Which vitamins help us get a healthy tan?
By choosing foods that contain the appropriate vitamins we can obtain the desired golden color of summer without the unwanted side effects of sunbathing.
Vitamins that
enhance melanin :
- Vitamin E: Regenerates the cell membrane, reduces the harmful effects of free radicals and enhances skin elasticity
- Vitamin 12: Stimulates the production of melanin
- Vitamin C and carotenoids: They prevent the action of free radicals formed by ultraviolet radiation.
- B-carotene: Stimulates melanin production, accelerates the tanning process
- Vitamins of the B complex: They help in the production of melanin and uniform tanning.
Superfoods, Solgar, Health aid, Lierac and Naturactive have a wide variety of food supplements with the right ratio of vitamins and nutrients that enhance the tan, extending its duration.