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Oils
Lotions
Extras
Oils
If you don’t like oil, skip this step. I personally use oil after a good shower. Being in the lake/river, etc. causes exhaustion, a lot of dry skin, and dry hair. I use some coconut oil to help my skin become soft and help with the tiredness.
Palmer's Coconut Oil Body Oil
Get all of the dirt off and hydrate your face👍. Would you rather have a nose that looks like it has boogers from the peeling? Or. Would you rather have a nose that’s glowing with a bit of pink blush from the suburn?
Face masks
Lotions
Moisture is key #1 to hydrate the skin. Repairing the cells that have been damaged will help restore the skin back to normal! I promise you as soon as you get home and put this on your skin will feel better, but it will thank you.
Nivea Body Moisturizer
If you are lazy or just want to get it over with, then use this gel/lotion product. Its not toxic and contains no pharabens or chemicals that are bad. It makes it a little safer and again it moisturizes the skin and avoids peeling. Apply once in the ...
Aftersun Aloe Vera Moisturizing Gel
Extras
Sandy hair, dry, & burnt after a long day out. Wash 2x getting home, or at the park available when you’re at the lake/river, pool, etc. Wash 1x to take the dirt and dryness off, 2x is to get it soft and untangled.
Dove Intensive Repair Damage Therapy Shampoo
Pair the shampoo with this conditioner. I only use the conditioner 1x but that’s optional to 2x. Leave for 5min before rinsing off.
Dove Intensive Repair Damage Therapy Conditioner
I swear by this even though you might think I am crazy. Its an old method used for sunburns, when your skin is burning red cut a tomato and rub it on the area. I promise you it will help the skin, and helps the skin not to peel or get ugly. It will b...
Tomato
Body scrub helps restore the skin and also get rid of old skin. Use body scrub which helps but whichever one you prefer works. If not just skip this step.
Dove Body Scrub
Sleep comfortably and let the skin breathe. It hurts to be sunburned enough so don’t wear tight clothes! Perfect sleep after a long day and hot day is needed.
Sleep Knit Jersey
This is just an extra step along with the body scrub. This will help with sensitive skin and get all the body.
Dove Gentle Exfoliating Beauty Bar