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Reach the desired tan in no time this summer – foods that affect the production of melanin

July 12, 2015 by Sheila Smith

Finally it’s sunbathing season and we just can not wait to get that nice tanned complexion.
In order to get the golden-brown tan as soon as possible, we should not fry in the sun for hours, because with a tanned complexion you can also get a number of skin problems such as burns, irritations, allergies, depigmentation, but also more serious diseases such as skin cancer!
There are far healthier ways to speed up the production of melanin – the pigment in the skin. The main function of melanin is to protect the skin from excessive exposure to harmful UV radiation. Therefore, it is very important and beneficial for the skin health!
To foster and accelerate the natural production you need to eat the right foods. Check out the list of foods that affect the production of melanin, start consuming them regularly and get that perfect tan you always wanted to have!

1. Foods of animal origin – Foods of animal origin contain many nutrients that affect the production of melanin. One of the most important mineral is copper. It is an essential for the body in very small amounts, but certainly its presence in the cells is crucial. Copper affects the production of melanin, and elastin, which gives the skin elasticity and provides a toned look. You can find it in oysters, mussels, animal innards – especially the liver, as well as feathered animals – chicken, turkey. Dairy products such as cheese and milk are also rich in copper.

2. Soybeans and seeds – Soy affects the production of melanin thanks to the nutrient called tyrosine. This is an amino acid that affects the formation of proteins in the organism. This nutrient, can be found in soybeans and products made from it, but also in various other seeds – pumpkin, sesame and green beans.

3. Other foods – Many other foods contain copper and tyrosine, which are the main responsible nutrients for the production of melanin. So you should introduce more nuts and legumes, especially almonds, peanuts and beans in your diet. Dark leafy vegetables also can be helpful, as well as avocados, bananas, whole grain cereals and chocolate (dark).

NOTE – If you want to speed up the process, you can take supplements of the mentioned nutrients (copper and tyrosine), but you MUST consult a doctor before using them!

Homemade Suntan Oil With Carrots

June 30, 2015 by Amy Brown

For carefree sunbathing and fast tanning you do not need expensive products – just invest a little patience and get the appropriate foods. Keep in mind that fast tanning is not good, it is best if you expose yourself on the sun rays gradually.

Ingredients: One large carrot • 10 ml sunflower oil • 90 ml light sesame oil

Preparation: First dry the carrot to dehydrated and then to finely grate. Carrot must contain less fluid so later in the preparation would not have emerged mold. Mix grated carrot with sunflower oil, pour everything into a glass container and hold it for about two weeks – make sure that the carrot is covered with oil.

During that time, the carrots will be rid of beta-carotene in sunflower oil . Drain the oil and mix with sesame oil. Use it as you need. Sesame oil will protect the skin from burns, and beta-carotene from carrots will accelerate the production of melanin, which is responsible for tanning.

Light sesame oil has a protection factor of 8, so oil does not protect enough from the sun very sensitive skin, but for the recommended sun in the late afternoon and early morning hours will be enough.

Refreshing Lotion For Soothing Skin After Sunbathing

June 30, 2015 by Amy Brown

On hot summer days cucumbers are a pleasant refrigerate, but also help restore moisture to the skin and promote its renewal after sun exposure. Their effects comes to the fore in these two skin lotions that can make by yourself :

1. For the lotion to soothe the skin after sun, peel and slice a cucumber then put it in a strainer and squeeze out as much of his juice. Mix it with 4-5 tablespoon of coconut milk and put in the refrigerator, where it can stand for about a week. Instead of coconut milk you can also use yogurt or buttermilk, but in this case immediately use all the preparation.

2. For refreshing skin lotion you can use green tea: Boil a cup of green tea and cool it in the refrigerator before you mix it with the juice of cucumber (at ½ l of tea, add 2 tablespoons of juice from a cucumber). For a stronger hydration you can add a tablespoon of gel or juice of aloe vera. And use this lotion for up to one week.