Summer memories: how to keep your tan
After the summer leave we have not only vivid impressions, but also a seductive "bronze" tan. And I really want the body to remain tanned as long as possible. There are several surefire ways to save it, you will learn more about them in this article.
How to keep your tan after the sea
Unfortunately, the beautiful "chocolate" Tan obtained from the sea coast holds the least. And the reason for this is the too "aggressive" effect of the sun's rays on our skin, because a tan is inherently a burn. This becomes stress for the body, and it tries to restore its usual state as soon as possible, renewing the epidermis layer. But there are several methods to slow down this process:
- First, you need to prepare in advance for sunbathing. It will be good to visit a bathhouse or sauna before the trip, to do a scrubbing - this way the skin surface will be cleansed of all impurities and keratinized particles.
- Use special cosmetics "before" and "after", this will help to get a long-lasting and even tan.
- Another tip is to sunbathe in the shade. Of course, it will take a little more time to get the desired shade, but it will last longer, because the likelihood of sunburn in such conditions is minimal.
- Moisturizing is one of the most effective methods for maintaining your tan. Apply a good moisturizer to your skin as often as possible, especially after water treatments or when you feel tight, but at least 2-3 times a day.
How to keep your tan longer
The following tips will help you prolong the life of your tan:
- After vacation, you should refrain from visiting the sauna and bath.
- It is not recommended to take a bath for more than 10 minutes, and to fix the tan, add herbal decoction (chamomile, string) or sea salt to the water.
- For the first two weeks, do not use scrubs or other exfoliating products, then a light exfoliation can be done to make the skin look fresher and more well-groomed.
- Apply to face periodically honey masks, and for the body the procedure of wrapping from algae will be very effective.
- Monitor your diet. Beta-carotene is a very good natural tanning agent, so add carrot juice and red and yellow vegetables and fruits to your diet. Don't forget about vitamin A, which is found in fatty fish and beef liver. It is best absorbed with vegetable fats.
- Drink at least 1.5 liters of water a day, this will maintain the body's water balance at the desired level, which means that the skin will not dry out.
Tanning products
With modern cosmetics you can not only get a beautiful tan, but also keep it for a long time.
Today in stores there is a wide variety of them, of various types, compositions and methods of application, so you can easily choose the right option for yourself.
Gels and lotions are best applied to the body after showering. They have a moisturizing and cooling effect, soothe and restore the skin's surface after exposure to sunlight.
Creams often contain vitamin E and herbal ingredients that promote healing of the upper layer of the epidermis and prevent flaking.
Tan activators are used before going to the beach. With their help, you can get an even and long-lasting golden tone, and they also provide SPF-protection of the skin from the sun.
Do not neglect the simple, but very effective folk methods - rubbing with tea and coffee grounds will allow your body to maintain a tanned appearance longer.
