• Vitamin B
Preserves the elasticity of the skin, protecting the collagen. It is present in pasta, wholegrain cereals and products there of.
• Antioxidants
These include vitamin C, zinc and Lutein. Present in brightly coloured fruit and vegetables (blackberries, raspberries, blueberries, tomatoes, aubergines, etc.) and also in carrots, avocado, cabbage, broccoli, citrus fruit, spinach and onions.
A glass of wine a day is even beneficial for the heart and also to prevent the effects of free radicals, as it is in high concentrated antioxidants.
• Beta-carotene
This is a provitamin that the liver transforms into vitamin A. It has antioxidant properties and eliminates free radicals like over exposure to the sun, smoking, etc. It also increases melatonin production, which aids and boosts tanning.
Carrots are the food with the highest concentration of this provitamin but it could be said that brightly coloured fruits and vegetables also contain higher or lower concentrations of beta-carotene.
• Water
It is essential to prevent the body becoming dehydrated and to keep the skin hydrated. Always have a bottle of water to hand and frequently sip from it.
• Vitamin C
This is an antioxidant that protects collagen and elastin; two substances that are essential to preserving the elasticity of the skin.
• Vitamin E
It also has antioxidant properties, protecting us by blocking free radicals. It is found in cereals, nuts and vegetables.
• Fatty acids
These help the tan last longer. They are usually found in vegetable oils, oily fish and nuts.