Prepares the skin to sunbathe and get a perfect tan

Gentle exfoliation

You'll get an even tan if you exfoliate beforehand to remove impurities. Make sure that the scrub is made of very fine granules and apply it with a gentle circular massage so as not to attack the skin.

Face and body scrub with Bio Peel biodegradable microspheres, by + Farma Dorsch, € 22.50.

Out impurities with clay

Clay masks are ideal for renewing the epidermis of sensitive and oily skin, because the skin does not rub. Leave it to act on moistened skin until it dries, wait a few minutes … and when you remove the product with warm water, the skin is smooth and soft, ready for a uniform tan.

Exfoliating facial mask with red algae Mask with Pure Clays, by L'Oréal Paris, € 9.95.

Firms the skin

If you reaffirm your skin every day after the shower, you will strengthen it and it will be more resistant when sunbathing. Apply it with an upward massage starting from the ankles.

Uplifted + firming body lotion, from Dove's DermaSpa range, € 4.25.

Omega, a shield for your skin

The omegas, a shield for your skin

Do you want to keep the protective mantle of your skin well hydrated and reinforced? Include omega 3 and 6 in your diet. One of the easiest ways is by adding walnuts and a drizzle of virgin olive oil to your salads.

Improve the quality of your tan

Dietary supplements can also help you prepare your skin for a healthier and more beautiful tan. Even if you are not very fond of the sun, there are those that, thanks to their carotenoid content, help to enhance a tanned tone throughout the year without the need to expose yourself to the sun's rays.

Oenobiol Self-tanner, 30 capsules, € 21.07.

Stop redness

There are nutricosmetics that help reduce intolerance to the sun, making them ideal for very sensitive skin. Taking one capsule a day in the morning for at least a month before exposing yourself to the sun, your tolerance to it is considerably improved.

Solar Sensitivity, by Innéov, 30 capsules, € 21.07.

Avoid UVA lamps

There is a false belief that UVA machines strengthen and prepare the skin for the beach days of summer. However, nothing could be further from the truth. Those who frequently go to tanning salons accumulate the negative effects of radiation and seriously damage their skin. Dispense with these machines and take care of your skin always with a sunscreen.

Stimulates melanin

If you want to acquire a golden hue quickly and safely, there are tanning activating lotions that, applied a few days before sun exposure, help to enhance melanin. Of course, this product does not replace the sunscreen. This is still a must.

Before Sun Rapid Bronz Face and Body Cream, by Laboratorios Vital Plus Active, € 9.90.

Stretches to strengthen your skin

That's right, stretching, by improving the cellular health of the skin, makes it more resistant. If you are not a sports lover, you can practice yoga or Pilates. In either of these two physical activities many stretches are practiced … which are also beneficial to regulate our breathing and improve our posture. All are benefits.

Welcome masks

With good weather we are more outdoors and our skin dries out more. So that your tan does not look cracked and prevent your skin from peeling, reinforce hydration with a weekly mask. There are also them with anti-aging ingredients and proluminosity that allow the tan to have a healthier tone.

Anti-aging mask Masque Multi-Régénérant, by Clarins, € 70.

Day cream with photoprotection

Now that your skin is exposed more than ever (terraces, walks …), you should opt for an anti-aging facial cream that contains a high sun protection factor (minimum SPF 30). Thus, when you use your sunscreen in summer, your skin will have been previously cared for and protected, so it will react better to sun exposure.

Regenerist Day Cream 3 Areas SPF 30, by Olay, € 33.75.

Improve your skin's defenses with serum

If you use a serum before your facial day cream, your face will be super prepared until the moment you have to use the sunscreen. If you spend a lot of time outdoors, the active ingredients concentrated in the serum (coenzyme Q10, tocopherol, green tea, reverastrol, etc.) will act as a protective shield and help stop wrinkles caused by the sun.

The Ultimune Power Infusing Concentrate Serum by Shiseido (€ 99) is capable of activating the skin's self-defense power against external aggressions, such as UV rays, thanks to its exclusive formula.

Yes, we already know. You arrive at the beach and you would like to wear a beautiful tanned skin tone. We remind you that you will not get it by putting yourself hours and hours in the sun the first day, no matter how much sun protection you wear. If you want the tan to be uniform, beautiful and long-lasting, this is the ideal time to prepare the skin. Not only will you achieve a faster golden tone, but you will be able to show off your tan all summer long and, most importantly, without damaging your skin. Help yourself from inside and outside to reinforce it.

From inside

Increase the defenses of your body … and your skin. In your fridge you cannot miss citrus fruits (kiwi, orange, strawberry), very rich in vitamin C.
Promotes tanning. Make it with foods that contain beta-carotene, which are precursors of vitamin A (spinach, carrot, pepper).
Strengthen your epidermis. Omega 3 and 6 fatty acids will help you. These are part of the skin's protective mantle and keep water inside. You will find them in oily fish, nuts (especially walnuts) and olive oil.
Drink more than 1.5 liters of water a day. Because water is the one that will reach the deepest layers of the skin and will keep your skin hydrated and smooth.
A plus: dietary supplements. If your skin is very fair, there are dietary supplements (sun capsules that enhance the tan, while strengthening the skin). There are even specific ones for sensitive skin that is more vulnerable to ultraviolet rays and that often suffer from sun rashes or allergies.

From outside

Renew your skin with exfoliation. Not that peeling helps you tan faster, but it does give you a brighter and more even tone, because it removes dead skin cells and impurities. But beware! Every time you exfoliate, you "thin" the epidermis and leave it more vulnerable, so don't do it the same day that you go to sunbathe. Once a week is enough.
Clays and mud. It is another option - very fashionable - when it comes to removing impurities from the skin. It is ideal for oily and more delicate skin, because its creamy texture does not "scratch", but traps dead cells by absorption. The mask is applied to damp skin, allowed to harden, and rinsed off with plenty of warm water.
Daily body cream. After the shower, do not forget to always use your body-milk or oil and much better if it is firming, since it stimulates the formation of collagen and elastin. These two proteins will make your skin resist the sun's rays better.
Moisturizing masks. Reinforce your facial hydration with a mask a week that contains glycerin, algae or hyaluronic acid, the hydrating active par excellence. And if your tone is dull, boost its luminosity with an illuminating mask.
Activates melanin. There are tanning activating lotions that, applied a few days before the first sun exposure, help to enhance melanin, the pigment responsible for the brown tone.
Stop wrinkles. Anti-aging creams with sun protection factor used daily are the best option to prepare your skin until you resort to sunscreen on the beach, in the mountains or in the pool. If you spend a lot of time outdoors, the ideal is to apply an antioxidant serum before the cream in the morning. It will act as a shield against environmental pollution.
Do stretches. For what? You may be wondering. If you are one of those who does not do them before or after exercising, you should know that in addition to helping to prevent contractures or stiffness, they release tension and stress, which improves the cellular health of your skin and makes it more resistant.