How Do You Get a Tan?
In the summer, everyone wants to get a tan and keep a beautiful golden glow for as long as possible. To achieve this, we have to thank, first and foremost, melanin—a pigment in our skin that regulates its color.
It’s important to know that each skin type differs in its melanin production, and consequently, the best methods for protecting your skin and maintaining your tan for longer also vary.
To find out what your skin type might be, check out our blog post on skin types.
Of course, in addition to giving melanin the credit it deserves, we must pay close attention to how we care for our skin. If we don’t care for it properly, we’ll lose the tan we acquired over the summer much more quickly, since the outer layers of the epidermis renew themselves cyclically, causing us to lose our tan.
What’s the best way to tan?
The first tip is always to tan gradually. This applies to all skin types, although those in the first three skin types should be especially careful
How? Start the first few days in the sun with a high SPF to prevent peeling caused by sunburn and achieve a healthy, long-lasting tan.
A gentle scrub during the final days of sun exposure helps prolong the tan.
Does this remove your tan? No—on the contrary, exfoliation promotes cell renewal. It’s always a good idea to combine all these steps with plenty of moisturizing, which is always beneficial for your skin.
So what should you do to maintain your tan?
Moisturizing our skin not only prevents it from “peeling” and becoming patchy but also helps protect that much-desired tan, as it helps keep the hydrolipidic film intact.
We can also help by eating the right foods, focusing on those rich in beta-carotene, such as orange or yellow fruits and vegetables, or dark leafy greens.
A little tip: it’s best to wash with cold water, since hot water dries out the skin. Choosing oil-based and moisturizing products—which generally don’t lather much—will help nourish and keep our skin hydrated!
Last but not least: pamper yourself with an after-sun lotion to enhance and prolong your tan.
We recommend our MTJ Aftersun products—find the one that’s right for you!
Extender Luxe Aftersun
This oil-based after-sun is your ally for even, hydrated skin. Formulated with Polynesian Monoi Oil, which gives it a particularly pleasant scent, it’s non-greasy thanks to its light texture but leaves your skin feeling soft.
DN4D PGA After Sun
For your facial care, moisturize your skin and combat the signs of aging with this hydrating after-sun face cream. Formulated with aloe vera juice and the natural PGA molecule, which has four times the moisturizing power of hyaluronic acid.
It’s recommended for use between sun exposures; it’s non-greasy and penetrates deeply into the skin, providing a mattifying effect.
And if you, too, love the enveloping scents and warm, golden hues of a sunset on the beach, try
Monoi Shining
Shimmering Body Lotion: a treasure infused with Ylang Ylang Essential Oil and Polynesian Monoi, which give this body lotion a light texture and an intoxicating scent. Its golden shimmer will make your skin sparkle, leaving it radiant and deeply moisturized.
For an enveloping multisensory experience and a touch of glamour for your special occasions.
Discover the entire MTJ Sun line.
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