Some of the best summer memories are made along the water at Virginia Beach. Both residents and visitors can easily spend the entire day dipping their toes in the ocean, making sandcastles, and enjoying a sweet treat in the afternoon.
Of course, a full day at the beach requires consistent sun protection, including reapplying sunscreen, wearing sunglasses, and staying hydrated.
Did you know that after-sun care is just as important? It also makes for a soothing end to a long summer’s day.
Discover more ways to prevent sun damage after the beach, from skin-soothing evening routines and even red-light therapy to sunset walks and post-beach hydration tips.
1. Create a Soothing Pre-Sleep Routine
A good night’s sleep helps repair and regenerate cells while boosting healthy doses of collagen for happy, healthy skin. It lowers your stress cortisol levels to reduce skin inflammation. Better sleep also improves blood flow circulation, helping you wake up refreshed and less puffy-eyed.
You can aid your evening skin repair process with low-intensity MitoRedLight therapy, particularly in areas that received more sun exposure. Apply red light therapy in brief sessions of just 10 to 15 minutes.
Next, dim the lights in your room or Virginia Beach rental as you wind down for the evening. This simple step signals to your body that it’s time for sleep, which naturally increases melatonin. Enjoy calming teas with lavender and chamomile to prepare for a restful sleep.
2. Unplug From Your Phone
Staying glued to your phone screen at night can fill your mind with racing thoughts, making restful sleep more difficult. Reading a book is much more calming than scrolling through Instagram; plus, you give your eyes a much-needed rest.
Turn on soothing music like ambient sleep tracks or gentle classical to soothe your mind. Perform a simple meditation or light yoga stretching. These routines help calm the nervous system.
3. Rehydrate and Moisturize
Hydrating after a long beach day is just as important as your pre-sun and beach day hydration routine. Drink plenty of water to replenish lost fluids.
You could also drink electrolyte-infused water for more hydration and mental energy. Coconut water is an excellent choice, and it’s packed with natural electrolytes. Enjoy hydrating foods like watermelon for added hydration and antioxidants.
Cool off your skin with a soothing cool shower. Lukewarm is fine, but hot water can actually strip your skin of its natural, moisturizing oils. Use gentle, foaming cleansers infused with collagen-boosting ceramides, shea butters, and hyaluronic acid.
Apply an ultra-moisturizing body lotion afterward or aloe vera. Wear lightweight, soft clothing that won’t irritate any sensitive post-sun skin.
4. Enjoy a Sunset or Early Evening Beach Walk
Virginia Beach at sunset offers natural skin-soothing benefits, ushering in a state of calm for a restful night’s sleep. Take a simple, low-impact walk on the sand or a stroll along the boardwalk. It’s a wonderful way to circulate blood flow for healthy skin without raising your body temperature.
Even at sunset, wear soft clothing that allows for ease of movement without irritating the skin.
Make the Most of Virginia Beach
Beyond avoiding beach day sunburns, take extra steps for a full skin recovery. Create a calming evening routine, hydrate consistently, nourish your skin accordingly, and don’t forget to catch a memorable Virginia Beach sunset.
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