The important thing is to find balance
The moment the sun gets warmer and more inviting, the desire to get a nice tan becomes irresistible. However, it is important to remember that exposure to sun products rays without protection can cause long-term skin damage. So how can we find the perfect balance between getting some color and protecting our skin?
First, investing in a good sunscreen is essential. Choosing a formula suitable for your skin type and applying it regularly is the first step in protecting yourself from the damage caused by sun products rays: while UVB rays penetrate the epidermis, the outermost layer of the skin, and are then absorbed without damaging the skin, the UVA penetrate deeply by oxidizing and damaging the structure of the dermis, which is composed of collagen, elastin and Hyaluronic Acid. Thus, photo-aging occurs.
Don't worry, we have the solution for you: Napura and MTJ have a wide selection of sun products for skin and hair that we will find out in detail in a moment...discover them here and find out how to have a perfect tan!
But first...preparation!
Did you know that a few months before summer vacation you can prepare your skin with melanin precursors? We elaborated on this here.
In a nutshell, melanin is the pigment that gives our skin that gorgeous complexion we all want to maintain all year round because it makes us feel beautiful and healthy. You can arrive at the beach with a beautiful complexion, which if achieved over time, will allow you to stay tanned all year long.
What are melanin precursors?
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Here is what happens to our skin when we expose ourselves to UVB rays: Tyrosine, an amino acid in our skin, in contact with UVB rays, produces a series of chemical reactions that lead to the formation of melanin, which is responsible for the pigmentation of our skin. The chemical structure of melanin, however, is also able to protect us, thanks to its coloration, which receives radiation without absorbing it, but transforming it into heat energy.
Watchword: balance
You've been preparing your skin for months, applying melanin precursors since May; now it's finally August and a long, long-awaited vacation awaits! What to do.
The key to tanned but glowing and even skin is precisely the balance between tanning (and thus melanin stimulation) and protection from the sun's rays.
As mentioned above, while UVB rays are shielded by melanin production, UVA rays need the supplementation of appropriate sunscreen.
How to choose the appropriate products?
Napura recommends Melanin Plus Melanin Activator and Body Tanner, based on Tyrosine, which promotes the stimulation of melanin throughout the epidermis. It also contains Walnut Hull Extract, which can create a protective film on the skin that does not evaporate water, retaining the necessary moisture in the skin.
MTJ offers DN4D Tan 365 Days Melanin Activating Fluid with a multifunctional formula, useful for protection, melanin activation, tanning and hydration and can be used 365 days a year.
This product is also based on Tyrosine, combined with Actives such as Hyaluronic Acid Mix andCassia Alata Extract, with strong antioxidant and anti-aging action. While the Butter of Shea, containing Vitamins E e A, has strong elasticizing and nourishing power. Now that you have prepared your skin, don't forget about protection during the vacations! Read herei.
Napura offers sun products protections in body cream with filters Coral friendly, ideal for Nature lovers and with different SPFs for low, medium and high protection.
MTJ created the protections sun products DN4D also with different SPFs and based on Multifunctional Hyaluronic Acids, which are moisturizing and anti-aging.
Don't forget to choose the SPF of the sunscreen you choose, based on your phototype!
Why use melanin precursors months before exposure?
Skin that arrives at exposure best protected is less prone to photoaging and cellular oxidation.
The multifunctional formulas we mentioned above also allow the products to be used throughout the year in place of the usual creams, offering hydration and protection to the skin.
In conclusion, despite proper preparation and protection, it is essential to be aware of the timing of sun exposure and to avoid the hottest hours of the day, as well as not to overdo sun exposure. Although it can be fascinating to spend hours on the beach, it is best to alternate periods of sun exposure with breaks in the shade to allow the skin to cool down and regenerate.
Finally, drinking plenty of water duringsun exposure can help keep your skin hydrated and promote a more even and long-lasting tan. Rushing to your aid are the Napura and MTJ After-Sun products, discover them all here.
