How to prolong your tan?
Write the 10/05/2023 by Santarome Bio
When you return from vacation, there's nothing more pleasant than having a tanned complexion and having every outfit fit like a glove. Unfortunately, the tan often fades as quickly as once it is obtained, even after hours in the sun.
However, there are natural tips to preserve it longer. Santarome reveals its tips for maintaining your caramel skin.
Plants to use for a natural tan
Maintaining your tan naturally is sometimes a perilous ordeal. Several plants help to intensely prolong the tan. Among these plants we find:
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Aloe Vera has the role of gently hydrating and exfoliating the skin thanks to its high concentration of water and minerals. Present in many moisturizing creams, it is also found in products that prolong your tan.
Shea : the properties of shea and in particular shea butter help moisturize the epidermis and fight against sunburn. Containing vitamin F, shea softens the skin.
Lavender : the composition of lavender is intended to beautify and perpetuate your tan after sunbathing. It is also used to soothe sunburn.
Jojoba : like shea, this plant regenerates your skin for deep hydration with a soft finish.
Each of these plants contains active ingredients that can give your tanned complexion a few extra weeks, particularly in the form of essential oils. Other plants such as chamomile or green tea help maintain your tan, even after your return.
Foods for a natural and lasting tan
Diet also helps strengthen the effect of your tan once you return. Foods containing beta carotene intensify and stimulate melanin in the skin. In fact, beta-carotene is a precursor of the vitamin which, in addition to restoring energy, acts on the coloring of the skin. Among these foods we find:
Mango
Apricot
Melon
Tomato
Carrot
Watermelon
Citrus : grapefruit
Other foods such as eggs, spinach or even sweet potatoes stimulate melanin in the skin thanks to their beta-carotene content to prolong your tan . Aromatic herbs like parsley also contain beta-carotene.
To this you can add the consumption of foods rich in vitamin D present in fish, eggs, liver and dairy products.
Our tips for a natural and long-lasting tan
Exfoliate/exfoliate your skin
Contrary to popular belief, exfoliating your skin does not make your tan disappear. On the contrary, this has the effect of intensifying the latter. The scrub will help eliminate impurities and dead cells. It allows your tan to look great again and extend it for a few more weeks . It is recommended to exfoliate before leaving on vacation. You can repeat this step during your vacation and do one again when you return.
The ideal times to expose yourself to the sun
Tanning is the result of a protective mechanism of the epidermis after exposure to the sun. Melanin, the pigment responsible for skin color, is then activated when UV rays come into contact with the skin.
In order to maintain golden skin over several weeks, it is advisable to start tanning gradually . Exposing yourself for hours on the first day of vacation, without protection, can cause serious sunburn and destroy your skin. Prefer exposure to the sun outside of hours when the sun is at peak, preferably between 10 a.m. and 12 p.m., then after 4 p.m. Apply sunscreen regularly, starting with a high UV index sunscreen for the first few days, then a lower UV index cream for the rest of your stay. Obviously, several layers are necessary, especially after swimming.
Skin hydration
Hydrating the epidermis is essential if you want to maintain your caramel skin. The sea, sand and sun are factors that dry out the skin and lead to flaking, so moisturize with an after-sun moisturizer after each bath. When you return, you must maintain this ritual so that your skin is intensively nourished.
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