Foods that Help Tanning

Our diet is very important to all of our health and beyond. There are a huge variety of foods that help our skin to tan in a healthy and uniform way.

Rather than opt for sunbeds or prolonged exposure to the sun, in addition to not providing an even and long tan, we still do run serious risks, such as sunburn or even skin cancer, we can choose a diet rich in beta-carotene and prepare our skin for a beautiful tan, smooth and extended.

Beta-carotene is an antioxidant carotenoid pigment. The body transforms it into vitamin A and is excellent in helping to produce melanin, which protects skin from ultraviolet rays and promotes tanning. This antioxidant that also have many benefits for the skin, hair and nails, still works in our metabolism and helps to eliminate fat.

The main food sources of beta-carotene are reddish and orange foods such as carrots, peppers, squash, tomatoes, cantaloupe, papaya, mango and even vegetables such as kale, spinach, broccoli.

This type of food is mostly part of the Mediterranean diet and should also be included in our diet all year round. But this time of year we can raise a little more its consumption in order to feel its effect on the skin, because foods are excellent for this time of heat, which can be consumed fresh, in the form of juice or salads.