How sweet it is to bask in the sun! It clears our pimples, puts us in a good mood and even lowers our blood pressure. No wonder we want to keep our tan after the vacations... But UV rays are notoriously harmful. In addition to burning the skin with prolonged exposure, they accelerate skin aging. Worse still, they can cause cancer. So it's essential to adopt good habits to enjoy the sun without risking your health. Take care of your skin, fill up on nutrients and more. Here's how to get a long-lasting tan in complete safety!
The best tips for preparing skin for the sun
A radiant tan is first and foremost skin that's ready for the sun. We prepare it from the outside, but also from the inside. It couldn't be easier with La Maison de l'Argousier!
A suitable diet
If you want a luminous tan, you need to provide your body with the nutrients it needs to function properly. So opt for brightly colored fruits and vegetables. Green, red, orange: these are guaranteed to saturate the epidermis with beta-carotene, a plant pigment that boosts melanin production. Carrots, spinach, tomatoes, apricots, raspberries, etc. are generously supplied. Also consider foods rich in essential fatty acids, which promote collagen regeneration: mackerel, flaxseed, rapeseed oil, walnuts, etc. Give pride of place to selenium, renowned for its antioxidant properties. This trace element is found in large quantities in meat, seafood, cereals, eggs and dairy products. It protects against sunburn and acts against free radicals, for rejuvenated skin!
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Taking food supplements
In principle, a varied, balanced diet is all you need to prepare your skin for the sun. However, certain tanning supplements can speed up the process. They generally combine several vitamins and minerals:
- Betacarotene has a powerful antioxidant action. This natural tan activator protects the entire body from oxidative stress caused by ultraviolet rays.
- Vitamin C makes tanning safe. A melanin booster responsible for skin pigmentation, it helps fight against excess free radicals and thus protects skin cells from premature aging.
- Vitamin E also protects the skin from UV damage, notably from drying out. It improves sun tolerance.
- Vitamin A promotes skin color, healing and cell renewal.
You can also opt for sea buckthorn, with its exceptional content of beta-carotene, vitamin C, and omegas 3, 6, 7 and 9. In this way, you can be sure of providing your body with what it needs to resist the sun's aggressions.
Moisturize your skin every day
Deeply moisturized skin is less sensitive and therefore stronger in the sun. Some day creams also boast a vitamin-enriched formula for a delicately tanned complexion. Looking for a healthy glow fast? Go for sea buckthorn vegetable oil. Its carotenoids minimize the harmful effects of the sun's rays and prevent signs of aging such as wrinkles and brown spots. At La Maison de l'Argousier, we manufacture our products in France using only gentle techniques to keep their active ingredients perfectly intact. From the very first application, skin is soothed, supple and luminous.
Enhanced protection
Despite all these precautions, sunscreen remains essential. A hat, sunglasses and you're ready to tan in total peace of mind! Don't forget that the sun's rays are weakest between 9 and 11 a.m. and between 4 and 7 p.m... and that it's by moving around that you'll get an even tan! There are also cosmetics rich in antioxidants that form a protective barrier against oxidative stress. This is particularly true of sea buckthorn oil, which is highly effective in relieving sunburn and boosting the skin's natural radiance.
The keys to prolonging your tan
A week back from vacation and your golden complexion is already a distant memory? If you're wondering how to keep your tan looking good for months to come, here are some beauty tips you can adopt without moderation.
Scrubbing
Contrary to popular belief, exfoliation is a real tan activator, as it eliminates dead cells. And after repeated exposure to the sun, dead cells abound! The result is a dull complexion and skin as rough as a crocodile. Exfoliation is the solution: by stimulating microcirculation, it improves skin radiance and makes it smoother. Choose a gentle texture, especially for the face and décolleté, and incorporate this beauty ritual once a week. Don't hesitate to make your own scrub: sea buckthorn oil to moisturize, sugar or coffee grounds to exfoliate. And that's all there is to it!
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Maintain optimal hydration levels
Fragilized, the epidermis needs to be restored so that it can continue to play its protective role. In fact, its hydrolipidic film constantly manages the quantity of water that penetrates deep-tissue to the cutaneous surface, and that which evaporates. So it's vital to moisturize your skin. And it starts in the shower, with surgras soaps. Then take the time to massage your face and body with an after-sun lotion or moisturizing cream. Our targeted organic sea buckthorn serum restructures skin damaged by UV rays. Rich in fatty acids with repairing and regenerating qualities, it harmonizes the complexion and provides a perfectly even tan.
Rehydrate skin from within
Give priority to seasonal, water-rich vegetables and fruit. Broccoli, celery, artichokes, eggplants, cucumbers, zucchinis, melons, watermelons and strawberries moisturize the skin thanks to a generous supply of vitamin A, zinc and silicon. And don't skimp on foods rich in vitamin E, a powerful moisturizer. It forms an occlusive film on the skin's surface, reinforcing the cutaneous barrier. It is mainly found in vegetable fats such as sunflower oil, oilseeds, avocado, sardines... A tanning food supplement also helps to make your tan last. Plan a two-week course of treatment after exposure.
Extended care
Cosmetology is constantly improving, and the major brands specializing in suncare products now offer skin care products designed to preserve your tan. Rich in moisturizing active ingredients, they can be used on the body as well as the face, replacing your daily cream. Looking for an oil to prolong your tan? Carrot and apricot oils give you a natural healthy glow, as does sea buckthorn oil. Sea buckthorn oil is also repairing, detoxifying and emollient. This makes it the ideal after-sun treatment for maintaining a lightly tanned complexion. Packaged in environmentally-friendly packaging and not tested on animals, like all our products, it's sure to become your best ally!