To display a beautiful tan when you return from vacation, you need to properly manage your exposure to the sun. And for that it all depends on melanin. The production of this pigment at the origin of the color of the skin, the hairs and the hair, makes it possible to defend itself against the negative effects of the sun. Note that some people do not produce any (albinos) or little (vitiligo). Apart from these two cases, melanin reinforces the protection of the skin, and helps to avoid painful or unsightly sunburns.
“The amount of melanin depends on our skin color”
Dr Mostefa Rafaa, dermatologist in Paris, details for Top Santé: “The quantity of melanin depends on our color of skin. It is produced in lower concentration in fair skin and higher in dark skin. Melanin is a pigment responsible for the color of skin, hair and hair. hair. It is produced by cell structures called melanosomes. The synthesis of melanin takes place from a amino acid (tyrosine) transformed by tyrosinase, and then exported to keratinocytes in the outer layer of the epidermis.»
Is it possible to boost melanin naturally?
There is a simple and practical solution to speed up production before basking in the sun: the content of our plates. ” We must bet on foods rich in vitamin A and beta carotenea powerful antioxidant. THE omega 3 and vitamin E play an equally important role.continues the specialist. These nutrients are found in certain vegetables: carrots, spinach, pumpkin, kale, red pepper, butternut or watercress. The ideal is to mix them to take advantage of all their nutrients and to make a cure during the summer season.
Apart from vegetables, you can bet on foods rich in tyrosine; meat, cheese or seafood.” L’Colza oilof linen, hazelnut, oily fish also provide Omega 3 which helps in this production of melanin. Just like avocado or grapeseed oil says Dr. Rafaa.
How effective are dietary supplements in boosting melanin?
If for various reasons, these foods are not part of your menus, you can turn to food supplements. But beware. Better ask your pharmacist for advice. Know that omega 3, 6, and 9 help soften and moisturize the skin. Beta carotene too. As long as you are not a smoker. Scientific studies have in fact shown that when smoking, the consumption of this nutrient in tablets and not in natural form can increase the cancer risk. If you are not concerned, know that these tablets help the body to protect itself from free radicals, responsible for premature aging. Otherwise, there is also brewer’s yeast in flakes or tablets, very economical. Its richness in cysteine will help develop the production of melanin. Here are the good solutions to avoid sunburn and admire your golden complexion at the start of the school year.
Thanks to Dr Mostefa Rafaa, dermatologist in Paris.
