The key is to find a balance
As the sun gets warmer and more inviting, the desire to get a tan becomes irresistible. However, it’s important to remember that unprotected exposure to sun products rays can cause long-term damage to the skin. So, how can we strike a balance between tanning and protection?
First and foremost, investing in a good sunscreen is essential. Choosing a formula suited to your skin type and applying it regularly is the first step in protecting yourself from damage caused by sun products rays: while UVB rays penetrate the epidermis, the outermost layer of the skin, and are then absorbed without causing damage, UVA rays penetrate deeply, oxidizing and damaging the structure of the dermis, which is composed of collagen, elastin, and hyaluronic acid. This is how photoaging occurs.
Don’t worry, we have the solution for you: Napura and MTJ offer a wide selection of sun products products for skin and hair that we’ll explore in detail shortly…check them out here and find out how to achieve an even, long-lasting tan!
But first…preparation!
Did you know that a few months before your summer vacation, you can prepare your skin with melanin precursors? We’ve covered this in depth here.
In short, melanin is the pigment that gives our skin that gorgeous glow we all want to maintain year-round, because it makes us feel beautiful and healthy. You can arrive at the beach with a beautiful glow, and if you build it up over time, it’ll let you stay tanned all year long.
What are melanin precursors?
They are substances that accelerate or enhance the process of melanin production.
Here’s what happens to our skin when we’re exposed to UVB rays: tyrosine, an amino acid present in our skin, triggers a series of chemical reactions when exposed to UVB rays, leading to the formation of melanin, which is responsible for our skin’s pigmentation. However, the chemical structure of melanin also protects us thanks to its color, which reflects radiation without absorbing it, converting it instead into thermal energy.
The key is balance
You’ve been preparing your skin for months, applying melanin precursors since May; now it’s finally August, and a long-awaited vacation awaits you! What should you do?
The key to a tanned yet radiant and even complexion lies precisely in the balance between tanning (and thus melanin stimulation) and protection from the sun’s rays.
As mentioned above, while UVB rays are blocked by melanin production, UVA rays require the addition of adequate sunscreen.
How do you choose the right products?
Napura recommends Melanin Plus Melanin Activator and Body Tanning Lotion, formulated with tyrosine to promote melanin stimulation throughout the epidermis. It also contains walnut shell extract, which creates a protective film on the skin that prevents water from evaporating, helping the skin retain the necessary moisture.
MTJ offers DN4D Tan 365 Days Melanin Activator Fluid, a multifunctional formula designed for protection, melanin activation, tanning, and hydration, and suitable for use 365 days a year.
This product is also tyrosine-based, combined with active ingredients such as a hyaluronic acid blend and Cassia alata extract, which offer powerful antioxidant and anti-aging benefits. Shea butter, rich in Vitamins E and A, provides powerful elasticity-boosting and nourishing benefits. Now that you’ve prepped your skin, don’t forget to protect it while on vacation! Read more here.
Napura offers sun products body cream sunscreens, ideal for nature lovers and available in various SPF levels—low, medium, and high.
MTJ has created the sun products DN4D sunscreens, also available in various SPFs and formulated with multifunctional hyaluronic acids that are moisturizing and help prevent photoaging.
Don’t forget to choose the SPF of your sunscreen based on your skin type!
Why use melanin precursors months before sun exposure?
Skin that is optimally protected before sun exposure is less prone to photoaging and cellular oxidation.
Furthermore, the multifunctional formulas mentioned above allow you to use these products year-round in place of your usual creams, providing hydration and protection for your skin.
In conclusion, despite proper preparation and protection, it’s essential to be mindful of how long you spend in the sun, avoid the hottest hours of the day, and not overdo your sun exposure. Although spending hours on the beach can be appealing, it’s best to alternate periods of sun exposure with breaks in the shade to allow your skin to cool down and regenerate.
Finally, drinking plenty of water while in the sun can help keep your skin hydrated and promote a more even and long-lasting tan. Napura and MTJ after-sun products are here to help—discover them all here.
