7 Products to Fight Sun Damage

When summer gets the best of your skin.

By Alison Abbey · Jun 15, 2015

A day at the beach is relaxing for the soul, but it can put a lot of stress on your skin. These products can help cool a burn, diminish existing sun damage and prevent future solar flare-ups.

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Sukí Hydrating Body Oil

With a blend of sunflower, grapeseed and apricot kernel oils, plus toxin-free actives to lock in moisture, this after-sun soother reduces dry skin, irritation and redness. The easily absorbed 3-in-1 (moisturizer, bath and massage oil) can be applied right out of the shower to keep skin hydrated and glowing after a day at the beach. $28, sukiskincare.com

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Dermalogica After Sun Repair

This gel creates a wax-like balm that coats skin in calming lavender, aloe and cucumber to jumpstart recovery and minimize redness and discomfort après-sun. Plus, hyaluronic acid hydrates to comfort your skin and minimize peeling if you spent a little too much time outdoors. $33, dermalogica.com

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G.M. Collin Hydrating Cream

With nourishing shea butter and aloe vera, this ultra-hydrating cream relieves irritation and fortifies skin’s natural moisture barrier for long-lasting hydration and softness. It bathes skin in moisture from head to toe, soothing dryness and giving it a velvety and supple feel. $40, skin1.com

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Clinique After Sun Balm with Aloe

This ultra-moisturizing balm contains soothing aloe to calm sun-exposed skin and help prevent today’s sun exposure from becoming visible damage down the line. It’s also a great fix for post-sun skin peeling. $28, fragrancenet.com

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Coola Environmental Repair Plus Fresh Relief Face Serum

This protective, anti-inflammatory moisturizing serum cools and nourishes sun-damaged skin while shielding it from further environmental exposure. Plus, it stimulates collagen production and cell renewal to help fight signs of aging in the process. $68, coolasuncare.com

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Karen Herzog Oxygen Sun

Before you soak up the sun, soak up this body cream in combination with your own sunscreen. The cream’s 1-percent oxygen-rich formula penetrates skin to support a healthy even tan, while minimizing burning, blistering and peeling. And, after sun exposure, the cream rehydrates skin so you can do it all over again the next day. $55, karenherzog.com

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Le Mieux Iso-Cell Recovery Solution

This facial toner offers eight theraputic minerals and amino acids to soothe skin and keep it hydrated. Keep it in your after-sun arsenal: It works wonders calming an out-of-control sunburn. $15, lemieuxcosmetics.com