Holiday Guide
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s you may already know a suntan needs to be gradual, so it is better to tan a little bit at a time and of course with the right protection as well. Sunlight can be bad for the skin as it causes premature ageing, skin cancer, and other changes in the skin such as pigmentation, broken capillaries, lines, wrinkles and blotchy complexions. Tanning takes place in the skin’s outermost layer, the epidermis. About five percent of the cells in your epidermis are special cells called melanocytes. When exposed to ultraviolet B light (short wave ultraviolet), melanocytes produce melanin - the pigment that is ultimately responsible for your tan. Melanin travels up through the epidermis and is absorbed by other skin cells. When exposed to ultraviolet A light (longer wave), the melanin oxidizes or darkens. This darkening is your skin’s way of protecting itself against too much UV light. The body produces melanin the moment you hit UV rays, as it is trying to protect itself. Those people that have sensitive skin produce very little melanin, which is why they do not tan as well. The darker To get the best tan this summer, and especially if you have sensitive skin prepare the skin with the salons product of the month, COLLIN RESULTIME tan-accelerator hydrating cream. It is a natural tan-accelerating emulsion, which helps produce melanin in the skin, so your body is more prepared for the sun.
The sun accounts for 90% of the symptoms of premature ageing
the skin, the more melanin that will be produced when out in the sun.
Why does a tan fade? Cells in the epidermis’ germinative layer (also called the living epidermis) are constantly reproducing and pushing older cells upward toward the horny layer (dead epidermis), where they are rubbed off in about one month. As your skin replaces its cells, the cells laden with melanin are removed. So, the tanning process must continue with the new cells.
To make sure you do get the perfect tan exfoliate before your holiday, as it helps get rid of dead skin and gives you a smooth even tan. It’s good to exfoliate after your holiday too as it helps prolong your tan. Don’t worry because it does not get rid of the tan. Always look after your skin on holiday by using moisturiser to hydrate and repair burnt or sunkissed skin. It does not always have to be after-sun; a good body lotion can be just as effective.
COLLIN RESULTIME Tan-Accelerator Hydrating Cream
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