Once you have conquered a beautiful complexion, the right daily beauty routine plays a fundamental role in preserving its intensity

Using a factor 50 sunscreen, avoiding sun exposure between 11am and 4pm, and maintaining adequate skin hydration are some of the keys to getting a great tan. The big question is… once you achieve your desired shade, how do you make it last longer?

Let's find out immediately 7 tips to prolong our beautiful tan as much as possible.

#1 Gently cleanse:

It starts in the shower, with a delicate cleanser like the Phitofilos nourishing shower gel formulated with nourishing and emollient principles to prevent the skin from peeling, wash after wash, making sure that the color is kept longer. If, on the other hand, you are a lover of solid cosmetics, then you can only opt for the Solidoh body wash based on macadamia oil, coconut oil, linseed oil, guarana extract, spirulina algae and avocado oil.
Also avoid using perfumes or products that contain alcohol: they could make your skin drier and cause the appearance of spots or irritations that would ruin your tanned complexion. Instead, use perfumed waters at least until autumn, so as to perfume and hydrate the skin without drying it.

#2 Showers with warm water:

Water that is too hot, in fact, not only makes the tan disappear faster, but also promotes flaking, irritation and dryness of the skin.

And remember, once you get out of the shower, to avoid drying yourself by rubbing the towel on the skin but pat it lightly or, better yet, let the skin dry naturally

#3 Moisturizes the skin:

The constant application of a moisturizer is necessary because it helps maintain the compactness of the superficial skin layer and restore the hydrolipidic film, supplying the skin with nourishing, antioxidant and soothing substances, which counteract dehydration and peeling.

Some examples of excellent moisturizer to use?

The Biofficina Toscana tan intensifier after-sun milk, with a soft and creamy consistency, leaves the skin hydrated, quenched and regenerated, giving a healthy, uniform and long-lasting tan; the Cream to go Grace by Latte&Luna, a cream with anhydrous formulation, completely devoid of water, which thanks to the synergy between the active ingredients is rapidly absorbed, leaving the skin silky and dry; and, again, if you want a quick to apply product that absorbs quickly and is not greasy then there is nothing more suitable than Biofficina Toscana Spray&Go Nutri milk, with a high oil content and a delicate fragrance, ideal for all types of skin.

#4 Don't forget the exfoliation: 

In the collective imagination there is the false myth that needs to be dispelled that exfoliating tanned skin leads to a loss of colour. The reality, however, is that the scrub helps keep the tan longer lasting, as well as making the skin shiny, soft and homogeneous. Doing it once a week with extreme delicacy, without rubbing too hard, helps you to counteract grayness and opacity, leaving the pores free from dead cells.

The Biofficina Toscana pomegranate body scrub performs an exfoliating-regenerating action by eliminating dead cells thanks to the salts in two different grain sizes and a nourishing-restorative action due to the high concentration of oils and butter.

The line of scrubs "The sea on" by volga cosmetics is also incredibly satisfying. These scrubs are based on sea salt and organic vegetable oils which, in addition to being used directly on dry or wet skin as a scrub, can also be dissolved in the tub, for a detoxifying, nourishing and highly perfumed bath.

#5 Use a brightening body lotion:

Keep your skin looking its best with an illuminating and silky body oil that imparts a delicate shimmer effect on the skin, enhancing its complexion.  

#6 Drink water to keep skin hydrated: Drink lots of water to keep your skin healthy and hydrated. Water is also essential for eliminating toxins, improving circulation and helping skin glow, helping your tan look radiant.

#7 Eat the right foods: In addition to hydration, to maintain a long-lasting tan, it is necessary to pay close attention to the diet that one follows both during and after the holidays. Try to consume moisturizing foods such as lettuce, radicchio, spinach and chicory but above all fruit and vegetables such as carrots, melons, apricots, peaches, peppers and tomatoes, important sources of beta-carotene, which increases our body's antioxidant defenses giving a golden color to the skin , thus intensifying the tan. Fill up on these products, also because some will then be impossible to find in a few months. Do not forget olive oil and dried fruit, to load up on vitamin E.

That's all for this time too did you already know and practice all these tips or did I inspire you a little to do better? While reading the post, did you detour to the supermarket to buy some carrots and apricots?