The one who decides who is tanned and who is not in the sun is not only the phototype of your skin, but also some pieces of DNA located in your body.
But there is another method to ensure a golden and uniform color: nutrition. Yes, because there is a diet for the sun, rich in foods that help the skin against harmful UVA and UVB rays, stimulate tanning and fight free radicals, responsible for wrinkles, fine lines and blemishes on the skin.
1. Tanning, what to eat to tan?
According to nutritionist Anna Cossovich: “To properly prepare the skin for sun exposure, it is important to choose foods rich in water, vitamins and antioxidants, which can stimulate melanin production. What is melanin? Dark pigment which affects the determination of skin color and is produced by cells found in the basal layer of the epidermis.
Therefore foods should be chosen rich in beta-carotene, red and yellow-orange vegetables and fruits, such as melons, peaches, cherries, watermelon, apricots, squash. Even foods rich in vitamin C such as strawberries, kiwi, citrus fruits and green leafy vegetables which help in the natural protection of the skin, capillaries and regulate the production of melanin.
As for foods rich in antioxidants, foods like olive oil, basil, tomatoes and soy are recommended, rich in vitamin E, which moisturizes and maintains skin elasticity. Other valuable sources of antioxidants are salmon, avocado, walnuts, also rich in omega-3 fatty acids.
2. Foods to avoid
There are also foods that should be limited or eliminated. Avoid alcohol, fizzy drinks and sugars. They are enemies of our health and beauty, especially in summer, because they promote dehydration. Saturated fats found in fatty meats and cheeses should be consumed in a controlled manner, as should many other foods that make digestion difficult. Margarine-containing foods or pastries should also not be present on the table. Make it a habit to read the content label.
3. Foods for hydration
In summer, of course, the skin is also thirsty and at high temperatures requires more water than usual. It is essential to drink 1.5 to two liters of water per day during this season as during the summer you lose a lot of fluids and mineral salts due to excessive sweating and fruits and vegetables should not be missing on your tables. To encourage yourself to drink as much water as possible, flavor it with mint, ginger, lemon juice or seasonal fruit. The result will be a detoxifying and very tasty drink.
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