☀️Talk about summer and you cannot leave out the sea, the holidays and a tan.
On a beach holiday, time spent under the strong Mediterranean sun can leave your skin with a golden glow.🕶️
But while we focus on the colour, there is something we risk overlooking:
skin can look drier and rougher, with flaking setting in.
🏖️ Dry, flaky skin after tanning?
When that happens, rather than scrubbing your skin or rushing to get rid of the flaking, it is better to look after it with proper after-sun skincare, focusing on hydration and on keeping skin comfortable.
But which ingredients should you look for when choosing an after-sun product?
In this post we take a closer look at ectoin and hyaluronic acid, two ingredients worth considering for after-sun skincare, along with a few Piyonna K-beauty products.
Ectoin
What is ectoin?
Ectoin is a cosmetic ingredient derived from a substance produced by certain microorganisms to survive in extreme environmental conditions such as dehydration, high temperatures and heavy UV exposure.
On contact with water, ectoin helps create a hydrated environment on the skin’s surface, helping to hold that hydration for longer.
What can ectoin do for skin after tanning?
1. Protection from external factors
Ectoin helps maintain a hydrated environment on the surface of the skin, helping to counter dryness and to protect skin from stress caused by external factors such as UV rays and temperature swings.
After tanning, when skin has had long exposure to sun and heat, it can therefore be worth looking for formulas containing ectoin to look after hydration and the skin barrier.
2. Soothing action and skin barrier care
Ectoin also helps look after sensitised skin and maintain the balance between hydration and the skin barrier.
Some research studying the topical use of ectoin in skin products and formulations has reported results relating to improvements in skin dryness and the skin barrier.
Which K-beauty products contain ectoin?
If you are looking for a product built around ectoin as its main ingredient,Bellflower Ectoin 3% Serum
The Bellflower Ectoin 3% Serum is available on Piyonna. According to the brand’s official information, the serum contains 3% ectoin and is formulated to help maintain hydration and look after the skin barrier.
According to summaries of Korean customer reviews, it is appreciated for its watery, lightweight texture and for the hydrated feel, especially when skin tends to get drier. It is currently available on Piyonna at 20% off, for €20.50.🏷️
Ectoin + panthenol
Ectopanthenol Spa Ampoule
The Ectopanthenol Spa Ampoule contains 20,000 ppm of ectoin and D-panthenol. According to the brand’s official information, the formula is designed to look after dry skin under external stress, helping to maintain hydration and support the skin barrier.💧
The texture is light and absorbs quickly without leaving a sticky feel, which makes it an interesting option for dry, dehydrated skin after tanning. It is currently available on Piyonna at 19% off, for €31.46.
Ectoin + hyaluronic acid + ceramides
Feldapotheke HG-100 Overnight Mask
Another option is the Feldapotheke HG-100 Overnight Mask, an overnight mask designed for intensive hydrating care.
According to the product’s official information, it is a two-step treatment made up of an ampoule and a cream-mask. Hyaluronic acid contributes hydration, while ceramides and ectoin are there for skin barrier care and to maintain hydration.
If your skin looks particularly dry and flaky after tanning, it can be worth using an overnight mask as part of your after-sun skincare routine.
If ectoin is an interesting ingredient for skin barrier care and for skin exposed to external factors, hyaluronic acid is instead one of the most widely used ingredients in skincare products for hydration.
Hyaluronic acid
What is hyaluronic acid?
Hyaluronic acid is a cosmetic ingredient known for its ability to attract and hold water.
It is used in skincare products above all to deliver hydration and help maintain it, which makes it a particularly interesting ingredient when skin looks dry.
What are the benefits of hyaluronic acid?
1. Hydration and holding on to hydration
Thanks to its ability to hold water, hyaluronic acid helps keep skin hydrated and counter that dry feeling.
It is therefore an ingredient to consider when, after tanning, skin looks dry or tends to feel tight.
2. Caring for skin texture
Well-hydrated skin can look softer and smoother. By helping to maintain hydration, hyaluronic acid can therefore help make skin feel softer and more comfortable when dryness leaves it looking rough.
After tanning, it can be worked into your skincare routine when skin is dry, rough or flaking.
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Which K-beauty products contain hyaluronic acid?
Hyal-Copper Soothing Sherbet Cream
– for the face, when skin feels hot and dry after tanning
If the skin on your face feels hot and dry after tanning, you can turn to a cream that combines hydration with a cooling sensation.
Among the skincare products available on Piyonna, Hyal-Copper Soothing Sherbet Cream contains, according to the brand’s official information, 10 types of hyaluronic acid with different molecular weights, designed to deliver hydration to the skin. The formula also contains peppermint, mint, apple and green tea extracts, which contribute a feeling of freshness and comfort on the skin.
Bitter Butter Body Lotion
– for dry, rough body skin after tanning
For body skin that looks dry and rough after tanning, the Bitter Butter Body Lotion brings together ingredients devoted to hydration and skin barrier care.
According to the official product description, it contains 5 types of ceramides and 8 types of hyaluronic acid, plus panthenol and allantoin. This combination is designed to help maintain hydration and look after dry, rough skin.
According to summaries of Korean customer reviews, it is appreciated for its good hydration, non-sticky texture and gentleness on the skin. Some users also like its delicate, long-lasting scent.🌼
It is currently available on Piyonna at 20% off, for €24.55.🏷️
Mega Moisture Family Lotion – for everyday hydration of face and body
If you are looking for a lotion to use every day on dry skin after tanning,
Mega Moisture Family Lotion can be a practical, versatile option.
The formula contains panthenol, beta-glucan and hyaluronic acid, ingredients designed to contribute respectively to skin comfort, skin barrier care and hydration.
According to the brand’s official information, the lotion has a light texture that absorbs quickly after a shower or cleansing, without leaving a sticky feel. It can be used on both face and body.
The 1,000 ml format with a pump is also practical when you want to apply lotion over large areas of the body.
We have looked at some ingredients and products to consider when skin looks dry after tanning.
But even the ingredients we normally use in our skincare routine can call for more care when skin has had long sun exposure or looks dry and sensitised.
🚨 Which ingredients are best used with caution after tanning?
(1) AHA · BHA · PHA – exfoliating ingredients
If your skin is dry and flaking after tanning, it might be better not to jump straight into exfoliation.
Ingredients such as AHA, BHA and PHA, used to encourage exfoliation, can be irritating on already sensitive skin. After tanning it is therefore important to first observe the condition of your own skin.
(2) Retinoids – ingredients used in skincare
Retinol and retinal are widely used skincare ingredients, but they can be irritating when skin is already sensitive.
If your skin looks particularly dry after tanning or gives a burning sensation, it can help to pause using them temporarily and pick your routine back up once your skin has settled.
✨Discover K-beauty products for after-sun skincare on Piyonna!✨
Today we have looked at how to care for dry, rough skin after tanning, focusing on two ingredients: ectoin and hyaluronic acid, as well as the ingredients to use with more caution when skin is sensitised.
If you are looking for products suited to what your skin needs after tanning, on Piyonna you can find a range of K-beauty products and compare ingredients, reviews and details to choose the ones that best fit your routine.
Once you have enjoyed your tan, keep looking after your skin:
on Piyonna you can find the after-sun skincare that best suits your needs.💌
Piyonna Global Beauty Supporters - Fiori · Yeeun Hwang
