GOAL : THE PERFECT TAN
Who doesn't dream of maintaining a beautiful golden
tan all summer long? To achieve this, it is essential to adopt the right
gestures to guarantee an even and long-lasting tan.
PREPARATION IS KEY!
Every day, our skin is exposed to several
aggressions, in addition to the accumulation of impurities and dead cells.
Hence, it is essential to deeply exfoliate before our first sun exposures. This
step will eliminate dead cells that cling to the skin and prevent you from
having a consistent tan. By exfoliating before applying sun protection or self-tanning
products, you can increase the effectiveness of your products and ensure a
long-lasting tan. Therefore, a beauty ritual with the Renaissance glove is
recommended to ensure a good preparation of the skin and a consistency in your
tan whether obtained naturally or through self-tanning.
EXFOLIATION ONCE SUNKISSED?
We tend to believe that exfoliating during summer
will make our tan fade away. Contrary to popular belief, exfoliating on a
regular basis is a great way to maintain your tan. For this, it is important to
understand that the cells responsible for coloring our skin, melanocytes, are
in the deep layers of our epidermis. Exfoliation, which only concerns the
superficial layer of the skin, can in no way make the natural tan disappear! On
the contrary, a good scrub will be an excellent way to stimulate cell renewal
and even intensify our golden complexion.
Caution: In case of a sunburn, it is not
recommended to exfoliate. Give the skin some time to repair and avoid further
irritation.
If you got your tan through self-tanning treatments
at home or a spray-tan in an institute, a harsh exfoliation could lighten your
skin and even erase your tan. Therefore, exfoliation can be useful in cases
where you end up with a non-consistent complexion, self-tanning spots or when
the product begins to fade unevenly. While exfoliation is necessary on the days
preceding your self-tanning session, it is not recommended in the days
following your application.
WHAT ABOUT AFTER?
To prolong your tan and repair damage caused by UV
rays, it is recommended to always moisturize your skin after each exposure. The
sun has a dehydrating effect; thus, it is very important that the skin regains
its flexibility and elasticity to achieve a consistent tan and a healthy
complexion throughout the summer. Choose a moisturizer with a fluid texture
that will deeply nourish your skin and prevent skin dryness.
NB. Obviously, in order to tan safely and avoid
peeling, do not forget your SPF!
In conclusion, your exfoliation glove and SPF are
the best allies of your tan, whether natural or not.
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