Some people tan in a flash, and then there are those with fair skin, who see sunburn as inevitable and a beautiful sun-kissed glow as an impossible dream. Yes, skin types respond differently to the sun, and some struggle to produce the precious melanin that gives us a tan. What if you could finally get a tan this summer? Before, during and after sun exposure, discover our programme for fair skin!

A few weeks before your holiday, as soon as the first rays appear, start by exfoliating: as well as removing dead cells to leave skin smooth, exfoliation makes it more radiant. This applies to both your body and your face. Have sensitive skin on your face? Try exfoliating it with our Exfoliating Powder Oh My Cream Skincare once or twice a week. For your body, where the skin is thicker, you can use a grain-based product such as Revitalising Body Scrub Patyka. Fifteen days before sun exposure, prepare your skin with a melanin booster: Bronz Impulse Esthederm (for face and body) is a tanning activator that stimulates melanin production. The result: faster pigmentation to help you tan sooner, stronger defences against the sun's rays, and a brighter, longer-lasting tan. Ideal for sensitive skin that tends to burn, or if you're prone to the dreaded sun allergy…

Once you're in the sun, make sure you're well protected! For maximum skin tolerance, apply a sunscreen with mineral filters evenly over your body. A mineral filter acts like a barrier, reflecting UV rays: ideal for enjoying the sun without turning red! To avoid patches and achieve an even tan, try a protective mist. Organic Sheer Sunscreen Mist SPF30 Soleil Toujours is ideal for summer, for example. For your face, choose a sunscreen with a high protection factor AND protective, tan-enhancing ingredients, such as Adaptasun Strong Sun Face Cream Esthederm : it stimulates natural tanning for a gradual sun-kissed glow and offers highly reliable protection against the sun's rays. Of course, sunscreen doesn't protect you from the harmful effects of UV rays all day: avoid sun exposure between noon and 3 pm, and reapply your sunscreen every two hours!

Now that you have a lovely sun-kissed glow, the final challenge is to keep it! Keep applying Esthederm's Bronz Impulse to prolong and enhance your tan. For your face, you can get a little help from highlighters and bronzers: the Luminizer X Quad RMS Beauty palette works wonders with its shades ranging from warm and iridescent to sparkling and opalescent! Dab a little Bronzer Cream Kjaer Weis onto the areas that catch the most sun — cheekbones, chin and forehead — for a picture-perfect tan! Finally, apply a light self-tanner to your body, such as Self Tan Classic Bronzing Mousse with its Applicator Mitt St Tropez, and Gradual Tan Light/Medium Face Cream St Tropez to your face every three days for a natural-looking result. As well as building a gradual tan without the sun, self-tanner gives your skin an extra dose of hydration. Remember to keep exfoliating for beautiful-looking skin: your tan will be more even and radiant. On your face, exfoliation also helps prevent blemishes and small bumps under the skin while reducing the appearance of small dark spots.

Still have questions? Feel free to contact us at consultation@ohmycream.com. We'll be happy to help with this topic (and many others)!