After working all summer for a glowing tan, we don’t want to see it go away in a week. Good news, to make the tan last, you can use a treatment tan extender.
Why use a tan extender?
The tan extender has two functions: to make the tan last and to intensely moisturize the skin. After being exposed to the sun, the skin is dehydrated, which can lead to flaking and loss of tan. The moisturizing side of tanning prolonging treatment will nourish and soften the skin, to maintain a luminous tan.
This type of treatment also allows make the tan last thanks to its wording. They rely on components that act on melanin, like carrots or Buriti oil, to keep this tanned effect. Result: your tan is extended from two weeks to one month, for the most effective cosmetics.
Good to know: these tan-prolonging treatments often act asafter Sun.
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If your tan extender is also an after-sun product, then you can use it after each sun exposure, on clean, dry skin. This is also what is highly recommended to make the tan last. Otherwise, you can start using it as a daily moisturizer when you return from vacation, replacing your usual cream.
Of course, to maximize the effects of the tan prolonging treatment, it is advisable to adopt certain good gestures
- Stay well hydrated by drinking 1.5 liters of water a day,
- Hydrate your skin daily
- Make scrubs to avoid a dull complexion
- Eat a balanced diet for a luminous tan and bet on foods rich in beta-carotene
- Have good sleep hygiene
- Take care of your sunburn and do not expose yourself as long as the skin is still overheated
- Protect your skin well from UV rays.
The top tan extenders for a luminous tan
There are a plethora of tan extenders and after-sun products on the market. We have selected the best for you to help you in your choice.
We particularly love the Lancaster Golden Tan Maximizer tan extender. His reputation is well established. This iconic body milk helps prolong the tan for up to a month after the last sun exposure. It is enriched with Buriti oil of natural origin, to stimulate the natural production of melanin and obtain a golden and luminous tan. This treatment contains 86.6% ingredients of natural origin.
We also shop for good-looking carrot oil from Evoluderm. Carrots are rich in beta-carotene, which boosts tanning and provides a long-lasting tan. It is applied on the body as well as the face. It is possible to mix a few drops with your cream or to use it directly on the skin.
We also love the Caudalie tanning extender milk. Composed of 98% ingredients of natural origin, this after-sun allows the tan to last for up to two weeks after the last exposure. It nourishes and softens the skin.
Finally, for the smallest budgets, we opt for the Nivea Sun tanning extender milk. It contains pro-melanin extract which activates the skin’s melanin synthesis and ensures a lasting tan.
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