Keep your tan longer: the right steps

Summer is fast approaching , you may be wondering what tips you can use to maintain that tan that gives you a dazzling glow. By taking good care of your skin and using a few little tips, it should be easy to maintain it for a while. Skin care, food, dietary supplements, daily hygiene, Canopéa helps you implement your plan of attack!

A beautiful tan for a long time needs to be prepared

The ideal would surely be to keep your lovely tan so patiently obtained all year round. Even if it's rather utopian, at least without taking any risks, a few good habits should allow you to keep it for a few weeks, at least until the return of autumn. Not so bad! A beautiful, even, and long-lasting tan is prepared from the first exposures. If you have exposed yourself gradually, protected yourself from sunburn by applying a cream adapted to your phototype, you have done everything necessary to obtain a beautiful, long-lasting tan. So things are looking pretty good!

Good hydration, essential for a long-lasting tan

We've probably told you this before, but we can't repeat it enough: beautiful skin starts with good hydration. Yes, but in summer we crave light textures. If this is you, you can opt for a light moisturizer, a hydrating gel-cream, or a facial serum. On the body, skin tends to dry out, especially on vacation, under the influence of the sun, wind, water, and sand. Vegetable oils help moisturize and nourish it. Opt for buriti and carrot oils, highly concentrated in carotenoids, coconut oil, and Tahitian monoi with their divine scents. Another product, another texture to pamper your skin in summer: shea butter. However, the slightly greasy side of these products can put some people off. In this case, opt for dry oil, which will give you satiny skin without the greasy effect. Another suggestion: aloe vera gel, appreciated as much for its strong moisturizing power as for its particularly pleasant non-sticky texture.

A sublime tan rhymes with exfoliation

The sun causes skin to thicken and dead skin cells to build up. Exfoliating with a gentle product once or twice a week will help remove them. Don't worry: getting rid of dead skin cells won't make your tan disappear. On the contrary, it will only make it brighter and last longer.

What dietary supplements should you take to maintain a beautiful tan?

Dietary supplements can be taken as a course of treatment 15 days before sun exposure to properly prepare your skin. A second course of treatment after your return from vacation will help prolong your tan. These products contain carotenoids, plant pigments, vitamins, and antioxidants, such as selenium and zinc. Their main action is to boost the skin's natural defenses against UV rays. They also help achieve a light tan. Another category of products is self-tanning capsules. These contain the same active ingredients, but are more concentrated in carotenoids, which allows for a more pronounced tan.

What foods should you eat to prolong your tan?

To maintain your tan, remember that the carotenoids contained in food supplements are also naturally present in certain foods: peppers, tomatoes, carrots, apricots, melons, watermelons, peaches, cabbage, broccoli, etc. To vary the pleasures, you can consume fruits in the form of fresh juice. To properly hydrate your skin, don't forget to drink 1.5 liters of water per day, without forgetting that infused waters, fruit juices, herbal teas, tea, coffee, etc. contribute to your hydration.

A nice tan with the right makeup

Another great way to maintain the beautiful glow you've acquired over the summer is to cheat a little by using certain makeup products, like BB creams, which give your skin a sheer, sun-kissed glow. Also consider blushes and bronzers, always using them sparingly to maintain the natural, vacation-ready look you love so much.

Enjoy the late season

The end of summer and the beginning of autumn is a particularly pleasant time of year. The hot weather is behind you. The low sunlight is softer on your skin. Take the opportunity to get outside and fully enjoy the last of summer's warmth: walks, outdoor sports, barbecues, and picnics are a great way to maintain your tan. Plus, it's great for your mood!

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