Tan Better With These Skin-Friendly Foods

Tomatoes

These beauties are rich in lycopene, another vitamin that’s very beneficial for tanning. This is one of the main ingredients of tanning pills, pills which are used to manipulate your skin’s colour and pigments whilst tanning.

Spinach

Spinach contains betacarotene and Lutein (closely related to betacaroten), two minerals that help to safeguard the skin against the sun’s rays and the effects of sunburn. Other foods that contain betacarotene include apricots, mango and cantaloupe melon – no wonder it’s so popular in Spain. Lutein-rich foods include leeks, peas, romaine lettuce, black grapes and kiwi – all of which are easily available in the supermarket, whether you’re at home or abroad.

Vitamin C and E

You can either choose to take this as a supplement, or look out for foods that contain a high proportion of this mineral. Both vitamins are powerful in the fight against free radicals and may help to reduce the effects of the sun, and most importantly it’s harmful effects, against the skin.

Fish

Fish that’s high in Omega-3 can really help to protect the skin against damage from the sun. Mackerel, herring, salmon and other fish like sardines (easy if you’re in Portugal), all help to build up the body’s defences against the sun’s rays.

Water

Not only does drinking water bring a boost in energy and mental фокус, but it is essential for anyone who is serious about tanning. Water ensures that you are constantly flushing your system through of anything that your body doesn’t want to keep, it also means you’ll remain hydrated – something that’s important if you’re going to be spending a long time in the sun.

So although sunshine is obviously the most important thing to consider when getting a tan, it’s worth paying attention to your diet. You are what you eat after all, and eating the right food will not only have a benefit on your health but the quality of your tan as well.