The sun is here, summer is slowly pointing the tip of its nose. You want a golden and natural tan, we give you the best tips.
Getting a makeover
To be able to start tanning in peace, it is essential to prepare your skin beforehand. A few weeks before sun exposure, you need to start exfoliating your skin. At a maximum of two scrubs per week, you will get rid of all your small dead skin to prepare your skin for sun exposure. A gentle homemade scrub recipe for the skin?
Take a tablespoon of sugar
Add a tablespoon of honey
Then mix with a tablespoon of olive oil
Leave on for 15 minutes
Protect your skin
It is essential to protect your skin throughout sun exposure. Have you ever heard of your sun capital?
« It is the set of defenses of the skin against the harmful effects of the sun. This capital is acquired at birth, non-renewable, and depends on the phototype of each individual.» National Research Centre
If you have brown spots on your face or shoulders, you may have exposed your skin too much to the sun and spent all your sun capital. You will need to put on sunscreen thirty minutes before going out. And, of course, we advise you to avoid exposing yourself too much to full sun hours, between noon and 4pm. To protect yourself, you can use Décléor's two-phase solar oil . This oil, in the form of a spray, protects from the sun thanks to its UVA and UVB filters. In addition, thanks to its botanical oils and Aloe Vera juice, it moisturizes the skin and refreshes it by 2°C.
Moisturize and prolong
After exposure, it is essential to moisturize your skin. When showering, use milk to nourish and cream to soothe. The Esthederm Institute's Tanning Extender Body Milk is ideal because it soothes and moisturizes the skin while prolonging its tan. To make your skin last the tan, you need to drink plenty of water. Do not hesitate to consume fruits and vegetables, including carrots, peaches and tomatoes. For joie de vivre, opt for a smoothie !
Alternatives to the sun
If you want a nice tan without exposing yourself to the sun for hours, there are self-tanners. In cream, milk or spray, they come in all textures. After a good scrub and hydration, you can apply the self-tanner and let it act to discover a natural result. We recommend the Vita Liberata self-tanning mist . It is a spray that applies easily and dries quickly. You will be able to control the rendering of the desired tan. In addition, this product is natural, organic and paraben-free. Now you hold all the keys to get a natural tan this summer, but also keep it as long as possible.
