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How to enhance your tan through diet?

Who doesn't love to show off a light or not-so-light tan on their skin? Well, yes, there are many people who don't like it and prefer their skin as it is. But I would dare to say that the vast majority of people like to get tanned and look for ways to enhance their tan, making it a beauty ritual for the summer.

Why does our body tan?

Tanning is actually a response from our skin as a defense against UVA rays. To protect itself from further damage, the skin produces more melanin, which is the pigment in the skin that makes it darker.

And like everything, IN MODERATION, and always with adequate protection, sun exposure is very beneficial for the human body. We all need the sun to shine on our skin, among other reasons because it is the main source of vitamin D, essential for the body to absorb calcium, so necessary to keep bones strong and healthy.

Benefits of sunbathing

Among the benefits of the sun for the human body, the following stand out:

Improved muscle response.
Improved endurance in tolerance tests.
Decreased blood pressure.
Increased immune response.
Reduced incidence of respiratory infections.
Lower blood cholesterol.
Increased blood hemoglobin.
Improved cardiovascular work capacity.
Stimulates nerve endings.
Improves breathing, especially in asthmatics.
Promotes vitamin D synthesis to calcify bones.

And if, in addition to all these benefits, our skin also looks better, then all the better! But as I said, let's not forget that we shouldn't overdo it, choose the right hours, and not stay too long. That's why a good option is, in addition to proper sun exposure, to start preparing the skin FROM THE INSIDE as the first step to enhance the tan, and consume certain foods in the weeks leading up to summer.

How to accelerate our skin's tan?

Due to their composition, certain foods promote tanning. Vitamin A and specifically beta-carotenes are responsible for increasing the production of melanin in the skin, which, as we said at the beginning, is the pigment responsible for giving color to the skin. Therefore, beta-carotene will be your main ally to accelerate the process and enhance your tan.

Locating beta-carotenes in foods is quite easy and logical: we should look for orange, red, yellow, or green fruits and vegetables.

Carrots
Pumpkin
Oranges, grapefruits
Peaches, apricots
Tomatoes
Watermelon
Spinach

In addition to food, we can supplement with products designed to prepare us for a spectacular tan. Such as SUN BRONZE, from our Weider Gummies line. Gummies with beta-carotene and vitamin A designed to care for the skin and help us get tanner. In addition, they also contain lutein and zeaxanthin, two pigments that protect eye health.

Tips for sunbathing:

Always remember that the Sun provides many benefits for your health; tanning is fine, but taking these precautions:

PREPARE YOUR SKIN 15 DAYS IN ADVANCE: as we have discussed, by eating foods that enhance melanin production; there are even creams that help activate it externally.
PROTECT YOUR SKIN: sunscreens are essential; you must apply sunscreen before leaving home and frequently when you are exposed. Don't trust cloudy weather! You also need to protect yourself then.
LIMIT YOUR SUN EXPOSURE: and avoid the hours between 12 PM and 4 PM, which is when the sun's rays have a more direct impact on Earth.
HYDRATE: super important to drink water throughout the day, and especially when you are exposed to the sun.
WEAR A CAP OR HAT: to prevent direct sunlight from hitting your face and head.
YOUR EYES: you cannot forget sunglasses.
DON'T OVERDO THE TIME: between April and July is when the sun hits strongest, so to speak. You should start gradually, 10 minutes, for example. In winter, you can stay longer, but ideally, and generally, it's between 10 and 20 minutes. If you want to tan your skin safely, the most recommended is to spend less time, more often.