Product Watch: Post-holiday beauty buzzkills

You’ve had fun in the sun and now it’s time to give your skin, hair and nails some end-of-summer loving.

Sunburn

Whether you intentionally skip sun protection or just forget to reapply, burns happen. After the initial reddening it can continue to develop for up to 24 hours. Cool the skin as soon as possible by applying cold, damp compresses or towel-wrapped bags of ice (don’t put ice directly on the skin). Keep using these comforters on and off for several hours. Apply a lightweight, soothing moisturiser like The Body Shop Aloe Protective Serum, €17.95. Thick or scented after-sun creams can trap the heat, exacerbating the damage. Avoid swimming or immersing yourself in a bath for a long period of time as too much water can inhibit the skin’s healing response.