“Memories of Summer”: how to maintain a tan

After summer vacations We are left with not only vivid impressions, but also a seductive “bronze” tan. And I really want my body to remain tanned as long as possible. There are several surefire ways to preserve it; you will learn more about them in this article.

How to maintain a tan after the sea

Unfortunately, the beautiful “chocolate” tan, obtained on the sea coast, lasts the least. And the reason for this is the too “aggressive” effect of sunlight on our skin, because tanning is essentially a burn. This becomes stressful for the body, and it tries to restore its normal state as soon as possible, renewing the epidermis layer. But there are several methods to slow down this process:

• Firstly, you need to prepare in advance for sunbathing. It would be good to visit a bathhouse or sauna before your trip and do a scrub - this will cleanse the surface of the skin of all impurities and dead particles.
• Use special cosmetics “before” and “after”, this will help you get a lasting and even tan.
• Another tip is to sunbathe in the shade. Of course, it will take a little more time to obtain the desired shade, but it will last longer, because the likelihood of getting burned in such conditions is minimal.
• Moisturizing is one of the most effective methods of maintaining a tan. Apply a good moisturizer to your skin as often as possible, especially after water treatments, or when there is a feeling of tightness, but at least 2-3 times a day.

How to keep your tan longer

The following tips will help extend the “life” of your tan:

• After your vacation, you should refrain from visiting the sauna and bathhouse.
• It is not recommended to take a bath for more than 10 minutes, and to fix the tan, add a herbal decoction (chamomile, string) or sea salt to the water.
• For the first two weeks, do not use scrubs or other exfoliating products, then you can do a light peeling to make the skin look fresher and more well-groomed.
• Apply to face periodically honey masks, and a seaweed wrap procedure will be very effective for the body.
• Watch your diet. Beta-carotene is a very good natural tanning agent, so add carrot juice, as well as 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 your skin will not dry out.

Tanning products

With the help of modern cosmetics You can not only get a beautiful tan, but also maintain it for a long time.

Today there is a wide variety of them in stores, of different 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 a shower. They have a moisturizing and cooling effect, soothe and restore the surface of the skin 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.

Tanning activators are used before going to the beach. With their help you can get an even and long-lasting golden shade, and they also provide SPF protection to the skin from the sun.

Do not neglect simple but very effective folk methods - rubbing with tea and coffee grounds will allow your body to maintain a tanned appearance longer.