The production of the pigment melanin, which is responsible for skin color, is produced as a result of exposure to ultraviolet rays.
Fun fact: This process can be accelerated by eating certain foods.
According to nutritionist Anastasia Nemtsan, the menu of a person who dreams of having an even and beautiful tan must include carrots - it will give the skin a golden hue, and beta-carotene will provide protection from burns. By the way, this same component is also present in spinach.
In addition, it is recommended to include red tomatoes containing lycopene in your diet - this element provides protection from ultraviolet radiation and accelerates the production of melanin, while B vitamins help in the production of collagen.
In turn, apricots and peaches contain iron, which saturates cells with oxygen, thanks to which the skin recovers faster after exposure to sunlight, and the tan is more even.
Melon and asparagus are rich in B vitamins, phosphorus and potassium, which promote the synthesis of microelements that protect the skin from ultraviolet radiation. In addition, melon contains antioxidants - a kind of prevention against pigment spots.
Resveratrol, which can be found in red grapes, strengthens the body's defenses and prevents skin diseases.
You should also add broccoli, pumpkin seed oil and liver to your diet – the latter contains tyrosine, which stimulates the production of melanin.
To ensure that foods are better absorbed, it is recommended to cook them by boiling or stewing, but it is better to avoid salty, pickled, sweet foods and carbonated drinks: these products slow down the production of melanin and interfere with getting a beautiful tan.
