Foods For A Beautiful Sun Tan

Sunbathing is in vogue today and people are doing everything to get one and be up-to-date and impressive. Especially during the summer months of the year. The pleasant complexion not only pleases the eye and increases the mood and self-confidence of its owner, but also has a beneficial effect on his health.

The more vain among us take advantage of the services of solariums all year round, others enjoy the effect of another self-tanner. Well, the time has come when we can naturally get the  desired complexion without resorting to such methods. But is the sun tan we get even, beautiful and just the way we want it? Sometimes this is not quite the case.

Believe it or not, nutrition is very important for this purpose. It is necessary to consume products that not only stimulate the production of melanin (the substance - the main culprit for the chocolate skin tone), but also protect the skin from premature aging.

What are the foods that help the body to acquire the dream complexion?

• The first place is for foods containing the amino acid tyrosine, from which the body actually forms melanin. It is only important to know that from the huge variety of such foods, you need to choose the most healthy. The leading positions are for those of animal origin: chicken, beef, fish, chicken eggs, beef liver, cottage cheese. There are also plant sources of tyrosine: wholemeal bread, cereals, pasta, peas, sesame seeds, pumpkin seeds, avocados, almonds.

• In second place are products with a high content of provitamin A - beta-carotene and other carotenoids, capable not only to make the skin tan more saturated, but also to protect cells from the harmful effects of ultraviolet rays. Among them the most suitable are: the well-known carrot, pumpkin, peppers, broccoli, green onions, parsley, green peas, peaches, apricots, red apples, grapes, watermelon, melon, cherry, spinach, sorrel, beef liver, egg yolks, cream, cottage cheese, cheese. And of course, let's not forget the fish oil, which also stimulates the production of vitamin D in the skin under the influence of sunlight.

• The third place belongs to the products rich in vitamin C, copper and calcium. They are able not only to increase the production of melanin, but also to protect the skin from dehydration and burning with the help of bioflavonoids. Vitamin E, potassium, sodium and magnesium are also important. These substances are found in: prunes, dark grapes, blueberries, nuts, bananas, dairy products, olive oil, green tea and citrus fruits. Only the latter is not desirable to use just before sun exposure, because they can cause photoallergy or uneven "spotted" tan. Which foods harm the natural skin tone?

Which foods harm the skin's natural complexion?

Fried, smoked foods and marinades should be excluded from the menu. Alcohol and canned foods also greatly inhibit the production of melanin, in addition to contributing to dehydration of the skin, which leads to premature aging and loss of its protective properties.