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This one also contains cocoa butter for even further hydration, which is key for helping sunburnt skin heal.
That consistency is likely thanks to its rich, moisturizing ingredients.
CeraVe
Moisturizing Cream
Sunburns can be extremely drying andmay cause your skin to flakeas they heal.
Case in point: Dr. Garshick recommends CeraVes beloved jar for this very purpose.
Itll help your skin recover from its time in the sun and makes a greatpost-showercream for year-round use.
In fact, its sole ingredient is water, delivered in a fine mist.
It is important to avoid being too harsh on the skin while its healing, Dr. Garshick says.
In addition to trusty aloe vera, it contains skin-strengtheningpeptidesand restorativeantioxidants.
This stuff makes the burn go away overnight, wrote one Amazon reviewer.
It is always a vacation essential.
It comes out in a very fine mist, so it soaks right in.
What should you look for in an effective after-sun lotion?
Antioxidants like vitamin E can also help soothe the skin while reducing damage from sun exposure.
It should help with any redness, irritation, or itching that comes up as your sunburn heals.
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