To ask about after sun

[squiddylama]

Went to the beach today and even though it was cloudy I've managed to get burnt (wasn't warm either!!!!)
Problem is I have issues with the smell of after sun. Ever since I was pregnant with DS it has turned my stomach (think it's the aloe smell) and I cannot stand it, it makes me feel physically sick!
Does anyone know of an after sun that doesn't smell of aloe - I've done a quick google but it's hard to tell!!

Doesn't have to be sunny or warm to burn if there is high UV. Could you just use a body moisturiser instead. Maybe put it in the fridge so it's cold

Thanks @dementedpixie in my defence when I left this morning we had thick fog so didn't even question sunburn!

YABU to use after sun, the damage has been done, you’ve been sunburnt, after sun makes no difference to the burning.

Cocoa butter might work for you?

@tallduckandhandsome

YABU to use after sun, the damage has been done, you’ve been sunburnt, after sun makes no difference to the burning.

But aftersun/moisturiser will soothe the dry skin and maybe help prevent peeling

Just use any moisturisery stuff... that’s all it really is, with some aloe in it.

Watch for very perfumed ones they can sting a bit.

Sudocreme

My answer to everything

La Roche Posay Posthelios

My Greek friend swears by natural yoghurt

E45 lotion is what I always use on all of us even if skin is just a bit tight from the sun.

Any moisturiser will do.

PP is right in as much as any deep long term damage has been done, but there's plenty you can do to alleviate discomfort by moisturising.

@tallduckandhandsome

YABU to use after sun, the damage has been done, you’ve been sunburnt, after sun makes no difference to the burning.

It doesn't make it hurt so much though!

Based on the above comment Korres have a yogurt after sun. Doesn’t smell of aloe. Also, the pharmacy I buy them recommended to put them in the fridge prior to use. Heavenly.

I just use burn spray with no aloe as I'm allergic to it

aloe is really drying and irritating to the skin anyway, you don't want to use that even if you do like the smell. Calamine lotion, and/or a moisturiser with urea in.

Sudocrem - there’s nothing better for sunburn

Any old moisturiser is fine

Treat it like any burn... a cool shower to take the heat out and avoid anything greasy.

Cold water, it is a burn so treat it like one. I put cold cloths onto sunburn.

Thanks all have had a cool shower and have dug out DS sudocream!