Tan your skin sustainably without the sun – expert tips for a long-lasting and healthy tan
Gently tanned skin is beautiful, but the sun's UV rays can also be harmful to skin health. A dilemma that can be resolved if you follow our tips. Because you can get a tan even without the sun, without harming your skin's health. Here you can find out how it works and what you should pay attention to.
Tan your skin without the sun, but with self-tanner
Self-tanners come in different forms, for example as lotions, sprays, mousses or wipes. They usually contain the active ingredient DHA (dihydroxyacetone), which reacts with the upper layers of the skin and makes them darker. With self-tanning products, you can get tan without even being in the sun for a minute. You can influence how intense the tan should be by the frequency and duration of application.
These tips will help when using self-tanners:
- To ensure the result is even, you should exfoliate the skin beforehand.
Wear gloves to avoid staining your hands!
Make sure to apply the self-tanner evenly!
Particularly dry areas of skin absorb the tanner more easily, so use it more sparingly!
Allow the self-tanner to dry thoroughly before covering your skin!
The skin should not come into contact with water for the next 4 to 8 hours so that the tanner can develop its full effect.
Self-tanner from a professional: Self Tanning Drops from Dr. RIMPLER
Gentle tan, day after day, all year round. The LIMITED Self-Tanning Drops do not require any rays of sunshine, but instead tan the skin naturally and lastingly thanks to their sophisticated combination of active ingredients. In addition, the aloe vera it contains improves the moisture balance of the skin and lets it shine with new freshness in any weather.
Support a natural tan without sun through your diet
Some nutrients can intensify the tan of your skin a little. The pigment beta-carotene is particularly important. It is found, for example, in pumpkin, carrots, sweet potatoes, apricots and spinach. Beta-carotene is an antioxidant that is converted into vitamin A in the body. To get a tan without the sun, it can help to include lots of foods containing beta-carotene in your diet. Alternatively or additionally, you can use tanning capsules. These supplements contain beta-carotene and other nutrients that can support your healthy summer tan. However, the same applies here: you may get tan, but your skin is still not protected from UV radiation. So be sure to use sunscreen!
