How to prepare your skin for the sun before holidays

A precise method exists to properly prepare your skin for the sun, not only to avoid sunburns but also to achieve a quick, dream-like tan like everyone dreams of! 3 beauty tips to combine a few weeks before leaving...

Preparing your skin for the sun step 1:

I eat fruits and vegetables rich in beta-carotene and lycopene!

A few weeks before the big day: vacation day... Incorporate into your daily diet many varied fruits and vegetables rich in beta-carotene and lycopene such as carrots (think carrot juice, for example), tomatoes, watermelon, apricots, red peppers... These delicious antioxidant-rich foods prepare your skin for the sun and protect it. Also consume vegetable oils (walnuts, rapeseed, soy) and fish rich in omega-3 (sardines, tuna, salmon...) to prevent your skin from the inevitable dehydration caused by UV rays.

Preparing your skin for the sun step 2:

I hydrate my body daily and carefully!

To tan faster and better, your skin must be perfectly hydrated and nourished... Not only every day during sun holidays but also beforehand, as a preventive measure. Well-hydrated skin will also be less sensitive to the harmful effects of the sun (sunburns)! Use your moisturizing creams, gels, mousses... Think hydration daily, not only on your face but also all over your body. Similarly, remember to drink plenty of water so that your entire body stays well hydrated!

Preparing your skin for the sun step 3:

I do a body scrub a few days before departure!

A few days before leaving for your sunny vacation, perform a body scrub, peel, or exfoliation... to rid your skin of all dead cells clogging its surface! You will tan faster and your tan will be even and radiant. However, despite all these precautions mentioned above, it is essential to protect your epidermis with a solar protective spray, especially during the first days. Because although your skin is wisely prepared, it will still be fragile and sensitive to the fierce rays of the sun.

Exfoliation, diet, hydration are the 3 key beauty tips to remember and apply before your vacation in the sun. Don't forget them for an even hotter summer!

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