SKIN READY FOR THE SUN

If it is good for morale, the sun is not always kind to our skin . To prepare for the tan smart, adjust your attitude ...and pamper yourself!

How to prepare your skin for tanning?

Some people still think that preparing his skin to tan is equivalent to paying a few sessions of tanning beds, just to burn least once on the beach ... Error!Today, most dermatologists warn against this practice which encourages especially below to protect themselves after ... Fortunately, it is quite possible to prepare the skin to sunlight otherwise!

Full of antioxidants

Let us first look on the side of your plate. Some foods may indeed help us to fight against the aggressions of ultraviolet that cause an increase of free radicals, leading to premature aging of the skin and risk of cancer increased. A few weeks vacation and if you plan to work your tan , so consider increasing your intake of antioxidants, particularly vitamin A, C and E. Look to the fatty fish like salmon and mackerel are rich in vitamin A. Fill up on fruits and vegetables beautifully colored such as strawberries, tomatoes or peppers, sources of vitamin C. Finally, think of vegetable oils (olive, rapeseed) for vitamin E. Remember also to make good friends from orange such as carrots, melons, apricots, mangoes ... the beta-carotene they contain makes it possible to prepare the skin to tanwhile increasing staining more significant for lovers of caramel complexion ...

Moisturize!

From the inside, outside, it is vital for a tan and beautiful healthy well moisturize his skin before, during and after the holidays. For this, consider again the fatty fish that preserve the fatty acids of cell membranes. drink regularly, preferably water or herbal tea to hydrate your body, especially in periods of high heat. Finally, consider applying a daily moisturizer to your entire body. Not only will your skin will look better but more resistant to sun . It has a tendency to increase the thickness of the skin which, if not properly hydrated, peeled and loses radiance.

Dietary supplements

Very much in vogue, the sun pills that can prepare the skin for tanning contain antioxidants such as selenium, vitamin E and beta-carotene. They therefore constitute a super concentrated nutritional qualities of the foods listed above. But beware, if they promote tanning , these supplements , taken before, during and / or after exposure, does not protect against skin aging or skin cancer risk. Do not forget that sunscreen is essential, even if skin is prepared!