What to do after sunburn? Our tips for soothing and caring for your skin.

Even when protected, the skin retains the memory of intense exposure. After a day at high altitude, where reflection multiplies the sun's strength, the redness, tightness, and lingering sensation of heat are reminders that it is time to switch to repair mode. At the Ferme de Beauté, we draw upon the resilience of mountain plants—those that survive the cold, wind, and harshest UV rays—to soothe your skin and help it regain its comfort. Here are our essential steps following a sunburn.

Lowering the skin's temperature without causing stress

As soon as you notice the first signs of heat, the priority is to calm the warmth stored in the skin. Forget ice cubes, which are too harsh for weakened capillaries: prefer the gentleness of cool water, never icy. A fine mist, a lukewarm compress, or a cool shower are enough to instantly soothe the burning sensation and prepare the skin to receive treatment. Our Lemon Balm & Mint Herbal Water offers a refreshing, invigorating botanical touch at this precise moment, perfect for cooling the face and calming the senses.

Intense rehydration: water and lipids

After a sunburn, the skin becomes massively dehydrated, and its barrier function is compromised. To help it rebuild, it needs both water and lipids. Apply a fresh, restorative treatment generously to skin that is still slightly damp to maximize penetration, then repeat two to three times a day for forty-eight hours. The Hydra Antarctica Serum, packed with active ingredients sourced from extreme environments, deeply quenches the skin and restores its radiance, while richer textures help seal in this regained hydration.

• Choose fresh textures, such as gel-creams or serums, for the most overheated areas.
• Layer a rich treatment on top to lock in moisture and nourish the skin barrier.
• Drink plenty of water: skin hydration also begins from within.

Soothing and repairing with mountain plants

When the skin is stressed, we reach for our long-time ally: the Mountain Balm. Enriched with soothing arnica, protective edelweiss, and restorative plant oils, it acts like a true natural dressing. Its balm texture melts upon contact with the skin, leaving a restorative veil without any greasy or occlusive effect. It calms immediately, nourishes intensely, and assists in the regeneration of areas most affected by summer. Apply it to redness, as well as all those little emergencies of the sunny season: heat rashes, irritated zones, and tight skin.

The Ferme de Beauté tip: store your soothing treatment in the refrigerator during very hot days. Applied cool to overheated skin, it multiplies the sense of relief and prolongs the cocooning effect, like a fresh mountain breeze.

Letting the skin repair itself: no re-exposure

Sunburned skin is weakened skin that needs calm to regenerate. The best treatment is patience: avoid any new exposure as long as redness and sensitivity persist, opt for shade, protective clothing, and the gentlest hours of the day. Continue to nourish and soothe morning and evening, and let the mountain active ingredients do their work. By respecting this rest period, your skin will regain all its comfort and softness, ready to enjoy the pleasures of summer once again.