A beautiful tan isn't within everyone's reach. It's almost a sport—tactical, technical, and demanding. Like all athletes, you need a tailored diet to achieve the best results. Here are the 10 best foods for a fast, 100% natural tan.
Beta-carotene.
Summer is all about the sound of cicadas and fresh lemonade. But, above all, summer is about the pleasure of coming home from the beach, sitting in front of the mirror, and enjoying your tanned skin.
There's no need to rush into dietary supplements promising you dream skin. You won't find anything more natural and effective than giving in to indulgence.
On your plate, focus on fruits and vegetables rich in beta-carotene. They are powerful antioxidants, and when their concentration is high, the colored pigments bind to the liver, then to fats before browning your hypodermis.
01. Carrots.
Unsurprisingly, (raw) carrots are a must-have. In addition to making you feel good, they're a concentrate of beta-carotene. Enjoy them without moderation.
02. Tomatoes, watermelons and melons.
In addition to being very refreshing, these fruits are rich in carotenoids. Ideal for optimal tanning.
03. Apricots.
It's all about the color! We love apricots, so if they're good for our skin, why deprive ourselves?
04. Red peppers.
In salads or on the barbecue, this seasonal staple is packed with beta-carotene. Given its bold red color, it's hardly a surprise.
05. Mango, guava, papaya.
These sun-drenched exotic fruits are naturally delicious, indulgent, and refreshing. As their orange flesh suggests, they're also rich in carotenes.
06. Surprise! Some green vegetables are super effective.
Leafy vegetables like spinach, lettuce, lamb's lettuce, broccoli, parsley, and arugula are rich in pigments. You can't see them, but they're there, hidden deep within.
Prepare your skin for the sun.
Tanning is good. Aging your skin and getting burned is less good. Vitamins A, C, and E, and antioxidant minerals like selenium, fight free radicals generated by UV rays, which are terribly harmful to skin cells.
07. Eggs, cottage cheese and oily fish.
They are rich in vitamin A. For fish, the ideal remains mackerel, tuna or sardines!
08. Kiwis, red fruits and citrus fruits.
These fruits are a concentrate of vitamin C. And as a reminder, it is always better to eat a fruit than to drink it as juice.
09. Vegetable oils: walnut, olive.
In addition to enhancing your salad, these vegetable oils will help you stock up on vitamin E
10. Seafood and shellfish.
Happy? Shrimp contain the essential TRUMP for tanning, an indispensable trace element: selenium. With a few shrimp, you can enjoy a delicious meal with friends and protect your skin for the upcoming tanning session.
