Summer: how to prepare your skin naturally for the sun?

It's official, summer is here! It is sometimes difficult to get a nice tan that lasts over time, without damaging your skin. And yet, a few easy and natural tips can make it even more beautiful and durable. Of course, it should be noted that at each exposure, it is essential to use sun protection. Follow the leader !

When we are exposed to the sun, our skin reacts to UVA and UVB rays.
> UVA rays penetrate deep into the dermis and are responsible for pigment spots, skin aging and wrinkles.
> UVB rays penetrate less deeply and are the cause of sunburn, burns, blisters and a large number of skin cancers.

We are not all equal when it comes to UV rays. In fact, skin reacts differently depending on your phototype (find your phototype) . Some people get sunburned with minimal exposure, while others tan instantly.

Preparing your skin for tanning starts with the essentials: a diet rich in vitamins and minerals! It should be full of essential fatty acids that promote skin regeneration, reduce transepidermal water loss, and increase hydration. These fatty acids are found in grapeseed oil, sunflower oil, soybean oil, and especially hemp oil . It's also important to consume foods rich in vitamin A (or retinol), which promote cell renewal: meat and fish, cod liver oil, butter, cheeses , etc. And finally, of course, foods rich in beta-carotene are essential for a beautiful tan: carrots, tomatoes, mangoes, oranges, and sweet potatoes contain significant amounts.

In short, the most important thing to remember is to eat plenty of fruits and vegetables (in season). The more colorful they are, the richer they are in antioxidants, which are essential for protecting the skin from UV rays and making it more supple.

Scrubs can prolong the tan, but this does not prepare the skin for attacks from the sun's rays. Nevertheless, it is always interesting to make some before exposing yourself to the sun. Why ? The tan will be more uniform and long-lasting because exfoliation or micro-peeling beforehand helps to remove the dead cells that dull the tanned complexion.

To do this, we recommend opting for a gentle scrub (once a week) or a micro-peeling (daily in the case of Green Fizz, our facial cleansing gel with hemp oil and hemp particles) to eliminate these dead cells that cause a dull complexion, and to regain 100% healthy skin ready to receive your treatments and to tan!

The hydration step, even in summer, is often neglected and yet it is very important. Indeed, a well hydrated and deeply nourished skin is essential to obtain a nice tan.
Obviously, first of all, it is necessary to drink a lot of water (about 1,5L per day) in order to properly hydrate your body. It also helps reduce the risk of sunstroke.

It is also recommended to moisturize the skin of his body and face with a cream or oil. Hydrated skin is more resistant to the attacks of the sun than dry skin, so moisturize deeply a few days before exposure, and every day during exposure, which will enhance your tanned complexion even more.

Hemp oil is 4 to 40 times more concentrated than other vegetable oils such as argan, coconut, or avocado oil. It is rich in omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids, which help maintain skin hydration and strengthen the skin barrier. Hemp oil in all its forms is therefore ideal for moisturizing skin before sun exposure.

The ideal hydration prescription:

We will never be reminded enough but no exposure to the sun without sun protection. The skin can never really be prepared for the sun's rays. It is therefore essential to choose a sun protection adapted to your skin. Do not hesitate to start with an index of 50 (below an index of 30 the protection is very weak). And above all, think about it every day your body is exposed to the sun, not just at the beach. Do not neglect walks or lunch outside. So keep a tube in your bag to always have some handy!

HO KARAN doesn't (yet) offer sun care products, but we recommend the Seventy One Percent range of natural, eco-friendly sunscreens and sunscreens made in France . From sun oil to very high protection cream (with no white cast!), all products are suitable for the whole family (from age 3), are water-resistant, and their mineral filters are kind to both skin and the environment.

How Seventy One Percent formulates its sun care products?
> By choosing the right ingredients and filters: sDepending on the function of the product, they carefully select mineral filters without nanoparticles or organic filters that are recognized as “clean” in reasonable quantities. All products are Hawaii law compliant and above all are ultra effective.
> So that they are very resistant to water, the key to complete and long-lasting protection! Coming from the surfing world, the founders were looking for products that would withstand several hours of session in the water in direct sunlight. Very pragmatically, what remains on the skin does not dissolve in water. This is why itach sunscreen product is formulated in compliance with these technical and environmental requirements, thanks in particular to ingredients of natural origin or organic active ingredients! Like HO KARAN, by joining 1% for the planet, our friends at Seventy One Percent donate 1% of their annual turnover to approved associations to preserve the future of the planet.

You now have all the keys in hand to prepare your skin for the sun and to sport a beautiful tan this summer.