After Sun Care with Essential Oils
The sunshine in the summer is one of the best things about the season! Warm weather, long days, and Vitamin D all come with its powerful and brilliant light, but unfortunately, so can sunburn, dry skin, and premature aging. Prolonged exposure to the sun can leave your skin feeling hot, tight, and desperate for relief. Luckily, Essential Oils can be a great addition to your after sun skin care routine. Applying certain carrier oils and Essential Oils and Carrier Oils can help to boost hydration, calm irritated skin, and nourish a damaged epidermis. So, if you have spent too long in the pool, on the beach, or in your garden, look no further than your trusty EO collection for soothing relief!
Our Favorite Carriers for After Sun Care
When it comes to using Essential Oils topically, it is important to dilute them with a healing carrier oil, especially after your skin has been irritated. Fortunately, there are several natural options for carriers that can address pain, dehydration, and sensitivity. Here, we have our top picks for what carrier oils are best for sun drenched skin.
Aloe Vera
One of the absolute best options for sun exposure is Aloe Vera Gel. This highly effective natural remedy is cooling and soothing, providing an immediate reduction in inflammation. Additionally, this is one of the most gentle carrier options, which is ideal for irritated skin. Aloe can ease the sting of sunburn and minimize potential peeling as well.
When you are looking for deep hydration and skin softening properties, reach for Sweet Almond Oil. Rich in Vitamin E, it is a great emollient for dry skin and it can help to reduce tightness. This viscous oil is also beneficial because it prevents future flaking or peeling.
We love Jojoba across the board because it mimics the skin’s natural sebum. This carrier oil is also helpful for restoring balance without being greasy or clogging pores. In addition, it is full of antioxidants.
This collagen promoting oil contains essential fatty acids that support skin repair while being lightweight and absorbing quickly. Rosehip Seed Oil also helps to reduce the appearance of sun-induced redness and pigmentation.
This highly prized carrier oil contains Vitamin E, fatty acids, and antioxidants. It is a great choice for after sun skin care because it restores elasticity and boosts your natural glow.
Best Essential Oils for After Sun Care
When it comes to choosing what Essential Oils to use post sun, you really want to focus on healing oils that are mild and can be used safely on delicate areas. You will want to be able to cool and soothe the skin while supporting skin repair and replenishing moisture.
Lavender is a gentle and safe oil that helps calm irritation and support skin recovery. It can aid in reducing discomfort after sun exposure and is well-known for repairing skin after burns. Renowned aromatherapist, René-Maurice Gattefossé, even discovered how Lavender oil prevented scarring on his burned hands.
This calming oil is incredible for soothing the skin. Its anti-inflammatory compounds reduce redness, swelling, and itching.
Helichrysum is a premium oil that is a supreme choice for skin applications, especially when it involves regeneration. Adding this oil to a carrier can help repair damaged or stressed skin while also reducing redness and irritation.
Frankincense is a great option for after sun care because of its anti-inflammatory and regenerative properties. It can help to reduce discomfort and promote cellular repair.
Sunkissed is the perfect blend of Essential Oils for post sun skin! With several oils listed here, as well as Peppermint for cooling and Tea Tree to prevent infection, this synergy soothes the skin and reduces sunburn.
Putting it all Together
Now that you know what carrier oils and Essential Oils are best for after sun skin care, let’s discuss how to use them effectively. As always, diluting your EO’s before topical application is ideal, but is especially important when you have extra sensitive skin. So, if you are covering most of your skin, an ounce of your carrier is a good amount. Simply mix in about 12 drops of your Essential Oil before applying. Below you can find a few easy recipe ideas for different situations.
Ouch, it Burns
1 oz Aloe Vera Gel
12 drops Lavender or Chamomile Essential Oil
When you just got out of the sun and you have a burn, this is the safest bet!
Long Day in the Sun
½ oz Sweet Almond Oil
½ oz Rosehip Seed Oil
12 drops REVIVE Sunkissed
When you have had a lot of sun and you need to moisturize and heal.
Oooh, Nice Tan
½ oz Argan Oil
½ oz Golden Jojoba Oil
6 drops Frankincense Oil
6 drops Helichrysum Essential Oil
When you get a nice tan, use this recipe to preserve that beautiful glow.
After Sun Skin Care Summary
As you can see, taking care of your skin post sun is actually pretty easy once you know the best natural products to use. And, of course, you know that you can trust REVIVE to bring you top quality Essential Oils, Carrier Oils, and Blends that are pure, sustainably sourced, and cruelty free. On top of that, REVIVE is always here if you have any questions at all, just hit the chat button on the site when you need help.
