How to Treat Your Skin After a Sunburn: A Skincare Recovery Guide
We’ve all been there—whether from a forgotten sunscreen top-up or a little too much time in the midday sun, sunburn happens. While prevention is always better than cure, when your skin is already tender and inflamed, your post-sun skincare routine becomes crucial.
At Symbiosis Skincare, we believe in nurturing the skin back to health with gentle, effective ingredients that soothe, repair, and protect. Here's your step-by-step guide to treating sunburned skin—and our top product picks to help you recover gracefully.
1. Soothe First, Always
The first step in treating sunburn is to reduce inflammation and bring the temperature of the skin down. A cool (not cold) shower or a soft, damp compress can offer immediate relief. It’s important not to shock the skin with ice or harsh treatments—instead, think gentle, hydrating, and soothing.
2. Cleanse with Care
After a day in the sun, start with a mild, purifying cleanse to remove sunscreen residues and impurities without stripping your skin further. We recommend the Purifying & Imperfections Correcting Micellar Water, which delicately lifts dirt and excess oil, leaving your skin clean and calm—ready to absorb healing ingredients.
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3. Hydrate Deeply and Consistently
Next, deliver serious moisture with a hydrating hero. The Daily Shield Mattifying Moisturiser, powered by Hyaluronic Acid and Tocopherol (Vitamin E), soothes dehydration and helps rebuild your skin’s protective barrier—while maintaining a fresh, non-greasy finish.
![[Hyaluronic Acid + Tocopherol] - Daily Shield Mattifying Moisturiser](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0918/6361/3772/files/659.jpg?v=1746786369&width=600)
4. Lock in Moisture Overnight
Nighttime is when skin does its best repair work. A rich moisturizer in the evening seals in hydration and supports healing. Our Ultra‑Rich Regenerating Night Treatment blends Shea Butter with Hyaluronic Acid to deeply nourish your skin and promote recovery as you sleep.
![[Hyaluronic Acid + Shea butter] - Ultra-Rich Regenerating Night Treatment](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0918/6361/3772/files/657.jpg?v=1746786355&width=600)
5. Never Skip SPF—Even While Healing
A key mistake during sunburn recovery is skipping SPF. That damaged skin needs ongoing protection to prevent further harm and pigmentation. Once the worst of your redness fades, we recommend the Daily Shield Mattifying Moisturiser layered with our Ultra-Absorbant Sun Defence Stick SPF 50 to protect your recovering skin each morning.
![[Phytoceramides + Vitamin E] Ultra-absorbant Sun Defence Stick](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0918/6361/3772/files/726.jpg?v=1746786262&width=600)
Sunburn can be uncomfortable—tight, itchy, even embarrassing—but it doesn’t have to linger. With a comforting, science-driven routine like this, Symbiosis helps your skin recover gracefully, restore its strength, and retain its natural luminosity.
