How to get a beautiful tan without putting your skin at risk

Do you want to know how to get a beautiful, long-lasting tan without damaging your skin? Although it may seem like everything depends on sunscreen, the truth is that only 30% of your tan depends on photoprotection. The rest is a matter of habits, diet, proper skincare, and, above all, consistency. If you want to learn more based on your skin type, here is our guide on a perfect tan for every skin type.

Here are the 10 keys you need to achieve a golden, even, and healthy tone that lasts well into autumn.

10 KEYS TO MAINTAINING THE PERFECT TAN

1. Prepare your skin before the sun: activate melanin safely

Before exposing yourself to the sun, you need to prepare your skin from the inside and the outside. Properly activating melanin helps your tan be more intense and safer.

How to do it?

• Use cosmetic treatments such as Bronz Impulse by Esthederm, which prepares the skin, protects against photoaging, and prolongs your tan.
• Follow a diet rich in beta-carotene.
• Add specific supplements to stimulate tanning.

2. Avoid hot water: cold showers are your ally

Hot water dries out the skin and accelerates flaking, which can lead to premature loss of color. A cold shower helps keep your skin hydrated and your tan even.

3. The best sun is the late afternoon sun

For a natural golden tan, sunbathe in the late afternoon. These rays cause the least damage to the skin and help set the color better. Remember that good facial sunscreen is still essential; you can see options in our facial sun protection collection.

4. Replace your body moisturizer with an after-sun

After-sun is not just for beach days. It is an essential part of your routine to maintain your tan.

After Sun Corporal by Institut Esthederm nourishes and soothes the skin while prolonging your golden tone and providing extra luminosity.

5. Don't forget facial after-sun

Your face also needs specific care. Replace your usual moisturizer with a treatment that repairs intensely and helps set your tan.

Moisture Plus Ampoule by Dr. Schrammek, with various types of hyaluronic acid, deeply hydrates and provides an immediate flash effect.

6. Exfoliate your skin regularly

Contrary to the myth, exfoliation does not remove your tan. By removing dead skin cells, it allows your tone to look more even and last longer.

Perform a gentle exfoliation twice a week to keep your color looking its best and most intense.

7. Commit to a diet rich in beta-carotene

Diet is key to a healthy tan. Incorporate foods such as these into your diet:

• Carrots, pumpkin, peppers, spinach, broccoli
• Fruits such as watermelon, melon, citrus, strawberries, raspberries, and blackberries

These foods activate melanin and help protect the skin from the sun from within.

8. Boost with oral supplements

Complement your routine with a sun supplement. Summer Glow by Aime is ideal for protecting the skin, improving elasticity, and prolonging your tan. It contains carotenoids, vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants such as resveratrol.

9. Increase your water intake

Hydration is essential to keep the skin luminous and supple. In summer, you need at least two more glasses of water a day. Try not to drink less than 2 liters daily.

Well-hydrated skin retains a tanned tone better and prevents flaking.

10. "Sun-kissed" effect makeup

Take advantage of your tan with light makeup:

• Skip foundation and use bronzing powder to enhance your tone.
• A touch of highlighter and lip gloss is enough for a natural, radiant look.

Polvos Maquilladores 2 Soles by Esthederm add light, unify your tone, and protect the skin thanks to their antioxidant formula.

Bonus: Professional treatment for a sublime tan

If you are looking for how to get a beautiful tan without the sun or before your vacation, our Sublime Tan Ritual is perfect.

What does it consist of?

• Deep facial and body exfoliation.
• Application of active ingredients that stimulate melanin.
• Finished with a natural and even self-tanner.

This treatment leaves your skin ready for the sun, protects against solar radiation, and prolongs your tan without damaging the skin.

Achieving a beautiful, healthy, and long-lasting tan without putting your skin at risk is possible if you apply these 10 key habits and products. Remember that the secret lies in preparation, protection, and consistency, both in your skincare routine and your diet.

If you want to know more about what your skin needs to enhance your tan, visit us at our center or consult us online. We will be happy to help you.

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Frequently asked questions

How long does the tan last after the Sublime Tan Ritual?

The color starts to develop 4 to 8 hours after application, reaches its maximum intensity at 24 hours, and lasts between 7 and 10 days, according to the published information on the treatment.

How much do the products recommended by Beldon Beauty to prolong a tan cost?

Prices vary by product: Bronz Impulse by Esthederm (€52.80), After Sun Corporal by Institut Esthederm (€46), Moisture Plus Ampoule by Dr. Schrammek (€45), Summer Glow by Aime (€37), and the Polvos Maquilladores 2 Soles by Esthederm (€52.80).