Keep Your Tan Longer With This Simple, Foolproof Trick Recommended by a Doctor

in collaboration with

Dr Gérald Kierzek (Medical Director)

Back from vacation, you have a beautiful tanned skin. But very quickly, your golden complexion risks dissipating. So how can you make it last? We asked Dr. Gérald Kierzek, medical director of Doctissimo, the question.

Exposing yourself to the sun is never harmless

Need we remind you? Any exposure to the sun causes damage to the skin and can have serious long-term health effects (skin cancer).

Tanning at all costs is therefore not a good idea, because this famous tanned complexion is a sign of damage to the skin tissues: it is a defense mechanism of the oocyte which “fights” against solar radiation.

That being said, if you protected yourself perfectly during the holidays – but still got some tan – wanting to maintain that tan can be understandable.

And to do this, several solutions exist, one of which would prove particularly effective…

The Doctor’s tip? Moisturize your tanned skin as much as possible

According to Dr. Gérald Kierzek, “hydration” is absolutely essential to maintain a tanned complexion.

Choose a cream or oil with a high moisturizing power (suitable for your skin type) and apply it at least once a day after bathing or showering.

But that’s not all! Hydration also comes from the inside. Consuming water and water-rich foods is more than recommended.

Other tips from the medical director of Doctissimo to prolong your golden tan:

Exfoliating your skin after this summer break is also a good idea. This gentle scrub helps eliminate dead cells and therefore reveals a uniform tan over time.

You are now ready!