Helps to tan quickly. Why do you tan faster in water? Tips from cosmetologists for extending the life of a tan

Long before the summer period, girls are wondering how to quickly tan in hot countries. And since tanned skin looks more attractive and healthier, girls try to bring an even tan from winter resorts.

To talk about all the methods, let us take a short excursion into the history of cause and effect. We ask only one thing - carefully read the article to the end, and take into account all the advice. If a girl wants to tan faster, she should not forget a few basic rules, which will be discussed further. But it’s better to put everything in order...

How to achieve an even and quick tan at sea

Sunbathing is an excellent relaxation that helps restore peace of mind. Now we are talking about how to tan evenly and quickly at sea.

You need to prepare your skin:

Remember to protect yourself from harmful UV rays, so before leaving the house, apply a thin layer of sunscreen tailored to your skin type to exposed areas;
Constantly use moisturizing lotions to help prevent dryness and flaking;
Don’t forget to use body and face scrubs, they will even out the surface of the skin and help you tan much more evenly and quickly;
It is advisable to choose a vitamin complex that is suitable for you;
Eat more carrots, or drink carrot juice. It accelerates the body's production of melanin, which promotes tanning.

All of the above procedures and tricks will best reflect on your appearance.

We do not recommend eating heavily before sunbathing. It is advisable not to go out in the sun during midday hours, as the aggressive effects of ultraviolet radiation can lead to cancer. Choose a time before ten in the morning and after four in the evening. In the meantime, you expect to get sunburn and worsen your overall health.

When sunbathing, turn over and change body position every 5-7 minutes, do not allow one-sided “roasting”. All these are so-called folk remedies that are suitable for quickly tanning in the sun. There are too many factors at sea that can turn a vacation into a nightmare, and the tan can fade very quickly upon arrival home. But if you use these little tricks, the sun will quickly gild your skin and won’t cause any problems.

It's good at home too

Now we’ll tell you how to quickly tan at home. If you can’t go to the seaside, or don’t have free funds to visit the salon, don’t rush to get upset. Achieving an even, aesthetic tan is quite possible at home.

Today, there are many folk ways to make your skin darker and more beautiful by using health masks for the face and body. The leader can be called a coffee mask, and its different variations.

We present the “top 3” most effective:

After grinding the beans in a coffee grinder, add a small amount of water to them. Mix, bringing the consistency to a thick paste, and apply to cleansed facial skin. This mask will give a delicate olive tint and perfectly scrub the surface of the epidermis;
Brew coffee or cocoa in the morning and... wash your face. A daily procedure, put on in two, will do its “dark” work, to your satisfaction. By the way, you can try to freeze coffee grounds and wipe your face with these ice pieces from time to time, simultaneously making your skin more elastic;
Cotton swabs soaked in strong brewed coffee will also darken your complexion, but do not forget to wipe your face with them.

You can smear your body with special oils that promote quick tanning. These include natural products such as extracts from St. John's wort, sea buckthorn, and walnuts. It would be great to add a decoction of rosehip mixed with cypress and lavender oil to the water when taking a home bath. These are the folk remedies you can use at home.

Don't forget about cosmetics, which can be found in great abundance on supermarket shelves. Self-tanning lotions, creams and sprays are no longer new. With their help, the question of what to apply to tan faster and more evenly can be decided individually, taking into account your skin type.

Please read the instructions that come with them carefully, as what works for your friend may not necessarily work for you.

Consult with specialists who know exactly the features of a particular product and will be able to advise with knowledge. You can apply such lotions only once, and for several weeks you will be provided with an even and beautiful self-tanning. True, it is unlikely that this will work out flawlessly the first time, but with due care and skill, you will clearly become the queen in your social circle.

The salon can help us

Now let's move on to the story of how to quickly and beautifully tan in a solarium. It turns out that there are some nuances here too. First of all, you should not visit the solarium during menstruation, pregnancy, diseases of the endocrine system or allergic rashes. All creams and lotions intended for tanning in the sun are absolutely not suitable for changing pigment in a salon.

It is not advisable to undergo this procedure after peeling or recently done hair removal; a shower with soap and a hard washcloth is also not necessary, take care of your skin. Do not apply any perfume, otherwise an allergic reaction will occur.

For fair, fair-skinned girls who are covered in freckles and have predominantly red hair, it is advisable not to spend the first session longer than 2-3 minutes. It is better to reduce all further visits to two per week to achieve the desired chocolate shade;
European skin type allows you to increase the time of the first visit to 5 minutes, and up to three times a week. The tan will also cover the skin with an even layer, but do not exceed the total stay in the tube for more than 15 minutes;
Those who do not get sunburned can allow themselves 20 minutes of relaxation and reduce the total number of visits to 5. Such girls are predominantly dark blond or brown-haired, and their skin type is mixed;
Dark brunettes are in the lead; they can spend the same twenty minutes in the solarium almost the first time, and in total they will need no more than five visits.

Preparatory procedures are the same for all types, but focus on individual features. For example, remove contact lenses if you wear them. Sunbathe in a bra or do not refuse special plastic pads that protect your breasts from intense radiation. Do not apply decorative cosmetics before the procedure to avoid allergies.

One of the important signs of a good holiday in warm regions is an even tan. Golden or chocolate colored skin looks very attractive. There are many ways to tan quickly, for example, visiting a solarium or using self-tanning. However, natural tanning is the undisputed leader. Is it possible to get a beautiful tan in the sun in a short period of time and not harm your health? We’ll look at what recommendations you need to follow in our article.

Preparatory procedures

About a week before you plan to go sunbathing in the south or a local beach, you should prepare your body:

If you want to get a beautiful tan in a short time, you need to take a multivitamin complex. The ideal option would be special complexes for the skin, including vitamins A, B, C, E, selenium and lycopene.
To ensure an even tan, pre-cleanse the skin with peeling or body scrub. These procedures will help cleanse the skin of dead cells, as a result, the tan will lie on new cells and last longer. But after sunbathing, these procedures are not recommended. Moisturize the skin of your face and body with a special product, since dry cells die faster.
The skin must be prepared for strong exposure to the hot rays of the sun. A visit to the solarium will help with this.

Products

To get a beautiful tan, you need special substances found in vegetables, fruits and other products:

In the human body, a chemical process occurs in the production of pigment - melanin, as a result of which the skin acquires a golden hue. The substance beta-carotene plays a certain role in this process. It is found in red and orange vegetables and fruits: carrots, pumpkin, watermelon, peppers, apricots, apples, etc. But for better absorption of provitamin, fat-containing products are required: sour cream, cream, vegetable oils.
Another essential substance is the amino acid tyrosine, which is found in liver, meat, fish, beans, avocado, and almonds.
An hour or two before the intended tanning, it is recommended to consume citrus fruits and rosehip decoction in order to replenish vitamin C in the body.

Tanning products

The cosmetic departments offer various products used both for tanning and to enhance it:

The cream, which contains special additives, allows you to speed up tanning without harming the skin. It is allowed to be applied to white and dark skin. The cream contains substances that increase pigment production. Such products take excellent care of the skin, creating a protective layer against burns.
Some creams increase blood circulation in the skin, so the tan goes on quickly. There are restrictions on the use of “tingle cream”: it is not recommended to apply it to light, untanned skin and face.
A product with an SPF protection factor will help avoid burns. This cream will moisturize the skin well and protect it from ultraviolet radiation. The cream needs to be selected correctly: if the skin is very fair, the SPF index should be higher.
There are creams for use in solariums. Applying this cream on the beach is prohibited, as you can get severely sunburned.
Cosmetic oils made from natural ingredients are good for the skin. The oil is usually applied only to tanned skin.

How to tan properly

The best quality tan can be obtained by relaxing on the beach near a body of water. The surface of the water reflects the sun's rays well, thereby enhancing their impact. While swimming, the tan also quickly acquires a golden hue. Usually there is humid air near bodies of water, so the skin does not dry out too much. If you want to get an even tan, you need to keep moving.

Don't forget to take a shower after sunbathing and use moisturizers.

1. The most important thing: the first sunbathing sessions should not last more than 20 minutes. And if you are one of the fast-burning representatives of I-II according to Fitzpatrick - and haven’t sunbathed yet this year - even less.

2. If you are taking medications, consult your doctor before sunbathing. Some medications can increase the body's sensitivity to ultraviolet radiation, provoke photodermatosis or the appearance of hyperpigmentation. In particular, ibuprofen and some other antipyretics and pain relievers, antibiotics and antimicrobial drugs, and herbal remedies based on St. John's wort can have a photosensitizing effect.

3. Apply sunscreen 20-25 minutes before going outside: The chemical filters included in most new generation cosmetics do not begin to act immediately.

4. Keep in mind that daytime face creams with SPF are often not suitable for the beach. Firstly, because SPF 6-15, which most of them have, is not enough for the beach. Secondly, the filters included in their composition can only protect against UVB rays, while on the beach protection from both types of ultraviolet waves - UVA and UVB - is required.

The program experts will tell you more about the most important rules of skin care before and after tanning, how to tan correctly and choose sunscreen cosmetics. "In the shape of".

5. Don’t forget: a tan obtained with the help of “auto-bronzant” does not protect against sunburn. Unlike a regular tan obtained in a solarium or on the beach, self-tanning does not cause the formation of melanin in skin cells - a pigment that not only gives the skin a brownish tint, but also weakens the effect of ultraviolet radiation.

6. Don't skimp on sunscreen: apply them in sufficient quantities (at least 20 ml should be used on the face and body in one “session”) and renew the protection every 2-3 hours: after a couple of hours, sun filters lose up to 50% of their “working ability,” and if we use a lot swim or play sports - and more.

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7. Another very important nuance that everyone remembers, but when they get to the beach, they usually forget: do not sunbathe from 11 to 16 hours, when the sun is the most active and you can get a sunburn in literally 5-10 minutes. In addition, as dermatologists never tire of repeating, the sun at this time is also especially harmful, so the best option would not be to just sit under an umbrella. In general, go indoors or at least under a wide canopy. And keep in mind that in near-equator latitudes, “hour X,” when it’s very easy to burn, comes earlier: starting from 10 a.m., the sun is mercilessly hot (by the way, at the same time, at the same time, the risk of getting a heat stroke increases).

8. Remember: you can get sunburned even in the shade or on a cloudy day, but in water you get sunburned faster. Even when the sky is overcast, about 40% of solar radiation reaches the Earth's surface. In addition, light sand and water perfectly reflect ultraviolet rays - and the amount of “irradiation” that the skin is exposed to increases.

Natalia Gaydash

dermatocosmetologist, candidate of medical sciences, head of the aesthetic medicine clinic “TriActive”

Those with a large number of moles and fair skin that easily burns in the sun should be especially careful with the sun. Not all moles degenerate into melanoma, but close monitoring is necessary for each nevus, as well as for any skin tumor in general. It is necessary to undergo diagnostics (screening) every year and it is better to do this before traveling to hot and sunny countries.

9. Keep in mind that the back, face, décolleté and shoulders burn faster. therefore, it is worth applying products with a higher SPF to these areas (on the face, the nose and ears burn most quickly). Also, after water procedures, you should put a hat on your head and a pareo over your shoulders or put on a light beach tunic: this will additionally protect your skin from the direct sun.

10. If you suddenly don’t have sunscreen on hand, and there’s no way to buy it, olive oil will help out. It has a small sun protection factor, approximately SPF 2-4 (shea, sesame, avocado and jojoba oils act in a similar way). However, if the skin has not yet tanned and is far from the skin tone of sultry beauties who never burn in the sun, representatives of phototype IV like Penelope Cruz or Selma Hayek, It’s better to stay in the shade: natural sun filters do not provide long-term and sufficient protection on the beach.

Before the first sun had time to warm the ground enough to lie on it, we were already skipping to the beach to get our portion of the spring tan. True, most people completely forget about the risk of getting burned. But in vain, unprepared pale skin will certainly respond to such carelessness with burns and peeling. Simple rules must be followed. To tan quickly and more intensely in the sun, you can use special products. If store-bought copies confuse you with their dubious composition, then there is always the opportunity to prepare folk ones at home.
So, first things first.

How to tan properly in the sun

Safe tanning rules:

The sun is most active during the period: from 10 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Sunbathing is not recommended for anyone at this time. And it is absolutely forbidden for those who have very pale skin to sunbathe.
To get the perfect tan, it’s better not to be lazy, but to wake up early and go to the beach at about 8 am.
It’s unlikely that you’ll be able to get a tan in one day, but it’s easy to burn out. On the first day, 5 to 10 minutes in the active sun will be enough. Every day the time can be increased little by little, reaching 2 hours by 7–10 days.
Remember that when traveling to and from the beach, our skin also gets tanned, so it needs to be covered with a shirt with sleeves or a cape.
Water significantly increases the speed and intensity of tanning. Moreover, you don’t even have to swim, but simply be near a body of water. Air humidity near the sea and river is much higher. Microscopic droplets of water cover the skin and act like lenses, allowing the sun's rays to pass through.

Quick folk ways to get a beautiful tan

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What to eat to tan: products and products

The right food can transform our entire body. We adjust our diet to lose weight or cleanse our digestive system.

Products can also affect the condition and color of our skin by stimulating increased production of melanin, a special hormone that causes darkening of the skin.

Foods that increase tanning intensity:

Peanut butter combined with apples, almonds and herbs. This set contains a lot of vitamin E. A natural antioxidant prevents skin redness and does not allow allergies to appear. It also moisturizes the skin well and prevents it from aging.
Bananas, all types of legumes, avocados, various nuts and seeds. Tyrosine is important in these tanning products. This substance accelerates the production of melanin in the body.
Coconut, eggs, seafood, river fish. All of these foods contain selenium. It smoothes out the negative effects of sun exposure on the skin, prevents dryness and irritation.
Dairy and fermented milk products, soy. It contains tryptophan. This element acts in the same way as tyrosine, stimulating the production of melanin.

There are several folk recipes:

Do coffee oil. To do this you will need 100 g of nut butter and 50 g of finely ground natural coffee. Mix these ingredients, transfer the mixture into a glass container, close well and place in a dark cupboard for a week. After infusion, the oil must be strained. Now apply this product to your body 30 minutes before going out into the sun.
Can also be used pure oils from any nuts. They will give a golden hue to your tan. Just remember that when applying oil, you can tan continuously for no more than 20 minutes, since the oily substance greatly enhances the effects of solar radiation.
Very helpful in achieving rich skin color St. John's wort, coconut or sea buckthorn oils. It is advisable to mix a few drops of essential oils of orange, grapefruit, lemon, as well as turmeric.
Popular and such home remedy: mix 3 tablespoons of walnut oil and 1 tablespoon of rosehip oil. Apply this mixture a few minutes before going to the beach.
Complex, but effective recipe. Take 1 tablespoon of walnut oil. Add 2 tablespoons of wheat germ oil to it. Add 20 drops of carrot oil, 5 drops of cypress oil and 5 drops of lavender oil there. Mix everything vigorously. Shake well before use too.

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For white people

People with naturally white skin find it very difficult to tan. Usually, instead of a beautiful “Hollywood” bronze tan, you just end up with red skin. And it’s also good if the next day it doesn’t peel off or “peel off.” What to do? How to give your body at least a little “chocolate” and not burn out?
There are several very useful recommendations for this case:

Don't spend a single minute in the sun without high factor tanning cream. Among natural substances, raspberry seed oil has high sun protection characteristics. You can use it 30 minutes before sunbathing.
Very good characteristics shea butter. It not only speeds up tanning, but can also soothe skin that is very hot in the sun, moisturize it and protect it from harmful radiation.
By the way, if you plan to just sit in the shade, then you also need to protect yourself, because solar activity is also present in shaded places.
If you want to swim on the first day of rest, it is better to do it in a T-shirt so that your shoulders do not instantly get burned. The skin should gradually get used to the sun. After some time, you will be able to flaunt along the beach in a swimsuit.
Dry with a towel after swimming to prevent additional sun exposure to your skin.

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A beautiful, even tan is possible only with a reasonable approach to this process. No one will get a good tan in one day.
And if you still try to do this, you can cause colossal harm to the body.
To get a good skin color without using chemical cosmetics, prepare your own natural mixture and delight your skin with pleasant and beneficial substances.

It happens that the vacation is not so long, you go on a trip, you want to have time to see the surroundings, and do some shopping, and buy gifts for your family, and sunbathe, but how could it be otherwise, this is almost the most important sign of a well-spent vacation in warm regions. How to tan quickly in the sun? How to get a beautiful, even tan in a few days without harming your skin and your health in general? This will be discussed.

How to tan quickly: important points

We will talk about how to quickly tan in the sun without harm to your health. Let's start with the preparatory procedures that are necessary to ensure that the tan lies evenly on the skin. Next, let's talk about the rules of tanning in the sun: when is it better to tan, what products to use during tanning, after and why, where is it better to tan in the sun. Let's consider what contributes to better and faster tanning in the sun and what is best avoided in pursuit of dark skin.

Beautiful tan: preparation

Preparations need to be done several days before your vacation (going to the beach).

Buy multivitamins at the pharmacy. You can use a simple classic complex, but it is better to take targeted vitamins for the skin. Under the influence of the sun, although the skin becomes a beautiful shade, it still loses moisture and suffers. It is necessary to support her by taking vitamins. You can even buy vitamin E and A (sold in capsules and in oil form), they are great for the skin. B vitamins and vitamin C are also important for the skin.
Our skin is constantly renewed, some cells die, others appear. Before tanning, it is necessary to perform a peeling or body scrub procedure. Scrubs, like a brush, remove the top layer of dead cells, make the skin smooth, which means the tan will lie on it beautifully. And the result will be long and fast, since the tan will fall on new skin cells. Choose appropriate scrubs for your face and body. Do not carry out the procedure immediately after tanning; it is better to prepare the skin before vacation. After scrubbing, be sure to apply moisturizer to your body (and to your face too), since the skin loses moisture during tanning.
While tanning, drink carrot juice, which is rich in beta-carotene, which is essential for the production of melanin (the pigment in the skin that provides a beautiful dark complexion). Remember that beta-carotene is a provitamin of vitamin A and is fat soluble, meaning it requires fat to be absorbed. Drink juice with the addition of cream, a spoonful of sour cream or vegetable oil, this remedy will help you tan quickly in the sun.
Also an excellent remedy for the skin and its better tan are citrus fruits and other foods rich in vitamin C (the most of it is in rose hips). Just use them 1.5-2 hours before sunbathing.

How to tan quickly: on the beach

Remember that even though you want to tan, you need to protect your skin (especially your face and chest). Be sure to use sunscreen. If you burn, the skin will peel off and there will be no tan left. A tan will no longer look beautiful on such damaged skin. Use protection every hour and every time after swimming.
A product with bronzers will help you tan quickly in the sun. These are not self-tanners, these can be tanning products with microparticles that improve tanning and stimulate the production of melatonin.
There is no better tanning product than one that suits your skin type. Be sure to take this parameter into account (fair skin, sensitive, dark skin, etc.).
You can quickly tan near water (lake, sea, etc.), since water can reflect the rays of the sun, which enhances the effect.
Tanning occurs better and faster when you are on the move. Play, run, have fun, and the tan will intensely stick to you at this time.
To quickly tan, you don’t need to lie (stand) for an hour with one side facing the sun, then the other... Constantly turn around, so the tan will be evenly distributed, you will avoid overheating and burns and tan quickly.
If you need to tan quickly, remember that the sun is at its zenith from 11 to 16 hours, the most scorching. But this is also the most dangerous time. Remember that in the shade you also sunbathe (yes, yes, don’t be surprised). If you want not only a quick, but also a beautiful, healthy tan, stay in the sun before 11-12 noon and after 4 pm. During peak hours, sunbathe in the shade. You can occasionally go out for a swim and dry off in the sun. Don't forget about protective equipment.

Beautiful tan: after the beach

Be sure to use moisturizers (milk, body lotions) after sunbathing. It is best to use special after-sun products.
If you swam in the salty sea, be sure to take a shower, and then use moisturizers.
Drink vitamins, carrot juice, eat apricots.