Summertime

— La'NA'

Depending upon where we live and play, we are exposed to some degree of sun—from brightly shining rays to hazy light through cloud cover.  With all its bad press, the sun supplies our daylight and beneficial vitamin D, so we can appreciate the good while protecting our skin from the bad.

Even when taking precautions, I still find a need for a soothing skin gel.  In my youth, I never thought about pampering my skin.  My feet would tan just from walking back and forth to school in loafers.  In summertime, despite the hazards of bee stings and sand spurs, I chose to take my chances and went barefoot.  While enjoying the beach, the rest of my body burned and tanned day after day.  What a difference Simplicité After Sun Gel would have made to cool the skin — if it had been available back then!

I continue to enjoy outdoor activities, especially gardening, and rose thorns outnumber bee stings.  Today, however, I can seek comfort in Simplicité Anti-Redness Gel/After Sun Gel.  During summer, especially, it has a place of distinction in my refrigerator.

The Secrets of the Formula Revealed

A look at the natural ingredients in Simplicité Anti-Redness Gel/After Sun Gel reveals the secrets as to why this healing formula relieves sunburn and other skin irritations, such as minor rashes and stings of insects.  Plus, it’s soothing when massaged into tired legs.

Fresh Aloe Vera juice encourages healing and soothes burns

Calendula promotes healing, soothes bruises and contains carotenoids, which are essential in reversing sun damage.

Chickweed has been applied for centuries to relieve itchy skin conditions because it contains anti-inflammatory saponins.

Marshmallow forms a protective layer of skin, soothing irritation and inflammation.

Golden Seal extract is used for its healing effect on burns and its anti-inflammatory effect.

Elderflower reduces redness.

Witch Hazel (fresh, whole herb extract) helps alleviate localised swelling.

Hypericum calms and soothes redness.

Rose Geranium reduces redness, calms inflammations and lessons the effects of sun damage.  It also calms eczema and dermatitis.

Palmarosa promotes healing and hydrates while being valuable for age lines on the face and neck.

Lavender, long used in the treatment of burns, balances the sebum secretion of the skin and improves circulation.  It also encourages cellular regeneration and reduces surface scarring, and inhibits bacteria.  Calming, lavender is soothing in the treatment of acne and pimples, and is used in the treatment of dermatitis and eczema.  Also, did you know that lavender derives its name from the Latin to wash as it was widely used for bathing, and cleansing of injuries? 

Australian bush-flowers reduce the overall appearance of sun damage and act similarly to Bach Flower “Rescue Remedy” to calm and settle.

You decide: Should any home be without this First-Aid Kit in a tube? We recommend keeping Simplicité After Sun Gel within easy reach inside your fridge so that the kids can apply as needed to summertime stings and bruises.

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