Getting a perfect tan – Best Tips To follow

If you are wondering why there are not many posts in this period, maybe it is the case that you start enjoying some sun and holidays too: D All the staff of Tips and Tricks is on the beach looking for the perfect tan! Let’s give some notions and advice to have a golden and uniform color;) It is important to understand that the famous melanin mainly determines the color of the human skin. Continuous exposure to the sun stimulates the production of melanin which is the mechanism that the skin uses to protect itself from ultraviolet rays. In the sun it is necessary always protect yourself and consider other factors besides the sun: sand, water, snow, are all reflective surfaces that amplify the effect of ultraviolet rays. Not to be underestimated, the slow effect of the drops of water, once we have taken a bath and we expose ourselves to the sun to dry.

• Why use sunscreen?

Obviously to avoid sunburn in the first days of exposure and above all because the sunscreen protects against the negative effects of UVA radiation (responsible for skin aging) and UVB which in the long run could cause mutations in the melanocytes and in the most serious cases also cause tumors. In addition, a sunscreen maintains the hydration of the most superficial layers of the skin allowing you to maintain the tan longer and obviously avoiding easy dehydration (you will not have unsightly peeling: p). The protection factor of the creams is an index of how long it is possible to stay in the sun without getting burned. It is good to choose among the various products, the one that is water resistant and has an adequate protection factor for our phototype.

• How do i get a nice tan?

Gradually expose yourself for a week; subsequently the tan will be more lasting and you will be able to stay in the sun longer. The best times to tan are until 11am, so don’t hope to get a golden color if you get up after 1pm because you went dancing the night before. Avoid the hottest hours of the day, between 11 and 15. Sunbathing in the late afternoon is a good way to tan very gradually. Being in motion and changing position often helps to evenly distribute solar radiation throughout the body. Remember that the skin tans even in the shade!

• How does nutrition affect?

In the heat, our body needs moisturizing nutrients that help the skin fight the aggressions of UV rays.

During the melanin production process, therefore with the heat, the skin consumes natural antioxidants more quickly and in particular vitamin C and vitamin E, to neutralize the action of free radicals. By continuously replenishing them, together with vitamins A and B, the hydration process of the skin and the whole organism is always kept active.

It is important to increase the daily consumption of water and to introduce foods that contain vitamins and minerals useful for the skin and with antioxidant properties. The foods that have these characteristics are fruit e vegetables, especially melon, watermelon, apricots, peaches, carrots, peppers and tomatoes that protect the skin and help to get a great tan.

• Should I use tanning oils?

Once you have reached a good degree of tan it can be useful to make the color persist or darken a little more with the use of oils. They are therefore recommended for those who are already tanned or have a darker phototype. The oils promote the shine of the skin and the absorption of UV rays. They are to be used with great caution because the protection they provide is almost nil. Solar waters are to be avoided as they have a very low protection factor and are not used for tanning purposes.

Aftersun should always be used because after exposure the skin must maintain hydration and elasticity. They are also soothing and refreshing substances that give a pleasant sensation of freshness and relief. The final advice is to have patience (as in all things) and always use protective / moisturizing creams. For more information on the effects of UV rays on the skin, read here.

Good tan: D