Tanning is the tan that we all seek to get every summer, but it is above all a mechanism of natural defense of the skin.
In the face of ultraviolet rays, it adapts and is adorned with a tan complexion and / or spots of redness. If it does not adapt, it is the sunburn that appear on the skin.
Tanning: how does it work?
We understood it, without UV rays, no tanning.
There are three different categories:
- UVA: fast-acting and short-lived.
- UVB: slow effect.
- UVC: filtered by the ozone layer.
The skin consists of two parts: the dermis and the epidermis.
The dermis consists of permanent deep layers that are not touched by tanning. While the epidermis , the superficial part of the skin, consists of cells which are eliminated and gradually renewed every 25 days.
Among these cells are found melanocytes, cells which are notably responsible for producing melanin , pigments that color the skin and protect the cells from UV.
UV , in turn, activate the production of melanin, which regulates photoprospecting . But this production varies according to the different types of skin.
Other cells are also responsible for protecting the skin from UV rays: keratinocytes , derived from the keratin present in the cells. In the face of UV rays, the keratinocytes multiply and create a third layer, which is not crossed by UV rays.
Note: each one has sun capital , which is consumed gradually over the years, depending on the time of exposure and its intensity. The danger is greater when this capital is exhausted since the skin is no longer protected.
How to prepare your skin for tanning?
To pass through the meshes of the very infamous sunburn , it is necessary to take some precautions and prepare his skin before the first exhibitions.
It is then time to think about sun, dressing up sun and eating sun.
In our plates, we favor foods rich in carotenoids, licopènes and vitamin A (carrots, tomatoes, melons, apricots, peaches, peppers, spinach, broccoli ...) and do not skimp on olive oil. We also think of eggs, fish, butter and cheese that influence the renewal of cells. Finally, it is sufficiently hydrated by drinking water and tea.
Solar food supplements can help prepare the skin and provide it with fatty acids , which prevents it from drying out and preparing to face the first UV rays.
It is also essential to take care of one's skin. A few weeks before the first exhibitions, she is pampered and prepared for solar exposure.
Lightly tinted, carrot oil , combined with a moisturizing cream, moisturizes the skin and naturally looks good. What's more, carrot oil activates the melanogenesis of the skin and allows the epidermis to better resist UV.
Another secret of a successful tan: the scrub . Once a week, scrubs eliminate dead skin and provide better tanning.
Finally, not surprisingly, the main precondition for preparing to tan safely is to expose yourself gradually.
Protect yourself well for sunbathing
Ideally, and especially for sensitive skin, it is preferable not to expose during the "forbidden hours": between 12 hours and 16 hours.
If, however, the call of the sun is stronger than anything, it is essential to protect your skin properly.
Besides the traditional sunscreen (with variable indices depending on the intensity of exposure), certain oils or monoi also protect against UV rays.
Attention, if the sun protection is not waterproof, do not forget to renew its application after each bathing.
The good gesture: we apply its sun protection 20 minutes before the first exposure and it is renewed every two hours (a good advice for all skin types).
Bronzing gradually and regularly allows to obtain a uniform tan, durable and to protect the skin from possible sunburns.
Irritated by UV rays, after each exposure, the skin needs to be soothed and hydrated. This is why it is important to always bring a moisturizing and repairing after-sun milk. It nourishes the skin and reconstructs the skin barrier.
How to keep your tan?
A well hydrated skin is the assurance of a tan that lasts.
Every evening, one applies carefully its after-sun milk, a moisturizing cream or an oil on the face and the body.
Namely, apricot and carrot oils, in addition to their moisturizing and nourishing properties, lightly tint the skin.
Again, scrubs are important. By gently exfoliating the skin, once a week, the dead cells are eliminated, which promotes the tanning.
Self- tanning or sunbathing can also help keep a tan and restore luster several months after the summer.
Tanning is the tan that we all seek to get every summer, but it is above all a mechanism of natural defense of the skin.
In the face of ultraviolet rays, it adapts and is adorned with a tan complexion and / or spots of redness. If it does not adapt, it is the sunburn that appear on the skin.
Tanning: how does it work?
We understood it, without UV rays, no tanning.
There are three different categories:
- UVA: fast-acting and short-lived.
- UVB: slow effect.
- UVC: filtered by the ozone layer.
The skin consists of two parts: the dermis and the epidermis.
The dermis consists of permanent deep layers that are not touched by tanning. While the epidermis , the superficial part of the skin, consists of cells which are eliminated and gradually renewed every 25 days.
Among these cells are found melanocytes, cells which are notably responsible for producing melanin , pigments that color the skin and protect the cells from UV.
UV , in turn, activate the production of melanin, which regulates photoprospecting . But this production varies according to the different types of skin.
Other cells are also responsible for protecting the skin from UV rays: keratinocytes , derived from the keratin present in the cells. In the face of UV rays, the keratinocytes multiply and thus create a third layer, which is not crossed by UV rays.
Note: each one has sun capital , which is consumed gradually over the years, depending on the time of exposure and its intensity. The danger is greater when this capital is exhausted since the skin is no longer protected.
How to prepare your skin for tanning?
To pass through the meshes of the very infamous sunburn , it is necessary to take some precautions and prepare his skin before the first exhibitions.
It is then time to think about sun, dressing up sun and eating sun.
In our plates, we favor foods rich in carotenoids, licopènes and vitamin A (carrots, tomatoes, melons, apricots, peaches, peppers, spinach, broccoli ...) and do not skimp on olive oil. We also think of eggs, fish, butter and cheese that influence the renewal of cells. Finally, it is sufficiently hydrated by drinking water and tea.
Solar food supplements can help prepare the skin and provide it with fatty acids , which prevents it from drying out and preparing to face the first UV rays.
It is also essential to take care of one's skin. A few weeks before the first exhibitions, she is pampered and prepared for solar exposure.
Lightly tinted, carrot oil , combined with a moisturizing cream, moisturizes the skin and naturally looks good. What's more, carrot oil activates the melanogenesis of the skin and allows the epidermis to better resist UV.
Another secret of a successful tan: the scrub . Once a week, scrubs eliminate dead skin and provide better tanning.
Finally, not surprisingly, the main precondition for preparing to tan safely is to expose yourself gradually.
Protect yourself well for sunbathing
Ideally, and especially for sensitive skin, it is preferable not to expose during "forbidden hours": between 12 hours and 16 hours.
If, however, the call of the sun is stronger than anything, it is essential to protect your skin properly.
Besides the traditional sunscreen (with variable indices depending on the intensity of exposure), certain oils or monoi also protect against UV rays.
Attention, if the sun protection is not waterproof, do not forget to renew its application after each bathing.
The good gesture: we apply its sun protection 20 minutes before the first exposure and it is renewed every two hours (a good advice for all skin types).
Bronzing gradually and regularly allows to obtain a uniform tan, durable and to protect the skin from possible sunburns.
Irritated by UV rays, after each exposure, the skin needs to be soothed and hydrated. This is why it is important to always bring a moisturizing and repairing after-sun milk. It nourishes the skin and reconstructs the skin barrier.
How to keep your tan?
A well hydrated skin is the assurance of a tan that lasts.
Every evening, one applies carefully its after-sun milk, a moisturizing cream or an oil on the face and the body.
Namely, apricot and carrot oils, in addition to their moisturizing and nourishing properties, lightly tint the skin.
Again, scrubs are important. By gently exfoliating the skin, once a week, the dead cells are eliminated, which promotes the tanning.
Self- tanning or sunbathing can also help keep a tan and restore luster several months after the summer.
