Exit food supplements or too dark foundations to keep your tan. Make room for this simple and efficient tip blown by a doctor.
The colors of summer are doing so well … out of the question to say goodbye so quickly! So how do you keep tan as long as possible? Good news: Doctor Gérald Kierzek has the solution, and she is within everyone’s reach.
You surely already know the basic gesture which is hydration. Indeed, drink enough water (1.5 to 2 liters per day) and apply a good moisturizer after the shower allow the skin to keep its melanocytes, cells responsible for the tanned complexion. Until then, nothing surprising. But we often forget an essential, however ultra -efficient gesture: the scrub. Contrary to what one might think, it does not make the tan disappear, quite the contrary. As the health professional explains: “We eliminate the superficial layer of dead cells, which is important to maintain this tan”.
The advantage of the scrub is that it is easy to integrate into its routine and that there are a multitude of options adapted to all budgets and preferences. As a beauty journalist, I must admit my favorite for the Breathe scrub of The Body Shop, sold at 40 euros. Admittedly, it is an investment, but its bewitching scent of eucalyptus and rosemary invites to a real sensory and relaxing experience, ideal for prolonging the summer. If you are looking for a more affordable alternative, the Perfect Pistachio de & Other Stories (17 euros) is an excellent option: its gourmet scent of pistachio and white chocolate is absolutely irresistible and puts in a good mood in the morning!
Finally, it is important to recall that even with tanned skin you should never neglect sun protection. “It is not because you do not have a solar protector that you will keep this tan more”recalls Gérald Kierzek. So let’s sum up: you need water, a moisturizer, a scrub and a tube of sunscreen. If you are missing, you can always add it to your shopping list to be equipped at the start of the school year.
