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11 After Beach Hair & Skin Care Products That'll Soothe Your Sun-Soaked Self
As fun as it is to spend an entire day at the beach or pool, all of that time in the sun and salt or chlorinated water can actually wreak havoc on your after beach skin and hair. If you've ever noticed how ironically thirsty you become splashing around in the water, it's because all three of these factors can dehydrate you — skin and hair included. And while there are measures to take to lessen the harmful effects of the sun, sea, and pool water, after-care is just as important as prevention. To keep skin and hair healthy and hydrated it's all about replenishing lost moisture, neutralizing chemicals, and maintaining balance. So to ensure that no day at the beach ends with flaky, itchy skin and brittle, frizzy hair, here are 11 products to add to your summer beauty arsenal.
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Face Mist
Keeping your face hydrated throughout the day will save you a lot of work later, so spritz some on every couple hours right before you re-apply sunscreen. As a bonus, this travel-sized formula is infused with flowers that smell amazing.
Body Wash
Especially after a day at the pool, it’s important to immediately wash any chemical residue off of skin. But because chlorine can severely dehydrate skin, and many soaps can further dry out skin, a moisturizing body wash like this one is crucial.
Body Butter
Don’t put away your winter moisturizer! The amount skin dries out after a pool or beach day requires that extra shot of hydration that a heavy-duty moisturizer like this one which is rich in vitamin E can provide.
Josie Maran Whipped Argan Oil Ultra-Hydrating Body Butter, $42, Amazon
Body Oil
Another way to make sure skin has proper moisture restored is to use a body oil. In addition to keeping skin hydrated, this one also helps soften and soothe parched skin.
Aloe Lotion
In case you got a little too much sun, an aloe-based lotion can help calm skin, replenish moisture, and prevent peeling.
Chlorine-Neutralizing Shampoo
Chlorine can really wreak havoc on hair by drying it out and making it more susceptible to damage. So it’s important to immediately wash your hair after a dip in the pool. To make sure all the chemicals are really washed out, try a shampoo specifically formulated to neutralize them.
Color-Protecting Shampoo
A day at the pool or the beach can be especially hard on color-treated hair. Make sure that delicate locks receive the attention they need with a shampoo formulated to protect and prolong color while soothing and repairing parched hair.
Deep Conditioner
Chlorine, sun, and salt can all suck the moisture out of your hair. Make sure to rehydrate locks with a deep conditioner like this all-natural one that’s made specifically for sun-soaked strands.
SU/Hair Mask, $22, Amazon
Protein Treatment
Because chlorine can strip proteins that help strengthen hair, these need to be replenished. Try a protein treatment like this one which also detangles and defrizzes to keep hair healthy and strong.
It’s a 10 Miracle Leave-In Conditioner Plus Keratin, $20, Amazon
Anti-Frizz Treatment
All that wind and humidity at the beach can leave hair a little frazzled. Smooth everything out with an anti-frizz treatment like this one that will keep hair shiny and under control.
Coconut Oil
And of course, the catch-all product to use when skin and hair both need some extra hydration is handy-dandy coconut oil. This can be used all over the body, even on cracked lips, to help add moisture back into sun-dried skin and locks.
Vitacoco Coconut Oil, $10, Amazon
