How to Nourish Your Skin After Summer Sun
Natural Skincare Tips for Dry, Sensitive Skin
After months of sunshine, lake days, and mountain hikes, your skin might be feeling the effects of it all. Even with good sunscreen habits, extended sun exposure can leave skin feeling tight, dry, or more reactive than usual, especially in Alberta’s dry climate.
If your skin needs a little reset, now’s the perfect time to give it some extra attention. Here are five simple, effective ways to restore moisture and comfort using natural skincare products designed for sensitive skin.
1. Use a Gentle, Plant-Based Soap:
After summer, your skin doesn’t need harsh cleansers. Many commercial soaps contain ingredients that strip your skin of natural oils, making dryness and irritation worse.
Our Coconut Cloud and Alpine Bloom bars are made with nourishing oils like coconut, olive, and shea butter. These plant-based soaps are handcrafted in small batches right here in Calgary and lightly scented with skin-friendly fragrance blends. They cleanse gently without leaving your skin tight or itchy, ideal for post-sun skincare.
🛒 Stock is limited. Once a scent sells out, it’s gone. Grab your favourite bar.
2. Lock In Moisture While Skin Is Damp:
One of the best ways to care for dry or sun-exposed skin is to moisturize while it’s still slightly damp. This helps trap hydration before it evaporates, especially in a dry climate like ours.
Our plant-based lotion absorbs quickly, leaving your skin soft and nourished without any greasy residue. It’s formulated with sensitive skin in mind and available in both unscented and naturally scented options.
🌿 Pro tip: Keep a bottle near the shower so you don’t skip this step.
3. Don’t Forget Your Lips:
Sun, wind, and dry air take a toll on your lips too. If they’re chapped, cracked, or peeling, now’s the time to show them some love.
Our lip balm is made with beeswax and natural oils to moisturize and protect. It goes on smooth, stays put, and comes in subtle scents that won’t overwhelm your senses.
👜 Keep one in your bag, one in the car, and one at home, you’ll use it more than you think.
4. Choose Fragrance That Respects Your Skin:
Scented skincare doesn’t have to mean irritation. At Delta Skincare, we use gentle, clean fragrance blends that are designed to enhance your experience without overloading your skin.
If you’re feeling sensitive after too much sun or heat, opt for lighter scents or unscented options until your skin feels balanced again. You don’t need to give up fragrance entirely, you just need the right kind.
5. Simplify Your Routine:
Your skin doesn’t need a 10-step routine to recover. In fact, too much can overwhelm it. The best post-sun skincare routine is simple:
- Cleanse with a gentle, natural soap
- Moisturize right away with a plant-based lotion
- Protect your lips with real nourishment, not filler
Every product we offer is designed for dry, sensitive skin and handmade in small batches with ingredients we’ve tested ourselves. If it doesn’t work on our skin, we don’t sell it.
Ready to Reset Your Skin?
Whether you’re coming back from vacation or just winding down a sunny season, your skin deserves a little care. Our bestselling soap, lotion, and lip balm are made to support your skin through late summer and into fall.
💧 Restock your favourites or try something new, our small-batch products sell out fast and won’t be back until our next release.
🛒 Shop now and give your skin the gentle care it needs.