Rub it into your skin after sunbathing. It will protect you from the sun’s harmful effects and will preserve your tan.

Soothe irritated skin and replenish its moisture after a day in the sun with this homemade after-sun lotion that nourishes the skin with aloe and other soothing ingredients. Swap out chemicals and tanning lotions for homemade remedies that have been proven for years.

After a long day in the sun, the skin tends to become drier than normal. If you didn’t protect your skin well and ended up burning it, you need to be even more careful about what you apply to damaged skin.. UV rays can cause the production of free radicals, which can lead to cell damage and premature skin aging.

Essential oil distilled with lavender flower water

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Its healing properties are numerous, but one of its most powerful aromatherapeutic effects is in calming irritated and damaged skin. It offers rejuvenating properties and can stimulate skin cell regeneration. Combined with lemon and grapefruit, it provides support in evening out skin tone and discoloration, while the aroma helps balance our emotions and makes us feel calmer and more relaxed.

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How to Use DIY Tanning Gel to Soothe Sun-Kissed Skin

The best and most effective way to use DIY tanning gel is after showering. After drying yourself, apply the gel generously to any areas of your body that are feeling the pain of too much sun exposure. Allow the gel to absorb slowly and dry on its own. The essential oil blend is very gentle, so you can apply the gel as often as you like to reduce skin irritation.

To make the gel you need:

2 ½ teaspoons of Aloe Vera gel

7 drops of lavender essential oil

4 drops of frankincense essential oil

3 drops of geranium essential oil

4 drops of palmarosa essential oil

4 drops of patchouli essential oil

olive oil

Olive oil can work wonders for flaky, red, sunburned skin. In fact, if you have nothing else, you can use regular olive oil to help sunburned skin. Rub a thin layer of olive oil over the burnt area and let it soak into the skin. This can help reduce pain and flaking.

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Source: Gazeta

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