Tips for a perfect tan.

It is important tohydrate daily, morning and evening, your skin using care products suitable for your skin type, especially when you regularly expose yourself to the sun. Indeed, a dry or dehydrated skin is more sensitive to the sun's UV rays, as it is more porous. In other words, if the hydrolipidic film on its surface is missing or weakened, the skin is more likely to get sunburned.

For the face, you can use the face moisturizing cream with 9 ingredients. Enriched with hyaluronic acid (INCI: Sodium Hyaluronate) and coconut oil (INCI: Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil), it is a minimalist formula that hydrates and nourishes the epidermis. Its light and non-greasy texture is suitable for all skin types. For the body, opt for the body moisturizing cream with 10 ingredients, which hydrates all skin types, even sensitive ones.

Contrary to popular belief, sunscreen does not prevent tanning. On the contrary, it helps prevent skin dryness and sunburn, both of which can hinder the tanning process. Therefore, it is recommended to consistently apply sunscreen before exposure and to reapply every two hours or in case of swimming and heavy sweating. This skincare product forms a protective filter against UVA and UVB rays, preventing them from penetrating the skin and generating free radicals that damage cell membranes, DNA, and proteins.

Sunscreen is most often chosen based on its sun protection factor (SPF). It is particularly recommended for individuals with fair skin to opt for an SPF 50 sunscreen, while those with darker skin can choose between an SPF 30 or SPF 50 cream. At Typology, we have a whole range of sun care products (SPF 30 and SPF 50) for the body and face. They effectively protect against UVA and UVB rays thanks to a combination of carefully selected organic and mineral filters.

For a lasting and even tan, opt for a gradual exposure. A few minutes of tanning per day are enough for the skin to initiate the melanogenesis process. Moreover, it's important to give the skin time to acclimate and rehydrate after being dried out by UV rays. In the following days, you can gradually extend the exposure duration, but not exceeding one to two hours per day, depending on your phototype.

It's important to note that certain times of the day are more conducive to tanning than others. To enjoy a pleasant relaxation session, avoid UV rays between 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. This is the time of day when they are most intense and energetic, thus the most dangerous. Instead, expose yourself between 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. or in the late afternoon, this will promote achieving a sun-kissed complexion without sunburn.

In order to ensure an even tan, it's important to remember to move around regularly during your sun exposure. Additionally, staying in the same position for extended periods increases the risk of sunburn, especially for those with fair skin. Start by lying on your back, then turn to one side, then the other, and onto your stomach, according to your preference. Engaging in outdoor sports such as beach volleyball or badminton is also an excellent way to ensure an even tan.

After a tanning session, it's possible that the sun-kissed complexion may not be entirely even. Depending on the clothing or the shape of the swimsuit, the skin may show some unsightly demarcations. The application of a self-tanner is one of the tricks that can help diminish these marks.

A self-tanner is a skincare product that provides a brown coloring to the skin, similar to the one obtained when tanning, without having to expose oneself to the sun. It often contains dihydroxyacetone (DHA) or erythrulose, molecules that react with the amino acids of the stratum corneum to form melanoidin, a brown pigment.

However, it is crucial to apply self-tanning products sparingly to avoid the opposite of the desired effect and accentuate overly tanned areas. At Typology, we have formulated two treatments that provide a natural and gradual tan: a self-tanning serum for the face and a self-tanning gel for the body.