Back from Vacation: How to Maintain a Summer Tan

The holiday season is in full swing and some holidaymakers are already returning to Germany. Most people want their fresh summer tan to last a little longer. A lot of care is necessary not only after sunbathing, but also before. Here are the most important tips.

Skin care before sunbathing

Tanning doesn’t start after your vacation, you need to create the right foundation for a lasting summer tan before you sunbathe. If you’re heading south right now, here’s what you need to know: Regular exfoliation ensures that dead skin cells don’t remain on your skin. In general, good skin care leads to a better and more lasting tan. In addition to ensuring adequate hydration, this also includes a balanced diet and a balanced balance of vitamins. Particularly important: beta-carotene. The vitamin can protect the skin from sun damage and allergies and ensures an even tan.

Do not stay in the sun for a long time.

One of the most important factors for a long-lasting tan is proper sun exposure. Especially at the beginning of your vacation, you should not expose your skin to the hot sun for too long, at most a few minutes a day. In the first few days of your vacation, it is advisable to stay mainly in the shade – that's where you will also get your tan. Don't forget: apply enough sunscreen. Even skin types that are not prone to sunburn should not stay in the sun without sun protection.

After sunbathing, apply cream, apply cream, apply cream.

The skin is particularly thirsty after sunbathing – this also applies days and weeks later. Products containing aloe vera in particular have a moisturizing effect and soothe stressed skin. This also ensures that the tan lasts longer. Hot or long showers or even baths dry out the skin even more and should therefore be avoided. Care products with a self-tanning effect are now also available. The advantage: small ridges and lines are barely noticeable thanks to the pre-tanned skin.

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