Products You Need if You’re Prone to Bug Bites, Sunburns, and Heat Rashes

These hydrocolloid patches are packed with ingredients like (anti-inflammatory) witch hazel and (itch-relieving) cajeput to help give you quick relief — all while acting as a physical barrier to help prevent you from scratching. We also love that they’re waterproof and work well with all skin types. ($17.99, Grove Co.)  

This handheld device uses concentrated heat technology to target any recent bug bites and help prevent swelling or inflammation in seconds. It’s small enough to stash in a clutch or toiletry bag, plus it’s battery-operated, so you don’t have to worry about carrying around any annoying wires or chargers. ({{dynamicPrice}}, Amazon)

Any hypoallergenic balm that’s completely chemical-free is a win in our books. This one uses colloidal oatmeal and organic menthol to soothe your skin instantly, and lavender and seabuckthorn extract to soften your skin and protect it against future bites. Use it on anything from insect bites to poison ivy rashes for quick relief. ({{dynamicPrice}}, Amazon)

This bug bite relief pen works by using blue light and heat pulses to treat the affected area, while taking up as much space as a USB. It also has a rechargeable battery that lasts up to 400 uses on a single charge. Bonus points for its eye-catching apple green color. ({{dynamicPrice}}, Amazon)

Because our editor is so susceptible to getting welt-sized bug bites, she keeps these in her bag throughout the entire summer. These individually-packaged wipes are soaked in Kinfield’s bestselling insect repellent, which contains citronella and clove oils to keep bugs away. They’re a mess-free way to apply all over, and the scent isn’t overpowering. ($20/12-pack, Nordstrom)

Our group chat goes off about this intensive overnight lip mask every month. Its formula is full of berry fruit complex, murumuru seed, and shea butter that work overnight to pump moisture and antioxidants into your lips while you sleep, so you’ll wake up to super-soft lips. All of those healing and softening ingredients work wonders on sunburnt lips, too. ({{dynamicPrice}}, Amazon) 

This Mario Badescu facial spray uses aloe, herbs, and rosewater to help moisturize and rejuvenate your skin whenever it needs an extra boost. Spritz it on before your moisturizer for an extra dose of hydration, or over your makeup for a dewy finish. In summer, we keep it in our beach bags to refresh our skin in the heat. ($8, Sephora) 

This aptly-named “cool down” lotion is fortified with vitamin E, cocoa butter, and aloe to nourish sunburned skin and prevent it from peeling. It feels lighter and less greasy than other cocoa butter moisturizers, too. Pro tip: Store it in the refrigerator for an extra cooling feel. ($11.99, Target) 

Colloidal (aka finely ground) oatmeal is a natural, skin barrier-building ingredient that helps treat eczema and speed up skin renewal. This soothing cream also uses shea butter and allantoin to keep your skin calm, comfortable and redness-free. Not to mention, it’s fragrance-free. ($38, Sephora)

Leave this soothing, nutrient-rich face mask on for 10 to 20 minutes to feel its calming, restorative effects after a long day in the sun. Pat in the remaining serum to give your skin a boost of aloe leaf and cucumber fruit, both of which can help alleviate sunburns. ($4.50, Free People)

We’ve spoken about Prequel time and time again for its affordable, yet effective skincare. One of their latest releases is Reactive Skin Solutions, a steroid-free cream meant to bring down redness, itching, inflammation, and more. Whether you’re eczema-, dermatitis-, or bug-bite-prone, this is an inexpensive over-the-counter topical to keep on hand. ($25, Prequel)

This simple moisturizer is the safest thing to use on sensitive skin — it’s made with ceramides, allantoin, and hyaluronic acid to plump your skin, soothe irritation, and help replenish your skin’s barrier. It’s derm-approved and has the National Eczema Association Seal of Acceptance. ($24, Sephora) 

This simple moisturizer is the safest thing to use on sensitive skin — it’s made with ceramides, allantoin, and hyaluronic acid to plump your skin, soothe irritation, and help replenish your skin barrier. It’s another longtime dermatologist favorite. ({{dynamicPrice}}, Amazon)

This three-ounce bottle of hypochlorous acid spray helps repair cuts, rashes, or burns without using any alcohol or chemicals that may sting. And because it's nontoxic and all-natural, you can spray it around your eyes, ears, and mouth without discomfort. According to our editors, it’s also great for thigh chafe relief. ({{dynamicPrice}}, Amazon) 

ICYMI: Ulta Violette is a new-to-the-US sunscreen brand that’s going viral right now. Its Vibrant Screen is a lightweight cream that you can use on your face and body. It has SPF 50, isn’t sticky, and is water- and sweat-resistant. Stock up ahead of your next vacation. For “luxury” sunscreen, the price is attainable, too. ($30, Sephora)

This protective cream speeds up the healing process up to four times faster than usual (according to the brand), and it won’t clog your pores. Use it as a daily moisturizer if you’re prone to redness or sunburns, or as needed on cuts, scrapes, burns, and bug bites. ($26, Ulta)

Apply this SPF 28 moisturizer every morning to protect your skin against harmful UV rays and give yourself a radiant glow before the coffee even hits. It’s formulated with fermented aloe, hyaluronic acid, and vitamin D to keep your skin hydrated in any environment. It’s also the perfect base layer for any makeup look, since it doesn’t have a white cast. ($49, Ulta)

This ultra-rich body cream uses notes of sandalwood and vanilla orchid to create its uplifting scent, and ingredients like bacuri butter, prebiotic hibiscus, and a Brazilian soothing complex to alleviate your dry, red skin and nourish its natural barrier. Apply liberally after your next Everything Shower to give your skin some major TLC. ($48, Sephora) 

If you’ve been looking for the perfect face sunscreen, you’ve found it. This one by Supergoop! is weightless, scentless, and has broad spectrum SPF 50. It not only helps protect against the sun, it also protects against harmful blue light emissions and doubles as a primer for your makeup. The only thing it can’t do? Leave a sticky, white cast. ($38, Sephora) 

The nicest thing about this sunscreen spray (besides its easy-apply nozzle) is the fact that it's specifically formulated for outdoor activities — complete with SPF 50+ protection and 80 minutes of water resistance. It rubs in clear so you also won’t have to worry about awkward white streaks everywhere. Beach days, we’re ready for you. ({{dynamicPrice}}, Amazon) 

After a long day out in the sun, you’ll want to bring some hydration and nourishment back into your skin. This body butter from Nativa SPA contains acerola cherry, a beloved ingredient in Brazil for its revitalizing properties. Because it’s also made of 100% pure quinoa oil, it’ll soothe, hydrate, and gently exfoliate your skin. Layer it on top of a body serum for added moisture. ($34, Nativa SPA)