We all dream of a beautiful and even tan, but it's not easy to get it. In the cold season, a solarium is used for this, and in the summer they use natural sunlight.
To obtain a uniform, golden-colored skin, various cosmetics are used that protect us from burning and contribute to the proper distribution of UV rays. But the most suitable after all are natural products, which have not only protective, but also nutritional properties.
One of these tools is sunflower oil.
Product Feature
This is a product derived from sunflower seeds. Depending on the method of obtaining sunflower squeeze is divided into several types.
- Unrefined cold pressed oil - get under the action of the press without the use of high temperatures. This product saves all the useful components to the maximum.
- Cold pressing after pre-roasting seeds - this method kills most of the valuable elements.
- Refining - Raw materials go through many processing steps, including chemicals and heat. Naturally, the benefits of such a product are out of the question. But on the other hand, it has no sediment at all, since the fine and coarse components are removed from it.
Thus, the most useful is unrefined cold pressed oil. It is primarily valued for its content of fatty acids: stearic, myristic, palmitic, oleic, linoleic and linolenic. Omega-6, unsaturated fatty acids are also present.
Vitamin D and K are distinguished from the vitamin variety in the oily liquid. The leading position belongs to vitamin E, which, by the way, is the main antioxidant of our body.
And also unrefined oil contains wax, phosphorus-containing substances, non-fatty impurities. Given that it is a plant product, it does not contain cholesterol at all. Per 100 g of product there are 99.9 g of fat.
The use of unrefined sunflower oil for tanning is a worthy solution, since it has all the necessary qualities to obtain a similar effect.
How does it work?
After applying the oily liquid to the skin as a tanning agent, it forms a fatty film on it.
- It contributes to the preservation of moisture in the layers of the dermis, so that the skin does not dry out, maintains elasticity and does not thin.
- The film is protective: it smoothes the effects of aggressive sun. The fat layer from it heats up and scatters UV rays, ensuring their uniform distribution on the skin. Because of this, it acquires a beautiful golden hue.
Oil nourishes the dermis with vitamins and fatty acids. The skin becomes silky, shiny and velvety to the touch. In addition, the product helps to regenerate the top dermal layer.
Sunflower squeeze has 100% natural, in its composition there are no preservatives, fragrances and stabilizers. Therefore, it almost never allergies. It is a safe and quite effective means to get the desired tan.
The result will not be long in coming: the combination of oil and sun enhances the rate of formation of melanin, which is responsible for the darkening of the dermis.
The fatty film remains on the skin surface for quite a long time and is not washed off after swimming in the sea.The maximum time during which you can sunbathe after applying the oil is 4 hours. In principle, this time period is enough to enjoy plenty of sunbathing.
But if you want to extend the pleasure, apply the tool again. But consider the fact that you risk falling into a dangerous time period from 11.00 to 15.00. And in this case, even sunflower oil may not help you.
Sunflower oil is shown smeared not only before going to the beach, but also before going to the solarium. It is used a couple of hours before visiting the institution. At the end of the procedure, the skin should be re-moistened with an oil solution.
How to apply?
Before applying the tool, the skin must be prepared. Pre-worth it to proscrab. This will remove dead cells of the epithelium, smooth and clean the skin. After this procedure, the oil is absorbed more intensively and acts more efficiently.
It is best to smear the oil solution on the moist dermis. And it should be done 30-40 minutes before going to the beach.
During this time, the oil is absorbed as much as possible into the skin, and the residue should be removed with a napkin or towel. So you protect your clothes from contamination.
For application, it is necessary to rub a small amount of it in the hands and massaging it into the skin with circular soft movements starting from the feet and moving upwards. It is applied in a thin layer for maximum absorption so as not to leave marks.
Features
Sunflower oil is an excellent means to protect against the sun and to obtain a beautiful dark complexion. The tool is so common that you can see its finished version in the pharmacy and on the shelves of cosmetic stores.
But despite all its positive qualities, you should know some features of its application.
Considering that oil squeeze has a low sun protection factor, only 4, it is used in the case when the body is already slightly tanned. For too white skin means is not suitable.
Should be responsible approach to the application of oil. If it is poorly absorbed, then dust and other impurities will stick to the body. They clog pores, leading to the formation of a skin rash.
Due to the dense oil consistency, the product is not recommended to be applied on the facial area, since the skin here is more porous.
After sun bathing with an oil solution, it is recommended to lubricate the skin in order to protect it from drying out.
But in the case when you got a sunburn, oily liquids should not be used. They do not allow the skin to breathe, in addition, contribute to the development of pathogenic flora. In such cases, it is more rational to use anti-burn agents in order not to cause the progression of the process.
Variants of application
In the form of sunscreen sunflower oil can be applied in pure form. The main thing is that it was of high quality. Ensure that the product does not contain sediment and impurities. Natural sunflower oil has a golden brown color.
But if you want to modify it, then add any essential oil to it:
- mint;
- cedar;
- sea buckthorn;
- shi;
- avocado;
- geraniums
Any of these ingredients is enough to add no more than 10 drops per 100 ml of oil. This is enough for the solution to acquire a pleasant aroma and eradicate the smell of sunflower. And also thanks to such essential additives, oil squeeze will enhance its nutritional properties.
Jojoba oil and coconut oil is mixed with 100 ml of sunflower in the amount of 50 ml. You can add olive oil.
But it is worth considering that citrus essential oils are not used.
A popular recipe with wild carrots is:
- 100 ml of sunflower oil;
- 20 drops of wild carrot ester;
- jojoba oil and coconut 5 drops.
But it is also possible to dilute the oily liquid in half with mineral water.
The resulting mixture is poured into suitable bottles of cosmetics, which are convenient to take with you to the beach or to the salon.They are allowed to store in the refrigerator no more than 2 weeks.
People who have experienced the effect of sunflower oil in such an unusual role, leave a lot of positive feedback. Beautiful attractive color, pleasant sensations and natural basis are getting more and more adherents of such sunscreen.
High-quality sunflower oil is perfect for protection against UV radiation and the acquisition of the coveted tan both in natural conditions and in the cabin. Follow all rules of its use, and soon get the desired result.
To learn how to cook your own oil for tanning, see below.
