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Après Sun Fixes for Beach Babe Skin and Hair Wendy Rodewald-Sulz
Between the wind whipped hair and the salty skin, a day at the beach can leave even the best of us looking worse for the wear. That’s what makes a post-sun and surf beauty plan so essential. These après beach beauty products will help you recover from hours spent on the sand — just in time to hit up happy hour at the beach bar.
Photo by: Cass Bird; Daria Werbowy for T Magazine, Spring 2012 -
Maui Babe After Browning Lotion Wendy Rodewald-Sulz
This moisturizer, which features aloe and macadamia nut oil, is a favorite among Hawaiian locals for its ability to prevent peeling as it soothes skin that’s gotten too much sun.$14.99, drugstore.com -
Aveda Sun Care After-Sun Hair Masque Wendy Rodewald-Sulz
Sun and saltwater can suck the moisture out of hair, but this post-beach treatment has tamanu oil, shea butter, coconut and palm oils to resuscitate strands back to their shiny, healthy glory. Antioxidant green tea extract, sunflower seed oil and vitamin E help protect against free radicals from UV rays (yes, sun damage is as bad for hair as it is for skin).$26, aveda.com -
Skinceuticals Resveratrol B E Wendy Rodewald-Sulz
Most antioxidants are preventative, blocking free radicals from UV rays and other environmental sources before they can damage skin — that’s why there’s probably vitamin C in your day cream. But this breakthrough from Skinceuticals is meant to be applied at night to repair signs of damage that’s already happened. The formula features resveratrol — the potent antioxidant found in red wine and berries — that’s been stabilized and concentrated for maximum effectiveness.$145, dermstore.com -
Oribe Après Beach Wave and Shine Hairspray Wendy Rodewald-Sulz
Saltwater is great for bringing out your mermaid waves, but ocean soaked hair tends to lack shine. This texturizing spray leaves strands with a glossy finish that’s more beach glam than beach bum.$39, bergdorfgoodman.com -
Hawaiian Tropic Shimmer Effect Coconut Papaya After Sun Lotion Wendy Rodewald-Sulz
Why let your hair have all the fun? Sunkissed skin should shine, too. This soothing post-sun lotion features mica minerals to give skin a subtle shimmer.$7.99, ulta.com -
Fruit Of The Earth Aloe Vera 100% Gel Wendy Rodewald-Sulz
Skip the neon green gel with added alcohol and coloring; pure aloe vera gel is the real deal and won’t irritate sensitive skin. Store it in the fridge for a cooling post-sun treatment.$6.99, drugstore.com -
Alterna Bamboo Beach Summer Sun Recovery Spray Wendy Rodewald-Sulz
No time to shower, let alone luxuriate with a hair mask after the beach? This lightweight leave-in conditioner spray nourishes sun-baked strands instantly, while leaving a hair with a pretty shine and summery scent.$20, nordstrom.com
