How to get a tan fast – The best tricks

Summer is coming and with it one of the great dilemmas of the season: showing off beautiful, tanned skin. Because yes, today, being tanned is fashionable .

But… Is it worth losing your mind and doing anything to get a tan quickly in the summer? Of course not. Due to the deterioration of the ozone layer , the The sun is more dangerous than ever , so we must take care of our skin if we do not want to have scares in the future (such as melanomas or, at best, spots or aged skin).

So today, we present to you the best tricks to get a tan quickly but without putting your skin at risk .

6 TRICKS TO GET A TAN QUICKLY AND WITHOUT RISKS

Let's see, sun lover: you don't have to try to get every ray of sunlight you encounter to hit your skin from the moment you get up until you go to bed to get a tan faster.

You don't have to be a lizard, you can sit on a terrace in the shade and have a drink in peace, or eat under an umbrella on the beach and enjoy the moment without the heat leaving you half-fainting. And it won't take you longer to get a tan, especially if you follow these tips below:

EAT FOODS RICH IN BETACAROTENE

Did you know that? Do some foods accelerate tanning ? What we eat influences all (and more than we think). And there are foods that contribute to the production of melanin , a natural pigment in our body that is primarily responsible for skin color.

If you want to increase your melanin levels, drink a daily juice with 3 carrots and 1 orange for 3 weeks. You can also try other foods rich in carotenes and antioxidants like the tomatoes , the strawberries , the apricot , the cherry or the mango .

These products help fight free radicals, protecting the skin from premature aging. Remember that fruit and vegetables They also help you stay well hydrated. In addition, we advise you to use a bronzer with carrot and coconut extracts .

EXFOLIATES THE SKIN

To get a tan quickly, one of the best things you can do is exfoliate your skin a few days before sunbathing. Why? Because this way you will get a tan. It removes the layer of dead cells, and therefore the skin tans better .

As I said, do it a few days before (3 is enough) because if you do it on the same day you are going to be exposed to the sun, you will only get burned.

And if you want your tan to last longer, continue to exfoliate your skin more gently, once a week .

CHOOSE A GOOD TIME TO SUNBATHE

To get color more safely it is important to sunbathe before 11 am and in the afternoon after 4 pm , since during the middle of the day it is even more aggressive.

And don't be in a hurry. Ideally, during the first days you expose yourself to the sun a few 30 minutes maximum . Slowly and carefully, this is the only way you will get a tan that will last until Christmas .

MOISTURIZES THE SKIN

A well hydrated skin It is completely necessary for the tan to last longer.

So: baby a lot water , pour yourself sunscreen (every two or three hours) when you are sunbathing and apply aftersun after you shower, once you get home. So You will prevent your skin from becoming dehydrated and flaking , which completely ruins your tan.

USE A SELF-TANNER

Whiter skin suffers more from the sun, so this is a good resource to get a tan quickly if you are very white . The use of these products is very effective, since they have DHA , which is a substance capable of reacting with the amino acids present in the skin.

Self-tanning creams have no contraindications, although it is important to check that you are not allergic to any of the components of the product. Test it first on a small, non-visible part of your body. You will get the best results! golden tone you always dreamed of without risks!

SUNSCREEN CREAM: A MUST

Never sunbathe without applying a good layer of sunscreen first . This is the most important thing of all, and don't pay attention to the false myth: sunscreen does NOT prevent you from getting a tan .

We are serious, but it is very important to protect the skin from the sun's rays , which are increasingly aggressive .

Sunscreen is going to be your best ally for your sunbathing sessions, it is a must that can never be missing from your beach or pool bag. And after finishing the session, don't forget to apply aftersun . If you take good care of your skin, you won't get sunburned and you will be able to sunbathe continuously without having to rest, so the tan will appear much sooner and last longer.

And don't just protect your skin. Your hair also suffers a lot from the sun's rays, so make sure you get a good natural shampoo and a conditioner or mask to keep it looking hydrated and beautiful all summer long.

Oh well, and before finishing, we propose some questions to you Popular home tricks that you should never ever do if you don't want to put your health at risk:

• Don't put olive or sunflower oil on your skin while sunbathing. Unless you have a fried egg complex. If you use any oil to speed up tanning, make sure it's specifically designed for that purpose.
• Also, do not apply Coca Cola or lemon juice . These products not only do not promote the activation of melanin, but they also cause the skin to burn.

Remember, your skin has memory , so get a tan, but always with your head!