I have a very clear memory of the trip where I finally got serious about sun protection in Port Aransas. My youngest had a full-body sunburn after a single afternoon on the water — I’d applied sunscreen, I thought I’d done everything right — and we spent the next two …
The sun can be brutal after spending hours on the beach. You can ensure that your tender skin gets the moisture it needs by drinking lots of water, applying after sun aloe and lotion, and by using a humidifier. Using a humidifier for sunburn can be helpful in providing extra moisture to overly dry, tender skin. Because we all know that the worst thing you can do for sunburned skin is let it get dry… because then you’ll surely peel for days. Ouch.
Many of my readers have asked me what sun care products we use in our home. My fellow beach-lovers want to know what sunscreen I use for myself and my kids, and what products I recommend for treating inevitable sunburned noses and red shoulders for my family. Here’s my top picks.
