5 practical tips to get a tan without sunburn

Every year, countless words and tips are shared on how to get a perfect tan but also on the damage the sun can cause to our skin. Today we want to give you a simple and concise guide on what to do to achieve an enviable color without spending sleepless nights “cooling down” sunburns.

Yes to the sun, no to wrinkles

The tan is due to melanin, produced by our body which, stimulated by ultraviolet UV rays, darkens our skin. But ultraviolet rays also trigger the production of an enzyme that promotes the formation of wrinkles, destroying some components of the dermis. The best solution to get color but not pain or wrinkles is to fight on multiple fronts. Because while it’s true we want to increase melanin production and therefore color, it is also true that we want to counteract sunburn and wrinkles caused by sun exposure.

Perfect tanning: how to do it

Just follow these 5 practical tips: 

1. choose foods rich in vitamins and minerals (orange or dark green colored fruits and vegetables) 

2. apply medium-high protection sunscreens based on your phototype, which filter both ultraviolet UVB rays and the dangerous UVA rays. 

3. hydrate: with creams but also by drinking plenty of water and fruit juices without added sugars 

4. maintain the hydro-saline balance threatened by excessive sweating by replenishing lost minerals to help the skin retain water better; 

5. take supplements that protect against wrinkle formation such as omega 3 supplements from krill oil, like Omegor Krill which is naturally rich in astaxanthin, a powerful antioxidant ally for the skin.