When summer approaches, there are many who long for the perfect tan, However, it is important to protect oneself from the sun’s rays and beyond. In this regard, Beauty expert Martina Bindi reveals a few secrets for getting proper sun exposure .

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Exposing yourself to the sun without damage is possible, but there are some steps to follow;the first step is to protect the skin , preserving its balance and strengthening its natural defenses, such as sebum and keratin. Martina Bindi, beauty expert, advocate of age positivity and creator of the “beautiful without makeup”method, as well as the natural cosmetics line bSoul , he states: “The first rule to follow concerns proper exfoliation, avoiding the use of scrubs and peels that weaken the skin barrier by inhibiting its natural protective abilities. Also no to overly aggressive cleansing that depletes the skin, altering the balance of sebum and keratin. When we perform exfoliation, therefore, it should not be overly degreased, preferring a scrub that already contains oils or butters within it. Maintaining a portion of fats, in fact, is essential to neutralize the negative action of free radicals caused by the sun’s rays.”.

But the products to be applied to the skin are not enough, because in order to count on an even tan it is necessary to rehydrate our bodies by drinking at least one and a half liters of water a day . “For a little variety, 50 drops of birch sap can be added to the inside of a 1.5-liter bottle, which helps eliminate toxins and, thanks to its high amount of vitamin C and mineral salts, promotes an even, glowing tan.”adds Martina Bindi .

Another aspect that deserves consideration is that skin should also be taken care of through nutrition : “In addition to the classic carotenoids found in red/orange fruits and vegetables, such as carrots, melon, apricots, watermelons, and peppers, there are also two others, astaxanthin, which stimulates tanning but at the same time protects against photoaging and free radicals, keeping tissues elastic, and lycopene. How to assimilate them? By eating salmon and tomatoes.”The expert adds.

To rely on healthy and protected skin is then essential to apply the correct sun filter , the one that best suits our phototype, and to find the right one, it is good to keep in mind one essential aspect: “the SPF is the index of the cream’s ability to protect our skin from UVB rays, the ones that cause the classic erythema. There is a lot of fake news circulating on the net precisely on the subject of sunscreens. If we choose SPF factor 50, for example, we can theoretically expose ourselves to the sun 50 times more than 10 minutes, but of course this value will be closely related to skin type and will be reduced in the presence of a very fair complexion. A good product is based on the right mix of physical and chemical filters, which can guarantee both photo stability and the absence of photo toxicity. The only physical filter recognized by European regulation is titanium dioxide, but when applied as is, it forms an ugly white patina on the skin, giving the cream an extremely unpleasant texture. To remedy this problem, companies use micronized titanium dioxide, which, when deposited on the skin, triggers a number of responses, such as the proliferation of free radicals and an uncertain skin reaction to sun exposure.”points out the expert.

Last but not least, it is incumbent upon us to pay attention to timing :exposure to the sun, in fact, should be gradual, avoiding, at least at first, hours on the sunbed. For the first exposures, it is best to opt for a walk.