A Guide to Sun, Sea, and After-Care

A day at the beach is hard on skin. Sun, salt water, wind, and sand all pull moisture out, even when the day felt relaxing. The ritual that started Aia was really just a response to that: a simple way to put hydration back after the sun and sea had taken some of it away.

Sun protection itself should always come first and separately. A broad-spectrum sunscreen, reapplied regularly throughout the day, is the only thing that actually protects skin from UV damage and sunburn. None of Aia's products are formulated or intended to prevent or treat sunburn; they're built for what comes after, the recovery and replenishment side of a day in the sun.

Once you're home and showered, that's where the ritual picks up. Rinse off salt and sand first, since both can be drying and slightly abrasive if left on skin too long. After showering, while skin is still a little damp, a few drops of Body Oil helps lock in moisture and soften skin that's spent hours in sun and salt water. At night, the Face Oil does the same work for the face, which tends to take the most direct sun exposure of the day.

None of this needs to be complicated. The goal isn't to undo a day outside, it's just to give skin a little of what it lost back, and to make that moment feel intentional rather than rushed.

FAQ

Does Aia's Body Oil protect against sunburn?
No. It's formulated to hydrate and nourish skin after sun exposure, not to prevent or treat sunburn. Always use a broad-spectrum sunscreen for sun protection.

Should I rinse off before or after applying oil?
Always rinse and shower first to remove salt and sand, then apply oil to clean, slightly damp skin.

Can I use the oils if I already got a sunburn?
If skin is sunburned, it's best to keep things simple and gentle, and to consult a doctor for significant burns. The oils are meant for everyday after-sun hydration, not as a sunburn remedy.