We get a dark skin tone due to the pigment melanin, which our body produces. Someone has a higher ability to develop it, someone has a lower ability, this is due to a genetic feature. It is very difficult for people with fair skin types to tan, so they strive by all means possible to facilitate the process of getting a tan.
For people with white skin, there are special , which contribute to the production of melanin, they help to acquire a golden skin tone for those who are deficient in their own pigment. However, proper body care is not the key to success. To get a beautiful tan, you need a whole range of measures aimed at preparing the body for the effects of UV rays.
One of the most important criteria for a beautiful skin tone is proper nutrition. When certain foods are consumed, the chance of sunbathing increases markedly.
First of all, you need to debunk the myth that eating carrots contributes to a strong tan.
Carrots contain a large amount of beta-carotene, and most people are used to thinking that it is he who is responsible for acquiring a tan. However, beta-carotene has practically no effect on skin susceptibility to UV rays. Its peculiarity lies in the “tinting” effect due to accumulation in the skin. Thus, eating a huge amount of carrots, you risk getting a yellowish skin tone. If you have very fair skin, then it may look painful, if you are a representative of a dark-skinned type, then people around you may sneak in doubt about the presence of Chinese roots in you. Eating carrots should be dosed, for example, drinking a glass of carrot juice per day or adding a vegetable to a salad. In the hot season, carrots can be replaced with peaches, apricots, melon or watermelon. They are also rich in beta-carotene.
Sunflower and olive oil, almonds and walnuts contain vitamin E, which protects against the action of free radicals, that is, prevents the aging of the body and skin.
Orange, grapefruit, lemon and mandarin contain a huge amount of vitamin C. It is necessary in the warm season, as it is consumed more under the influence of sunlight. Citrus juices are a good activator of tanning, if you use them every day, diluting with water in a proportion of one to one. However, choosing this method of preparing the body for tanning, you should be careful: a large amount of natural citrus juices can lead to allergies.
As for the most “effective” products in the fight for a beautiful skin tone, the range of products that contribute to the production of melanin is wide and diverse.
Cheese, cottage cheese, eggs, oily fish, and liver not only help in acquiring a tan, but also help the skin recover due to the high content of vitamin A or fatty acids that promote cell regeneration.
If you want to prepare your body for tanning, then try not to eat smoked and fatty foods, eat right: eat unroasted fish and meat with fresh vegetables. Replace the protein contained in products of living origin with vegetable protein periodically (for example, beans also contribute to the production of melanin). Instead of chocolate and flour, which interfere with tanning, indulge yourself with nuts and dried fruits: almonds, dates, pistachios, walnuts, and prunes.
Following this diet, you will not only help your skin to tan, but also improve its condition, and probably even lose a few extra pounds.
Do not forget about the integrated approach. When sunbathing, use the special . Then you can show off both a beautiful tan and the delicious health of your skin.