To get the best results from the Olive Leaf Skin Care Aftersun Gel, follow these application steps to maximize cooling and speed up skin healing:
1. Prep Your Skin
Rinse Off First: Wash away any residual salt water, chlorine, sand, or sunscreen before applying the gel. Use cool or lukewarm water. Hot water will further irritate a sunburn.
Pat Dry Gently: Do not rub your skin with a rough towel. Gently pat the area dry, leaving the skin slightly damp to help lock in extra moisture.
2. Application Steps
Apply Generously: Scoop out a liberal amount of the gel. Smooth, Don't Rub: Glide the gel smoothly over the affected areas in a thin, even layer. Avoid heavy rubbing or massaging, which can cause friction and increase inflammation on sensitive, sun-baked skin.
Let it Air-Dry: The water-based formula sinks in quickly. Allow it to fully absorb into your skin naturally for a couple of minutes before putting on loose clothing.
3. Reapplication Frequency
For Active Sunburns: Apply every 2 to 3 hours on the first day of a sunburn, or whenever your skin starts to feel hot, tight, and uncomfortable again.
For Daily After-Sun Care: Apply once in the evening after your shower to deeply hydrate and replenish your skin's moisture barrier after a normal day outdoors.
💡 Pro-Tips for Best Results
Store it in the Fridge: Keep the bottle in the refrigerator. Applying the chilled gel to a hot sunburn provides an instant, incredibly soothing blast of cold relief that immediately brings down the skin's temperature.
Wear Loose Clothing: After application, wear loose, breathable cotton clothing to prevent friction from rubbing the gel off and to allow your skin to breathe while it heals.