Take the heat out of sun-stressed skin

With reports of April being the hottest on record and the warm weather looking set to continue, thousands of enthusiastic sun worshippers have headed outside to enjoy the early summer rays.

Frequent application of sun protection is vital for healthy tanning, but when the sun goes down, skin continues to need TLC and new lavera After Sun Gel (RRP £6.90) provides just that with its cooling, ultra-moisturising and 100% natural formula certified by NaTrue.

The soothing and refreshing gel combines organic aloe vera juice, cactus extract and organic liquorice root together with organic essences from lavender flowers and rose petals to help relieve taut, dehydrated skin and replenish lost moisture.

Bathing in the salty sea or chlorinated swimming pool puts further strain on the skin's natural defences so the Gel also contains yeast derived Beta Glucan for its skin-strengthening and immune-boosting properties.

So whether you're jetting off abroad or staying closer to home this summer, be sure to have a tube of lavera After Sun Gel close at hand. It's worth remembering that skin that is well moisturised and cared for will help your tan last longer too.

lavera also offers an After Sun Lotion (£7.90/150ml) and an After Sun Shimmer Lotion (£8.90/150ml), and all three after sun products are suitable for Vegans.

The brand is the world-leader of natural and organic suncare and was the first to develop natural mineral sun protection. Now available in 27 counties globally, lavera's Sun line also comprises:

- Family Sun Spray SPF 15 (£9.90/125ml)
- Kids Sun Spray SPF 20 (£10.90/125ml)
- Baby & Child Neutral Sun Spray SPF 20 (£11.90/125ml)
- Anti-Age Sun Cream SPF 15 (£9.90/30ml)
- Baby & Child Sun Cream SPF 20 (£10.90/75ml)
- Neutral Sun Cream SPF 20 (£10.90/75ml)
- Lip Balm SPF 10 (£5.50/4.5g)
- Self Tanning Lotion (£10.90/150ml)

lavera suncare products are available in-store and online from health and beauty retailers nationwide including Holland & Barrett, Whole Foods Market Kensington, Planet Organic, Content, Selfridges Pharmacy and So Organic.

For more information, visit: lavera.co.uk