This article is a translation of the original French article “Comment préparer sa peau au bronzage et le faire durer ?” and is intended for the French market. Treatments, availability and prices may differ at our London clinic.
Preparing your skin from the inside and the outside
Tanning is the skin's defence reaction to UV rays. For a harmonious tan, the skin needs to be healthy, well hydrated, well nourished and free of dead cells.
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Exfoliating gently once or twice a week removes dead cells and helps avoid an uneven or dull tan.
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Intensely hydrating the skin (face + body) is crucial: dry skin tans poorly… and peels more quickly.
- Boost your skin from the inside with supplements based on beta-carotene, vitamin C, amino acids or antioxidants, starting 2 to 3 weeks before sun exposure.
Hydrafacial: the radiance-boosting treatment before the sun
For the face, there is nothing better than a Hydrafacial one week before sun exposure. This complete, non-invasive treatment deeply cleanses, exfoliates, decongests and intensely hydrates the skin using patented technology.
✔ The result: a clear complexion, skin that is more receptive to active ingredients and a perfect base for an even tan.
✔ Bonus: this treatment can be personalised according to skin type (sensitivity, imperfections, spots, dryness…).
Facial mesotherapy: deep hydration for a better tan
Another expert treatment we recommend: facial mesotherapy. This treatment involves injecting a cocktail of vitamins, hyaluronic acid and antioxidants directly into the dermis, via superficial micro-injections.
Why is it ideal before summer?
→ Because skin that is well hydrated, remineralised and protected from within is more resistant to sun damage.
→ And because the resulting tan will be more luminous, gradual and long-lasting… with no dehydration.
During and after: maintaining the glow
To make your tan last:
- Keep up your daily hydration (body lotion or oil + a face cream rich in repairing active ingredients, such as the Mesotides® Age Recovery Cream).
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Avoid overly harsh scrubs; choose gentle enzymatic formulas instead.
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Protect your skin with a suitable SPF cream, even when tanned: it is the secret to a tan that lasts without pigmentation spots.
- After the holidays, a post-sun Hydrafacial removes residue from sun filters and pollution and boosts the complexion's radiance.
