Post-Holiday Skincare Recovery Tips

It’s very common to believe that the sun can help the skin. After all, how could a bit of vitamin D be bad? However, despite your skin-type, it’s important to remember to always apply SPF sunscreen in the daytime.

The outer layer of your skin contains a pigment called melanin, and this is what protects your skin from the sun’s harsh UV rays. These rays can burn your skin, reducing its elasticity which can then lead to premature ageing.

The best way to look after your skin after a dose of sun? We recommend learning about after-sun exposure skincare to ensure your skin recovers effectively and efficiently.

You’re back from holiday and your skin is starting to feel the effects of sun exposure. Here are five tips to help you get your glowing skin back. 

Just as we need water for healthy body function, the skin also needs hydration to maintain its natural elasticity. The sun is very powerful — so powerful that it can easily leave your complexion feeling parched and looking dull. It’s the last thing you want after a relaxing getaway!

The first step in any holiday skincare recovery routine? To replenish your skin’s moisture levels for that fresh, healthy glow. Our Pro-Collagen Marine Cream SP30 not only hydrates but also firms and smooths your skin, giving you your radiance back.

This moisturising day cream includes a trifecta of moisture-boosting ingredients, including the moisture-boosting brown macroalgae Padina Pavonica, brightening chlorella, and soothing ginkgo biloba.

Soothing skincare is a go-to for sun-exposed skin, offering soothing relief and effective repair. Our Soothing Apricot Toner is designed to impart a calming effect on the skin, hydrating without the use of harsh alcohol. 

Infused with only the most calming of ingredients, such as apricot and sweet betty flower, this toner can act as your skin’s first layer of hydration when followed by a moisturiser or night cream. Our natural ingredients are designed to keep your skin comfortable and calm all day long.

After being in the sun for an extensive amount of time, it’s natural for the melanin in your skin to be more active. Excess production of melanin can cause hyperpigmentation, where some areas of your skin are darker or more uneven in colour than others. Vitamin C serum is a great way to brighten and even out your skintone.

Our Dynamic Resurfacing Super-C Serum is perfect for this purpose, and we’re proud to say it is clinically proven to reduce visible signs of pigmentation in as little as five days*. It’s one of our hard-working heroes that will keep your complex n glowing, hydrated, and smoother looking.

*Independent clinical trial 2021. Results based on 90 (30 per group) healthy female and male volunteers over 28 days.

After a holiday, your skin might need a bit of extra help to shed lingering dead skin cells and reveal a brighter complexion. We recommend using a delicate exfoliator like our Gentle Rose Exfoliator, which combines micro-spherical jojoba beads with hydrating rose.

Use this skin-smoothing exfoliator twice a week to delicately buff away dullness without stripping your skin of its natural oils. After rinsing off with warm water, feel the refreshing cucumber ingredient refresh, soothe, and tighten the skin after application.

When your skin has been through prolonged sun exposure, aggressors can disrupt the very specific balance of fats and proteins in the outer layer of your skin. When these fats and proteins fall out of balance, it can lead to compromised skin barrier function which increases your risk of skin damage and dryness.

Barrier-repairing skincare products will be your best friend in this case. Our Pro-Collagen Rose Facial Oil is designed to nourish and strengthen the skin barrier with a blend of organic English rose, rosehip seed oil, and marine actives, ensuring your skin remains supple and resilient.

Embrace these ELEMIS post-sun exposure rituals, and your skin will thank you in return with a radiant, healthy glow.

Whether you travel for work or you’re a digital nomad making your way across the globe, we understand that the sun can be hard to escape — especially if you live in a hotter part of the world. On-the-go skincare tips are hard to come by, with so many routines needing a lot of time and space. Thankfully, we have travel skincare gift sets so you can get that refreshed and renewed feeling in no time.

Whether you’re travelling in a taxi from the airport or squished in an aeroplane bathroom, you’ll be able to fit these skincare travel essentials in your hand luggage with ease.

Hop off the red-eye looking fresh and ready to start your itinerary. These hydrating eye masks are clinically proven to reduce the appearance of wrinkles for a smoother, tighter look in just 20 minutes​​.

*Independent clinical trials 2014.

Fancy a nap on your flight? Apply this Pro-Collagen Night Cream and let the exceptional blend of Laminaria Digitata, Padina Pavonica and red coral do the hard work, helping restore your skin’s natural regeneration process while you sleep. Wake up with skin that feels firm and radiant.

You’ve touched down on holiday and the sun is beaming down — but there’s no need to worry. Our broad-spectrum SPF 50 sunscreen is only one application away from protecting your skin from UVA and UVB damage. 

Actives from Lithops Stem Cells are present to increase skin hydration, supporting your skin’s natural vitamin D production for a consistently even-toned complexion throughout your travels.

If you’ve had a busy day exploring the sights of your new destination, rest assured that you can always come back home to a travel-sized cleanser that will dissolve your makeup and daily grime with ease, leaving your skin feeling petal-soft. The Pro-Collagen Cleansing Balm is our best seller for a reason, and this travel-sized rose variation is designed with sensitive skin in mind. 

Like the look of these travel-size skincare products? Take a look at the full range to curate your own holiday skincare routine.

In need of an on-the-go skincare routine that’s as quick as it is effective? Feel free to follow this routine on a train, plane, or wherever your travels take you.

Use our Dynamic Resurfacing Facial Wash to gently exfoliate and remove pollutants from the skin. It’s the first step for a brighter and smoother complexion. 

Feel the benefits of a double-cleanse with the Pro-Collagen Energising Marine Cleanser. It catches the stubborn grime from the first round and leaves your skin with a youthful glow.

Tone, prime and set with this 4-in-1 facial mist for healthy skin. Feed your skin a boost of hydration in one simple spray, enriched with coconut water, rooibos tea, and vegan kefir ferment. 

Finish the routine with our Sheerluxe Beauty Award Winner of 2024 — the Pro-Collagen Marine Cream. This anti-ageing moisturiser is formulated with powerful marine and plant actives to lock in moisture when you need it most.

Whether you’re about to jet off or you’re just returning to reality, we hope these after-sun skincare tips and products give your skin the nourishment and TLC it deserves after a getaway.

Don’t forget to browse our complete skincare collection, as well as our travel-size skincare favourites.