Precursors for radiant skin!
Melanin is the magical element that gives our skin that golden, glowing tone we all admire, especially in summer. But what is behind this substance? What are the precursors and activators that make this wonder of nature possible?
To fully understand the role of melanin precursors, we must first take a look at the process of its production itself. Melanin is produced in melanocytes, specialized cells in our skin, through a process called melanogenesis. It is this process that determines the color of our skin, hair and eyes. UVB-type ultraviolet radiation stimulates the production of melanocytes, hence melanin.
One of the key precursors for melanin production is tyrosine, an essential amino acid found in many foods we eat daily. Tyrosine is taken up by melanocyte cells and converted into dopa, which in turn is converted into dopaquinone, a key step in melanin synthesis. This is where activators come in.
Melanin activators
Melanin activators are substances that accelerate or enhance the process of melanin production itself. But the real key to achieving glowing, even skin tone is finding the right balance between protecting against environmental damage and stimulating melanin production. Protecting the skin from harmful UV rays with a good sunscreen is essential to prevent skin damage and inhibit excessive melanin production, which can lead to hyperpigmentation and dark spots.
Napura offers two key solutions for the beauty and well-being of your skin: Melanin Plus for the body, crema tan specifically to activate melanin production and prepare the skin for sun exposure, with Shea Butter and fine Avocado and Jojoba Oils that prolong the duration of the tan while nourishing and moisturizing the skin.
Q10 Tanning for the face, specifically for delicate and aging-prone skin, rich in components that promote natural melanin production, ensures an intense and long-lasting tan.
Both are perfect for year-round use, not only as preparatory products for sun exposure, but also as moisturizers and anti-wrinkle creams, especially Q10 Tanning. These two sun products Napura are ideal on skin that tans little or gets very red, to avoid erythema and sunburn on first exposure. However, they are recommended to be combined with an SPF factor sunscreen according to your phototype.
Why are we already talking about melanin activators?
Let's take a look at some interesting facts together: in Italy, the predominant phototypes are 2/3/4, with skin that tends to be fair or medium-toned, which requires to be properly stressed in order to tan evenly. We have delved into the phototypes here.
Hence the use of melanin activators, always combined with protection with a high factor sunscreen (at least SPF 30, preferably SPF 50+), to prevent UVA rays from damaging the dermis, i.e., the deepest layer of the skin, where fibroblasts, responsible for elastin and collagen production, are located. If elastin and collagen become fragmented due to excessive exposure, the first wrinkles or existing ones are accentuated. Have you ever heard of anti photo effect aging? We talked about it in this #BeautyBlog.
Among the protections sun products of the Line Sunsystem https://procosmet.com/collections/sunsystem of Napura you will find Dream Cream SPF 30 e 50+ (with Coral Friendly filter and cream texture) and Dream Milk SPF 20 e 50+ With milk texture. In conclusion, melanin precursors and activators play a crucial role in determining our skin tone and its radiance. So always remember to protect your skin properly during sun exposure, using high-quality products such as those in Napura's Susystem line, to keep your skin healthy, young and glowing.
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