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Reef Safe Sun & Sting Soothing Gel
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Cooling & Soothing

Sun & Sting Soothing Gel

(34 customer reviews)

$12.95

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Nourish your skin following sun exposure, insect bites or stings with our Soothing Gel made with our potent antioxidant blend of Green Tea, Tulsi, Wakame, and Olive Leaf.

Greaseless and fast acting, our gel is enriched with Aloe and Green Tea to quickly reduce the heat, glycosaminoglycans and enzymes to stimulate the skin’s self-healing process, and essential oils like cinnamon bark, lavender, and tea tree for fast acting results.

  • Aloe and Green Tea speed skin restoration
  • Powerful blend of essential oils and enzymes quickly cools skin for fast relief of sunburned and stressed skin
  • Greaseless and fast absorbing gel

USDA BioPreferred 100, Tested and Proven Reef Safe, For Sensitive Skin, Antioxidant Blend, PCR, Cruelty Free
Aqueous Extracts of Camellia Sinensis (Green Tea) Leaf*, Ocimum Tenuiflorum (Tulsi) Leaf*, Alaria Esculenta (Wakame Seaweed)* and Olea Europaea (Olive) Leaf*, Aloe Barbadensis (Aloe) Leaf Juice*, Deionized Water, Glycerin, Methyl Gluceth 10, Alaria Esculenta (Wakame Seaweed) Bioferment, Lactobacillus/Olea Europaea (Olive) Leaf Ferment, Papain, Bromelain, Hydrolyzed Glycosaminoglycans, Sodium Levulinate, Hydrolyzed Guar, Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Oil, Mentha Piperita (Peppermint) Leaf Oil, Cinnamomum Zeylanicum (Cinnamon) Bark Oil, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Oil, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil, Acetic Acid (Vinegar), Xanthan Gum, Hydroxypropyl Guar, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate * Certified Organic

To soothe and cool the skin, apply as often as needed. Use after sun exposure to minimize peeling. For external use only.

Dermatogist Approved Sunscreen for Sensitive Skin
SPF Rating:
Active Ingredient:
Water Resistant 80 mins | Broad Spectrum Protection UVA/UVB | For Face & Body, Does Not Burn Eyes
EWG Verified: Does not contain Oxybenzone, avobezone, octocrylene, octinoxate, parabens, DEAs/ MEAs/ TEAs, Butyloctyl salicylate, phthalates, dyes, cinnamates, benzophenones (BP-2), camphor derivatives and other ingredients of concern.
Fragrance: None
Volume:
Packaging: Post-Consumer Recycled

Fast cooling aloe
Jellyfish and Fire Coral
Powerful blend of essential oils and enzymes

I formulated our Stream2Sea Outdoor Soothing Gel to cool and soothe the skin. I got into firecoral during one dive, and afterwards made this gel with marine enzymes, essential oils and powerful botanicals.  Great to keep on hand anytime the outdoors fights back!

A creator really shouldn’t choose favorites, but if pressed, I’d have to say this is the product that makes me the most proud. Natural aloe vera gels usually leave a tacky feel on the skin, and do little for truly soothing the skin. My formula works impressively and it feels wonderful going on!

– Autumn Blum, Founder and CEO, Stream2Sea

Restores, Nourishes and Protects

Meet Our Organic Hero Ingredients

 A bio-compatible antioxidant super blend that delivers over
200+ antioxidants, vitamins, minerals, phytonutrients and electrolytes to your skin.

Tulsi Leaf (Holy Basil)

Tulsi Leaf (Holy Basil)

Known as an adaptogen, it helps the body and skin adapt and overcome environmental stress. Tulsi helps counter the cellular oxidative damage caused by sun exposure.

Aloe Leaf

Aloe Leaf

It is used topically for soothing sunburns, and for its nourishing and moisturizing benefits.

Green Tea

Green Tea

Natural plant based extract used for its antioxidant and powerful skin-soothing properties. We consider green tea to be one of the most universally effective antioxidants.

Olive Leaf

Olive Leaf

Extremely rich in phenolic compounds exhibiting unique antioxidant properties that condition and provide nourishment to the skin and hair.

Wakame

Wakame

A species of seaweed considered to be a potent antioxidant ingredient for purifying and fortifying the body. Used for its high mineral, vitamin, and fiber content.

34 reviews for Sun & Sting Soothing Gel

  1. MD. –

    I am amazed at this relief gel (sun and sting) from stream2sea.
    I am a Canadian physician and usually never take the time to write reviews but I want people to know about this product.
    My skin reacts a lot to the stinging cells in the ocean. Over the years I have tried a lot of different products and tricks and none of them worked fully. Last week I was introduced to the gel and it works like magic! I have used it almost everyday because there is a lot around now.
    I apply it right after my swim on the red areas and the redness disappears completely within an hour! Really completely!
    I am never going to the ocean again without taking this product with me!
    You have to try this and have it with you in case you need it because I found that it is much more effective when applied the same day.

  2. Carol –

    Great product, very soothing, love that it’s organic and natural!

  3. Kat –

    Not only does this gel smell amazing, but it works so well. I unfortunately met thimble jellies in the Bahamas last week and applied this Relief Gel and the itch never even had a chance to start. Add to that I missed a spot when sunscreening and got a burn on my back – applied the same Gel and it soothed, calmed, and I haven’t peeled. Bonus points for being told I smell amazing by everyone around me, despite being covered in red spots and stripes. Huge fan, works like a charm!

  4. Viktoria –

    After a sunburn, that’s just what I needed. My skin absorbed it and didn’t leave any grease. I wish I had more than just the small size back then.

  5. LG. –

    I am part Mermaid, and salt water runs through my veins. However, jellyfish have an unfortunate attraction to me: they LOVE me.
    Yesterday, I was badly introduced to a Portuguese Man-o-war. OUCH!
    Stream2Sea Sun and Sting Relief Gel to the RESCUE!!! I liberally applied the gel to my foot, and the soothing was INSTANTANEOUS. Really. I applied the gel a few more times, and this morning – all better. Thanks
    Stream2Sea: Y’all ROCK. Best products EVER.
    #PROTECTWHATYOULOVE. #jellyfishloveme 🙂 Sincerely, seasoul

  6. Juli –

    My skin is very fair and burns easily. I bought this because it smelled wonderful and I had a bad sunburn on my legs. It applies smoothly and eases the pain. After one day of use I could already see a difference in the burn (it was not as red) and it felt much better. I usually don’t post reviews but this formula is TOTALLY AWESOME! It is a must have for anyone who easily gets sunburned. What a fabulous product!

  7. Carolyn (verified owner) –

    We use this product for EVERYTHING!!!! From sun burns, to ant bites, to jelly stings, to coral stings, to general salty stings! We love this product and very happy it comes in large size. We think this is the best thing we have found!

  8. Ashley –

    I have an annoying nerve condition that causes my leg to itch. I was told to use different topical products to no avail, then I received this product, it has helped tremendously subside the annoying itch 🙂

  9. Jill –

    I have very fair skin, and I burn super fast. I have never felt relief of a burn as fast as this gel! I generally use a lidocaine based burn gel, and this fast surpassed the relief of that. You’ve got a customer for life! (Plus it smells wonderful!)

  10. Seara (verified owner) –

    I loved how quick this product worked!

  11. JB. (verified owner) –

    I had a bad burn behind my knees and this stuff not only smells wonderful, but helped keep the stinging sensation away for awhile after applying. I prefer it over Aloe because it’s not sticky.

  12. DF. (verified owner) –

    The BEST after sun care product ever used! Also works AMAZING for itchy bug bites!

  13. AH. (verified owner) –

    I ran into this gel at a dive show and fell in love! I use this every morning on my face and neck after washing. It dries without leaving any sticky or oily residue and leaves my skin feeling firm and soft. I continued buying it for that purpose once I realized how good it felt on my skin! I have used it on sunburns here and there as well and it works great for that also. I have been using it daily for over a year now! It also feels good to know that the packaging is so much more environmentally friendly than anything you would pick up off the shelf in a drug store or supply store!

  14. JW. –

    I burn super easy. 15 minutes outside without sunscreen, and I can be burnt. In Key West, I spent an afternoon with sun beating directly on the back of my legs. They were burnt – bright red. I didn’t pack the aloe Vera because I took a carry-on. So, I bought this stuff at the hotel. I haven’t peeled. I should have, but using this stuff (and the Neutrogena lotion at the hotel) kept me from peeling! I got it to help with the pain, but then I read what it is supposed to do. I’m going to have to get more in case I burn again, but I recommend.

  15. AN. –

    I have to admit I was skeptical to use an after sun product because I never felt like they worked. Previously I have used aloe style products from the convince store and always ended up peeling after a sunburn. I had the worst sunburn visiting my mom in Florida and she told me to use the Sun and Sting gel. I used it around two times daily and not only did it sooth the areas, after a week I never peeled. I was amazed and sold. I will never use anything else. Highly recommend!!

  16. Rose –

    I use the relief gel as part of my facial care when I have a blemish
    I use a little dab of it. The gel is easy to control and it’s all natural ingredients!

  17. vauglestotle (verified owner) –

    My skin is fair and I burn easily, and was far more sensitive to the sun from the medicine I was taking while on vacation. I got a bad second-degree sunburn on the backs of my hands (washed sunscreen off and didn’t reapply), and after several applications the redness dissipated, most of the welts faded, and my skin never peeled. I have had less-severe burns that peeled. Well done team!

  18. RR. (verified owner) –

    works on bug bites

    multiuse, worth buying for sure

  19. AB. –

    Thanks so much, Robin! We keep a tube with us all the time 🙂

  20. SW. –

    Sunburn At Beach

    We took a vacation at Panama City Beach, my daughter and I got a sun burn mine mostly was my face. I on a very tiny bit and that evening they went away on my face. I truly believe in this product. My daughter is using it now. She has sunburn on her ear and arms, and it’s instant relief. I would recommend! We bought it at a shop at pier park in Florida.

  21. SW. –

    We went to the Panama City Beach and we got sun burn in places my face started to blister my arms the lady in the Boutique at Pier Park just got some of this in. She looked at my face and told me I needed to try it my face was getting little blisters popping up and so I did it was only one ounce I put some on as soon as I left and my blisters heeled up that evening my face arms cleared up. Listen I am totally amazed with this product. I am buying a bigger tube to keep this product around we like being out side and in pool when at home or beach, lakes etc

    Sun & Sting Soothing Gel
    Sun & Sting Soothing Gel

  22. mwwilburn@gmail.com –

    After Sun

    We went to Panama City Beach we laid out in the sun we had fun and got sun burned we started getting blisters. We got some of the after sun from here to put on our skin and mine went away almost instantly. I about would not have believed it if I had not seen it.

  23. Caroline (verified owner) –

    Great!

    I bought a sample size of this and am back to order more. It works great for bug bites and feels nice after a day in the sun.

  24. Sam (verified owner) –

    Go Ahead and Order

    Really loved this product and how refreshing it was especially if kept in the fridge

  25. Linda (verified owner) –

    Hair

    I use it from head to toe. Great for the scalp. My hair loves it with lots of body and so shiny.

  26. Alice (verified owner) –

    Good for sunburns & everyday use

    This product is the best after burn product I have ever tried. When I applied it to my face after a burn I was pleasantly surprised that my sensitive acne prone skin didn’t break out, in fact it looked great! I now use this on my face, neck, and chest every night and wake up with moisturized and acne free skin.

  27. AB. –

    Thanks so much for sharing your results, Alice! It makes my day 🙂 – Autumn

  28. LL. (verified owner) –

    This stuff is great for fire ant bites. My daughter also says it repels mosquitoes! Miracle gell 🙂

  29. CJ. –

    This stuff is amazing! My daughter was sunburned, we put this on her and the burn immediately disappeared. No pain!

  30. DF. (verified owner) –

    Oh what a relief this is!!!

    Saved my other half’s sunburned shoulders & back. Applied on the sunburn area for 2 days along with stream to sea moisturizing lotion and the skin was healed even the peeling stoped:) Great product, I will have in my dive bag & beach bag always, highly recommend!

  31. stephaniekvcs (verified owner) –

    The BEST

    This works so good for sun burn! My son had an awful burn after soccer camp last year, and this helped almost instantly. Stocking up for this summer right now! I also use this everytime I shave—it prevents razor burn every single time! Can’t live without it.

    Plus, it smells SO delicious!

  32. KS. –

    I absolutely love stream2sea sun and sting soothing gel. Personally I’ve owned aloe plants but this gel works better than any aloe including fresh from the plant. Not to mention how good it smells! If you forget to apply your stream2sea sunscreen and end up pink, don’t forget to apply your sting relief before the night is over to avoid the red burn.

  33. KS. –

    I LOVE stream2sea sun and sting relief. It’s so soothing when you spend too much time in the sun. Personally I think it works better than a fresh aloe plant. Even better is how good it smells.

  34. BR. –

    Don’t take on the Jellies

    If you have ever been stung by a jellyfish you know how uncomfortable it is. Instead of having someone urinate on you use this instead! It works instantly. I have also used this after getting sun burn and it works amazing for that as well.

  35. budda1114 (verified owner) –

    YAY!! This stuff is great! Just recently in Mexico I encountered fire coral on my right knee area and it has been burning up until I put the Sun and Sting gel on it and literally it stopped burning within minutes. I have also found that it works great on mosquito bites too! I will definitely be picking up more for the grandchildren!!

  36. VQ. –

    Liquid gold

    Got stung by a jellyfish in the BVIs, this is the only thing that really soothed it. This product is amazing!

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JW.
May 4, 2021
I burn super easy. 15 minutes outside without sunscreen, and I can be burnt. In Key West, I spent an afternoon with sun beating directly on the back...More
I burn super easy. 15 minutes outside without sunscreen, and I can be burnt. In Key West, I spent an afternoon with sun beating directly on the back of my legs. They were burnt - bright red. I didn't pack the aloe Vera because I took a carry-on. So, I bought this stuff at the hotel. I haven't peeled. I should have, but using this stuff (and the Neutrogena lotion at the hotel) kept me from peeling! I got it to help with the pain, but then I read what it is supposed to do. I'm going to have to get more in case I burn again, but I recommend.
AH.
February 24, 2021
I ran into this gel at a dive show and fell in love! I use this every morning on my face and neck after washing. It dries without leaving any sticky o...More
I ran into this gel at a dive show and fell in love! I use this every morning on my face and neck after washing. It dries without leaving any sticky or oily residue and leaves my skin feeling firm and soft. I continued buying it for that purpose once I realized how good it felt on my skin! I have used it on sunburns here and there as well and it works great for that also. I have been using it daily for over a year now! It also feels good to know that the packaging is so much more environmentally friendly than anything you would pick up off the shelf in a drug store or supply store!
DF.
February 10, 2021
The BEST after sun care product ever used! Also works AMAZING for itchy bug bites!
JB.
September 15, 2019
I had a bad burn behind my knees and this stuff not only smells wonderful, but helped keep the stinging sensation away for awhile after applying. I pr...More
I had a bad burn behind my knees and this stuff not only smells wonderful, but helped keep the stinging sensation away for awhile after applying. I prefer it over Aloe because it's not sticky.
Seara
June 11, 2019
I loved how quick this product worked!
Jill
April 1, 2019
I have very fair skin, and I burn super fast. I have never felt relief of a burn as fast as this gel! I generally use a lidocaine based burn gel, ...More
I have very fair skin, and I burn super fast. I have never felt relief of a burn as fast as this gel! I generally use a lidocaine based burn gel, and this fast surpassed the relief of that. You've got a customer for life! (Plus it smells wonderful!)
Ashley
January 15, 2019
I have an annoying nerve condition that causes my leg to itch. I was told to use different topical products to no avail, then I received this product,...More
I have an annoying nerve condition that causes my leg to itch. I was told to use different topical products to no avail, then I received this product, it has helped tremendously subside the annoying itch 🙂
Carolyn
May 28, 2018
We use this product for EVERYTHING!!!! From sun burns, to ant bites, to jelly stings, to coral stings, to general salty stings! We love this product a...More
We use this product for EVERYTHING!!!! From sun burns, to ant bites, to jelly stings, to coral stings, to general salty stings! We love this product and very happy it comes in large size. We think this is the best thing we have found!
Juli
April 3, 2018
My skin is very fair and burns easily. I bought this because it smelled wonderful and I had a bad sunburn on my legs. It applies smoothly and eases th...More
My skin is very fair and burns easily. I bought this because it smelled wonderful and I had a bad sunburn on my legs. It applies smoothly and eases the pain. After one day of use I could already see a difference in the burn (it was not as red) and it felt much better. I usually don't post reviews but this formula is TOTALLY AWESOME! It is a must have for anyone who easily gets sunburned. What a fabulous product!
LG.
February 20, 2018
I am part Mermaid, and salt water runs through my veins. However, jellyfish have an unfortunate attraction to me: they LOVE me. Yesterday, I was ...More
I am part Mermaid, and salt water runs through my veins. However, jellyfish have an unfortunate attraction to me: they LOVE me.
Yesterday, I was badly introduced to a Portuguese Man-o-war. OUCH!
Stream2Sea Sun and Sting Relief Gel to the RESCUE!!! I liberally applied the gel to my foot, and the soothing was INSTANTANEOUS. Really. I applied the gel a few more times, and this morning - all better. Thanks
Stream2Sea: Y'all ROCK. Best products EVER.
#PROTECTWHATYOULOVE. #jellyfishloveme 🙂 Sincerely, seasoul
Viktoria
February 9, 2018
After a sunburn, that's just what I needed. My skin absorbed it and didn't leave any grease. I wish I had more than just the small size back then.
Kat
May 7, 2017
Not only does this gel smell amazing, but it works so well. I unfortunately met thimble jellies in the Bahamas last week and applied this Relief Gel a...More
Not only does this gel smell amazing, but it works so well. I unfortunately met thimble jellies in the Bahamas last week and applied this Relief Gel and the itch never even had a chance to start. Add to that I missed a spot when sunscreening and got a burn on my back - applied the same Gel and it soothed, calmed, and I haven't peeled. Bonus points for being told I smell amazing by everyone around me, despite being covered in red spots and stripes. Huge fan, works like a charm!
Carol
March 21, 2017
Great product, very soothing, love that it's organic and natural!
MD.
July 4, 2016
I am amazed at this relief gel (sun and sting) from stream2sea. I am a Canadian physician and usually never take the time to write reviews but I wa...More
I am amazed at this relief gel (sun and sting) from stream2sea.
I am a Canadian physician and usually never take the time to write reviews but I want people to know about this product.
My skin reacts a lot to the stinging cells in the ocean. Over the years I have tried a lot of different products and tricks and none of them worked fully. Last week I was introduced to the gel and it works like magic! I have used it almost everyday because there is a lot around now.
I apply it right after my swim on the red areas and the redness disappears completely within an hour! Really completely!
I am never going to the ocean again without taking this product with me!
You have to try this and have it with you in case you need it because I found that it is much more effective when applied the same day.
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Safe For You and Safe For Our Waters

What does tested & proven safe means for our bodies, waters and coral reefs?

Just because the front of the bottle might say it is reef safe does not mean that it is. That is because these terms are not yet regulated. You still need to look at the back, starting with the active ingredients listing. We have also discovered that just because a product is safe for people does not mean it’s safe in an aquatic ecosystem. Modern science has given us many lab tests to determine the safety of cosmetics, but there are currently few scientific lab tests to see if products are harmful to fish, coral and other aquatic life. We put Stream2Sea products through numerous studies to prove our safety, and believe that our products are the safest on the market for all your water, reef and outdoor activities.

Biodegradability Tests

It is important to know that just because a product is biodegradable for example, a biodegradable sunscreen, does not mean that it is non-toxic. To be considered ‘readily biodegradable’, the product must break down into its natural state from 60-80% in 28 days. Stream2Sea products are readily biodegradable in fresh and salt water.

Reef and Marine Life Safety Tests

Swimming behavior with Stream2Sea biodegradable mineral sunscreen is relatively unaffected, whereas the competitor sunscreen most definitely altered the fish’s swimming behavior.

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