10 Foods for a Great Tan This Summer

It’s summer and it’s time for sunbathing! If we already know the precautions to be taken for a healthy tan (hat, cream and hydration) we are unfamiliar with the role that diet can play on our tan. By choosing the right foods, you can prepare your skin for sun exposure, maintain your skin and especially to ensure an almost perfect tan without burning.

Foods to choose this summer

Strawberries

Strawberries are an excellent source of vitamin C and are found almost everywhere in Canada in the summer. Vitamin C, an antioxidant, reduces damage caused by free radicals responsible for premature aging of the skin and an increased risk of skin cancer. In general, the other summer fruits are good sources of vitamin C if the strawberries do not fall into your tastes.

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