In the summer, the hunt for warm rays begins, which will help to achieve one of the main goals in these three months - a beautiful, even tan. And if almost everyone knows how to properly sunbathe, then few think about how to maintain a tan. In fact, following all the rules for caring for tanned skin, it is possible to extend the summer for another couple of months, because in this way traces of the sun's touch will remain on the body for much longer. What you should know about post-tanning care, find out in the article.
Firstly, it is important to consider that it is possible to maintain a tan only if the skin is sufficiently moistened. Even if your skin was like this before the holidays, the sun dried it up a lot. In this regard, she will try to shed the tanned top as quickly as possible, and your task is to resist this process.
How to keep your tan: 3 essential skincare tips
Rule #1. Gentle cleansing
Wash with warm water using shower products based on oils. Some girls, wanting to keep their tan longer, try to wash less often and not use washcloths and scrubs at all. You should not go to extremes, but still, accuracy does not hurt.
The best options would be a warm shower for 5-7 minutes, of course, while not stubbornly rubbing your body with a washcloth. It is better to use a natural shower gel or oil-based shower milk.
It is worth refusing to steam in a hot bath, because hot water can destroy the protective layer of the skin, which provokes irritation and, as a result, peeling.
Rule #2. Regular nutrition and skin hydration
After you have finished the water procedures, apply lotion or cream to the wet body. In this way, you can not only keep the skin moisturized, but also protect it from the aggressive environment.
In the morning, it is better to use a lighter product, and at night, apply a dense nourishing cream or lotion. When buying a cream, pay attention to the composition: if it contains glycerin, shea butter, vitamin E, avocado and grape seed oil. It is these components that can prevent the skin from drying out.
To keep your tan, you can use almond oil, which will help to perfectly moisturize and restore skin elasticity. Also, for the care of tanned skin, a mixture of oils is perfect: for this, you should warm up a little olive oil, cocoa butter, jojoba and shea butter, stir and apply to the body with massaging movements. In addition to the fact that this mix perfectly eliminates dryness, it also has a very pleasant aroma.
Rule #3. Special attention to the face and décolleté area
The skin in the area of the face, neck and décolleté is very vulnerable. It is these areas that are most exposed to sun, wind and dust all year round. Also, the face suffers from an additional load in the form of makeup. In view of such circumstances, one moisturizer is not able to cope with the care of this area in the summer. With the help of a specialist, you should choose a regenerating cream that should be applied at night.
It is impossible to keep a tan for a long time without the use of special masks. The homemade mask recipe is attached below.
Blueberry Yogurt Mask
Sun-damaged skin is healed with this mask due to the fact that blueberries contain a large amount of antioxidants that neutralize the action of free radicals that provoke aging. In addition, blueberries also contain anthocyanin pigment, which can significantly improve skin condition.
You will need:
- 10 blueberries;
- 3 tbsp natural yoghurt.
Cooking:
- Berries grind with a spoon and add yogurt. To stir thoroughly. The color of the mask should be a soft lilac, but not too intense.
- The mask should be applied to the face and décolleté for 15-20 minutes, then rinsed with warm water. The procedure should be carried out 2-3 times a week.
Since blueberries contain vitamin E and C, this mask helps to restore and moisturize the skin, and thanks to lactic acid, dead cells are gently removed.
Knowing how to maintain a tan will help you manage your skin properly.
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