Sunburn can leave your skin feeling hot, tight, and tender. While it’s tempting to reach for whatever is nearby, the wrong products can slow recovery or even make the damage worse.

Let’s walk through the smart way to treat sunburned skin with gentle care, clean ingredients, and a focus on healing from the inside out.

“Relief isn’t about doing more — it’s about doing it right.”

Step 1: Cool the Skin, Don’t Shock It

Skip the icy compress. Cold can constrict blood vessels and worsen inflammation. Instead, take a cool (not cold) shower to lower the skin’s temperature gradually. Avoid harsh soaps or scrubbing.

Step 2: Choose a Clean, Soothing Aftercare Gel

This is where Afterburner comes in. Formulated with hypochlorous acid, it helps reduce inflammation and support your skin’s natural healing response. Unlike traditional after-sun products, Afterburner is non-toxic, fragrance-free, and pH-balanced for all skin types.

It’s especially helpful for:

• Reducing heat and tightness

• Soothing post-sun irritation

• Preventing peeling

• Calming redness and sensitivity

Step 3: Hydrate Inside and Out

Sunburn draws moisture away from your skin. Drink extra water to support internal hydration. On the outside, apply Afterburner and follow with a light, unscented moisturizer to seal it in and avoid anything greasy or heavily perfumed.

Step 4: Protect Your Skin as It Heals

Stay out of direct sunlight until your skin has fully recovered. If you must go outdoors, wear loose clothing and use shade to your advantage. Do not apply sunscreen directly to burned skin until the heat and redness subside.

Step 5: Reapply, Reapply, Reapply

Recovery takes time, and your skin needs consistent care. Spray Afterburner liberally several times a day, especially after cleansing or any time skin feels tight or warm. It absorbs quickly, leaving no residue, and helps keep inflammation under control.

Gentle. Effective. Smart.

Sunburn happens. But with the right approach, your skin doesn’t have to suffer for long. Afterburner by Factor 14 is a clean, dermatologist-trusted solution designed to calm and restore with no sting, no mess, just real results.