Who of us does not dream of coming back from vacation with a beautiful, chocolate color tan? But how to manage to do it? Our easy tips will help you to make your dream come true. Be sure, everything is not that difficult as it seems to be.
Cleanse your skin
To make your tan lay equally, thoroughly cleanse the skin with scrubs. You can just use a beauty sponge. However, do not scrub your body right before sun tanning! By doing this, you can damage your skin really badly. “New” skin is very sensitive, having less ability to with-stand the aggressive effects of sunlight.
Keep to a healthy diet
Include in your diet meals rich in beta-carotene: carrots, apricots, melons. They enhance the production of melanin. Also, remember about food with vitamin E like oily fish, vegetable oils, nuts.
Take sun baths wisely
You need to sunbathe wisely, gradually increasing the time spent in direct sunlight. For the first time, it is better to take sun baths under a beach umbrella. Otherwise, you risk getting burned and ruining your vacation.
Use sunscreen protection
The first rule, which everyone tends to forget about: you need to apply sunscreen beforehand, like 20-30 minutes before going to the beach. But certainly not on the seashore under the hard sun. For pale skin, it is better to use products with at least 30 SPF. For dark skin, apply pro-tection of 10-15 SPF.
Choose right hours
You need to be on the beach at the right time when the sun is less aggressive. The best time to go to the beach is from 8 to 11AM and after 4 PM hours. At this time, you have the lowest chances of getting sunburn.
Drink enough water
Under the ultraviolet light, the skin quickly loses moisture and becomes thinner. Therefore, you should pay attention to its hydration. Drink more water. Increase your daily water intake. Never forget to bring a bottle of fresh water with you to the beach.
Move more
A bad idea is to lie on the beach with no movement, turning from one side to another. Move more: practice outdoor games, like beach volleyball, or waterskiing. You will get tanned faster when you move.
Moisturize your skin
Moisturize the skin not only from the inside, but also from the outside. Use your favorite moisturizers at least twice a day. Remember to moisturize your face and hands even more often.