At the beginning of July, summer is in full swing: get your sunglasses and your sun cream because the tanning season has just begun!
What a pleasure it is to be caressed by the light and warmth of the summer sun! Although beneficial to our health, UV rays can also damage our skin, especially if it's not properly protected. Follow our natural advice to care for your skin and maintain a beautiful tan all summer long!
4 steps to prepare your skin for the sun naturally
Step 1: Feeding
And yes, nutrition is involved in tanning. We may think that skin hydration and nutrition depend solely on cosmetics. It's a mistake!
Our skin reflects our inner well-being and our diet. For well-nourished, hydrated skin, opt for fresh seasonal fruits and vegetables, rich in vitamins, minerals and protective antioxidants. Add to this essential fatty acids found in fish and vegetable oils to prevent dryness and keep skin glowing.
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Certain foods are particularly rich in beta-carotene, a natural orange pigment and precursor of vitamin A. This carotenoid has antioxidant properties that protect cells against oxidative damage, including that caused by solar radiation.
By eating foods rich in beta-carotene, such as carrots, tomatoes, apricots, as well as highly pigmented green vegetables and fruits and red stimulates melanin production in the skin. This enables the skin to better prepare itself for exposure to the sun.
Santi-Shop even offers cosmetics richer in beta-carotene than carrot oil. This is thanks to its "AMOU'ROUCOU Bio".
Step 2: Care for your skin with natural cosmetics
In addition to a balanced diet, it's essential to regularly nourish and moisturize your skin with natural products to boost its protection against UV rays. Laloe vera and vegetable oils are precious allies for well-nourished skin.
In addition, a scrub A weekly gentle treatment is recommended to remove dead skin cells, allowing skincare products to penetrate better and maximize their benefits.
Some vegetable oils, such as carroturucum andabricotThese products contain high levels of beta-carotene, which promotes melanin production in the skin. After applying these products, do not expose your skin to direct sunlight! Instead, use them at the end of the day to prepare your skin for optimal hydration and nutrition the following morning.
Step 3: Gradual exposure to the sun
To ensure optimum protection against UV rays and preserve your sun capital over the long term, it's essential to opt for gradual sun exposure. Whether your skin is well prepared or not, this approach allows melanin to develop naturally, strengthening its ability to defend against UV rays.
It's also crucial to avoid peak sunlight hours, generally between 11 a.m. and 4 p.m., to reduce the risks associated with excessive sun exposure.
Step 4: Never forget your sun protection
For safe tanning, always make sure you apply a sun protection product suited to you and your family's skin type. Remember to reapply after swimming for optimum effectiveness. To protect your health and the environment, opt for natural sun protection products.
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