9 Best After-Sun Lotions, According to Dermatologists

Eucerin Advanced Hydration After Sun Lotion

Contains shea butter, glycerin, and vitamin E to hydrate skin and prevent further damage. Also has anti-inflammatory properties to soothe irritated skin.

CeraVe Moisturizing Cream

Helps restore the skin barrier with hyaluronic acid and ceramides. Great for forgotten beach days, though some users wish it had a pump.

Sun Bum Cool Down Aloe Vera Lotion

Affordable and accessible, with aloe vera and cocoa butter to soothe and moisturize skin. Preserves and extends your tan but can be runny.

La Roche Posay Posthelios After-Sun Melt-In Gel

Lightweight, non-greasy, and quickly absorbed, with soothing ingredients like aloe vera and antioxidants. Noncomedogenic and hypoallergenic, but can be difficult to find.

Coola Radical Recovery EcoCert Organic After Sun Lotion

Replenishes lost moisture with organic agave and aloe vera, enriched with antioxidant boosters. Made of over 70% organic ingredients but can be pricey.

The Bod Guard (SPF 30)

Gel-cream texture instantly cools skin, with aloe, bisabolol, sea buckthorn, and natural oils to add moisture. Some users note a menthol-like scent.

Pura D or Organic Aloe Vera Gel Jasmine

USDA-certified organic aloe vera gel, closest to raw aloe, recommended for soothing sunburns. Cooling effect when refrigerated, but flower oils may irritate some.

La Roche-Posay Cicaplast Balm B5 Healing Ointment

Effective at hydrating and reducing inflammation after sun exposure, with shea butter and vitamin B5. Gentle, non-irritating, and moisturizing, though it can be tough to rub in.

Bioderma Atoderm Cream Ultra

Formulated to calm and repair sun-stressed skin, reducing redness and inflammation with ingredients like allantoin and enoxolone. Helps strengthen the skin barrier, though some find the consistency too thick.