Summer is the time for outdoor parties, seas and beaches, and, of course, a bright summer tan. Today, of course, there is a lot of debate about whether tanning is even a viable topic and whether it is worth exposing your skin to ultraviolet radiation. Nevertheless, a tan still looks great on young girls, most of them very beautiful and refreshing. However, you should not forget to use high-quality sunscreen, as well as do makeup that maximizes the beauty of a tanned face. Let's try to figure out the last one.
Sugar Stick Contouring, Skinfood
Tested by senior editor of BeautyHack
Anastasia Speranskaya
I love skin care products from the Korean brand Skinfood, and this was my first acquaintance with the decorative line. And even here, the brand remained true to its principles - sugar cane extract was added to the contouring stick (here’s sugar for you), as well as a complex of vitamins A, C and E.
I have a difficult relationship with such products - it’s not often that you come across sticks that blend easily and don’t leave noticeable streaks (as a result, you have to stretch and knead the skin like pie dough). With Skinfood, everything was different - the texture of the product is creamy, but upon contact with the skin it turns into powder. The finish is smooth and very natural. I still advise you not to overdo it with contouring and use Sugar Stick in shade 03 as a bronzer - it looks like J-Lo.
Price: 1,250 rub.
How tanning harms facial skin
What is tanning? - This is a protective reaction of the skin to ultraviolet rays. Our body does not want to be fried and therefore creates a kind of protection.
But is it only color that tans our skin? Unfortunately no.
The sun is the main factor causing aging of facial skin. Nothing ages your skin like the sun's rays!
The sun dramatically enhances the natural aging processes of facial skin. So many free radicals appear under the influence of sunlight that they not only cause aging, but can also activate cancer processes.
Ultraviolet radiation has a destructive effect on the protein, which normally keeps the skin smooth, elastic and dense. What's the result? Under the influence of tanning, the skin becomes dry, dehydrated, wrinkled, rough and, moreover, loses its natural color! In addition, the sun irreversibly thickens the skin.
The sun doesn't cure acne! If your skin is oily or has acne and pimples, the sun can worsen your problems. The fact is that the skin, trying to protect itself from the sun, begins to produce more protective oil, and this makes the face oily and clogs the pores.
Signature Color Illuminated Lip Gloss, Popsicle, Artistry
Tested by BeautyHack senior editor
Anastasia Speranskaya
Yes, yes, you didn’t think so - this lip gloss really glows, you just need to unscrew the cap. This small but very useful detail won me over: I immediately tried to apply the gloss in pitch darkness - it turned out perfect! I remembered all the times when I had to touch up my makeup in a taxi and immediately put the gloss in my makeup bag.
A little less than six months ago, Artistry (a cosmetics brand from the well-known Amway) released a limited collection dedicated to lollipops. It also includes updated glosses with a three-layer structure, which gives the effect of multifaceted color. Popsicle immediately reminded me of a sunset in Malibu or orange jelly, but most importantly, on the lips the gloss resembles a moisturizing balm, does not cause discomfort and does not turn into PVA glue over time. I’m really struggling with the desire to mix all three colors in a tube, but there’s no need to do this - the result on my lips is a rich coral shade with barely noticeable shimmer. I do it simply: I combine bright glitter with a complete lack of makeup, a white T-shirt and blue jeans.
Price: 1,980 rub.
Is tanning 100% safe?
Many sites say: “safe tanning... safe tanning...” In fact, can tanning be 100% safe?
Carol Maggio, author of Aerobics for Skin and Facial Muscles and someone who has spent many years in the Arizona sun, says: NO. Tanning cannot be 100% safe - any tan is very, very harmful.
Any tan causes irreversible changes in the skin: thickening, unevenness, loss of moisture, roughening of the skin. Any tan – even tanning in a solarium! – causes photoaging of the skin.
Therefore, it makes sense to use sun protection creams on any sunny day – even if you don’t sunbathe.
Foundation corrector Effacernes Long Tenue SPF 30, Lancome
Tested by BeautyHack editor
Yulia Kozoliy
A fighter of the invisible front, who has been wandering from one cosmetic bag to another for two years (yes, it will last a long time even with constant use). I love it for its equally excellent mattification of dark circles under the eyes and small rashes, mousse texture and ease of application (I just tap the product in with my fingertips). I don’t hope that the sea, sun and beach will heal bruises and minor redness, so I will use it for light evening makeup.
Price: 3034 rub.
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How to do makeup for dark skin
Unfortunately, the myth that the dark skin of Asian women, for example, is impeccably smooth and velvety is a complete misconception. Any skin, including dark skin, can be dehydrated, sensitive and problematic. In most cases, it is combination or oily. Therefore, you should use oil-free mattifying foundations.
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You also need to powder your eyelids before applying eyeshadow, otherwise the color will run off into stripes. It is best to find special cosmetics designed for dark skin. With dark skin, lips look great with a berry transparent gloss with moisturizing, large red glosses, and cherry color is also perfect.
As for the eyes, bright shades would be very appropriate here. To achieve a more saturated color range, you should apply the shadows wet. You only need to slightly moisten a cotton swab with thermal water, which can be used to line your eyes just as well as with a pencil or dry applicators. The most common shade on the eyelids of dark skin is golden beige or several shades of chocolate eyeshadow. If you don't want your daytime makeup to be too flashy, use bronze or yellowish eyeshadow with a brown pencil. Just keep in mind that the eyeliner line should clearly follow the growth line of your eyelashes, for which use a small brush.
And finally we have eyebrows. If you use an additional color, you can make your eyebrows bright and tint the bald spots between the hairs. Matte shadows are perfect in this case. If the skin is too dark, it is better to change the shadows to a charcoal pencil. To make your eyebrows look more natural, do not draw a solid line, but apply the tone of a pencil to the eyebrows and hairs between them in small strokes. You can try combining two tones at the same time, say light brown and dark brown, with the light one applied first.
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Reflective powder Les Beiges, Chanel
Tested by BeautyHack editor
Natalia Kapitsa
The main component of the ideal summer look is smooth, radiant skin with a slight tan. I achieve this effect using CC cream, highlighter (more on them below) and Les Beiges reflective powder from Chanel's cruise collection. It applies evenly, does not crease, and due to the presence of shimmering particles, it gives freshness to the face and longevity to makeup. Doesn't clog pores - contains oil and beeswax.
Price: 4,160 rub.
What to do if your face is very tanned
So, is your face very tanned? Write it down. The simplest and most well-known method is to apply whey, sour cream or kefir to the face for 10-15 minutes and rinse with cool water. A cucumber mask works exactly on the same principle. You can also add grated carrots or potatoes with honey!
Cucumber lotion also helps soften and whiten a strong tan. When you decide to prepare it, stock up on a small amount of glycerin and rose water - you will need both in quantities of half a tablespoon. Just mix the liquids together and with grated cucumber and you're done! Lotions and compresses with any cold tea will also not hurt the matter.
Folk remedies for a good tan
To speed up your transformation into a dark complexion, use natural cosmetics.
- A coffee grounds and nut butter scrub will help you get ready for the holiday season. Grind 50 grams of coffee and dilute the powder with 100 ml of nut butter. Fill a glass container with the mixture, place it in a dark place for a week and shake periodically. When the mass is infused, pass it through the filter and use it as a body scrub. Half an hour before going out into the sun, rub the product into the skin and then rinse. If desired, dilute it with cream.
- You can simply apply nut oil to your skin. However, the duration of sunbathing should not exceed 20 minutes. Otherwise, the skin will burn.
- As we have already said, carrots promote tanning. The juice of this vegetable can not only be drunk, but also used as a skin lotion. Lubricate your body with fresh juice, wait a quarter of an hour and take a shower. Watch the time carefully. If you leave the juice on the skin, it will get an unpleasant carrot tint.
- Take baths with black tea. Pour 3 tablespoons of leaves with 0.5 liters of hot water. Let the tea steep and then pour it into a bathtub of water. Leave a little of the drink to wipe your face and décolleté. Repeat the procedure once a week.
- A bath with an infusion of walnut leaves will give no less effect. Brew the dried plant and add the solution to the water. Two or three baths will enhance your dark skin tone. Alas, the result will last no more than a week.
It is more difficult to get a natural tan than in a solarium. But it also lasts longer!
Earthy skin color
An unhealthy complexion (sallow and gray tones) may not always indicate problems. You are most likely to “earn” this color if you don’t get enough sleep, abuse cigarettes and alcohol, constantly be in a suffocating room, eat unhealthy foods and lead an unhealthy lifestyle.
It is possible that sallow skin color may be the first symptom:
- thyroid dysfunction;
- oncological nature of the disease;
- sepsis;
- HIV infections.
A mirror is an excellent tool for self-diagnosis. By carefully studying your own reflection, seeing subtle nuances, you can notice the disease in time and take action. Osteopathic doctor Vladimir Zhivotov talks about what you should pay attention to during self-diagnosis.
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Find a “place in the sun”
From our own experience, we know that the best place for sunbathing is the seashore. The surface of the water reflects the sun's rays, and their effect is enhanced several times. They also penetrate into the water, so we tan even while swimming. But you don’t have to go to overseas resorts! Moreover, a tan obtained in your native land lasts longer than an “imported” one. The southern sun acts on the skin more aggressively, which is why it quickly begins to peel and peel. This does not happen in our usual climate.
The best place to get a good tan is the seashore or lakeshore
A varied menu to help tan
Stock up on products that accelerate the formation of melanin, the pigment that gives the skin a brown tint. It is an orange and red colored plant food rich in beta carotene. Add apples, peaches, apricots, watermelons, red peppers, and eggplants to your diet. Fresh carrots and citrus fruits with the addition of honey are very useful.
Lean on foods that contain tyrosine. This is food of animal origin: liver, red meat, fatty fish. Tyrosine is also found in beans, avocados and almonds. Some fats also strengthen your tan. They are rich in seafood and vegetable oils. If you go on vacation for a long time, you will need a complex with vitamins E, A and C. They will prevent drying and aging of the skin under sun exposure.
Apply a scrub of ground coffee and nut butter before going out in the sun
