The beauty secrets of Australians to prolong their tan

The end of summer will officially arrive on September 21, but there are other rhythms that mark our summer goodbye. Depending on the temperatures in your area, when your vacation is over or above all... when you say goodbye to the tan.

It doesn't matter if you've tanned a lot or a little, summer days always give us a touch of 'sun-kissed' skin that's most flattering. Therefore, seeking to lengthen the duration of our tan to the maximum, we seek advice from one of the nationalities that knows the most about the subject: the Australian.

Its climate and its passion for the outdoors make it possible to achieve this tone throughout the year. Although they also stand out for the care they give to sun protection, through creams and accessories such as hats.

Thus, inspired by the best sellers of cosmetic stores such as the Australian Sephora subsidiary or the firm Bys Cosmetics Australia (with international shipping) and the recommendations of influencers such as Elyse Knowles, Erin Scott, Rebecca Judd or Kayla Hall, we summarize some of their best tricks to enter autumn tanned.

Precisely we begin with the most important, although perhaps the least obvious: protect yourself from the sun. It will be hard to see an Australian person outdoors without their sunscreen canister, hat, caftans or sunglasses, especially on the beach. It is not surprising, being one of the countries with the highest rate of skin cancer. Although, beyond health, it is also an aesthetic issue.

If we want to tan in a single day we will get burns, an allergic reaction or redness. Therefore, it is better to follow the 'aussie' style (as they are also called) and go little by little. Always taking precautions, let's leave since spring that little by little a natural and non-harmful tan is created. While in autumn and winter we will try to keep the sun on us.

Regarding the cosmetic allies that will help us lengthen the tan, we have three basic keys for both face and body: exfoliation, hydration and purification. Starting with the first, after the external aggressions to which the skin is subjected in summer, the ideal is to go for mild and non-aggressive products.

For this reason, we understand that in the Bys Cosmetics Australia store they have the Coffee Body Scrub as a best seller. A coffee body scrub enriched with coconut oil, vitamin A and vitamin E. (On sale for A$17).

The face does not escape this need for summer exfoliation, again with gentle formulas that are respectful of the dermis. One of the most popular in our antipodes, as reflected by its success in Sephora Australia, is the facial cleanser Sugar Strawberry Exfoliating Face Wash by Fresh.

A well-known staple in South Korean cosmetics that contains sugar crystals that gradually melt into the skin to exfoliate, cleanse the skin, and refine pores. While strawberry seed extract instantly brightens and leaves skin looking healthy and toned. (On sale for 25 euros in Spain, depending on the establishment).

Regarding body hydration, dry skin will make the tan fade sooner, we find top sellers like the Count to Zen cream from the Californian firm Yuni Beauty (29 Australian dollars at Sephora). Although we want to focus on a different firm, the native Sukin, which is sweeping with its body lotion from the Original Scent line.

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A cream with sesame seed oil, rosehip, jojoba, avocado and wheat germ oil that maintain the skin's water levels, prevents dehydration and has a calming effect. (On sale for 12 euros in Spain, according to establishments).

Australian twin sisters Emily and Sarah Hamilton created the Sand & Sky brand. One of the most successful 'aussie' cosmetics firms on social networks, one of its bestsellers being the Tasmanian Spring Water cream. A perfect dose of nutrition to take care of our face and to prevent the dryness of the dermis from accelerating the disappearance of our tanned tone.

Made with Tasmanian spring water, enriched with essential minerals, hyaluronic acid and red algae, it helps maintain supple, healthier-looking skin. Do you want to try it? Luckily we can find it in Spain in establishments with Sephora. (On sale for 50 euros in Spain, according to establishments).

We continue to reinforce the nutrition of the skin of the face in these days of halftime. A time when we need moisturizing textures that help us recover after too much sun, chlorine or salt, but they are also fresh and light formulas. Therefore, we understand that the Australian model and influencer Rebecca Judd recommends The Skincare Company Vitamin C serum (which has international shipments) on her Instagram profile.

Based on clean and highly effective formulas, from this firm they are committed to minimizing the number of steps to take care of the skin. Opting for natural ingredients such as lactic acid, vitamin C or turmeric. This is how they explain it on her own website: "We prefer to be on the beach than in the bathroom." (On sale for 125 Australian dollars in their online store).

Exfoliation and nutrition are the two great keys of the Australians for that (almost) eternal tan, but also to purify the skin of the face and body. We can achieve this through masks, vaporizing ourselves with thermal water or facial mists (such as the incredible Balancing Rose Mist from Kora Organic, Miranda Kerr's signature) and mild cleansers and soaps that help cleanse the skin while it breathes and rests after be too exposed to typical summer aggressions.

Despite the multiple options that we find in the market, always with a passion for natural cosmetics as our flag, we want to focus on one of the top sellers of Sephora Australia (and that also sweeps Spain). This is The Bubble Mask purifying face mask from Sephora Collection. A product with bubbles of super cleaning action with 90% ingredients of natural origin that helps to enjoy a fresher and more luminous complexion. (On sale for 5 euros).

Our extra tanning days have cosmetics as a great ally, but also makeup. That is why, although they look for very natural and subtle looks, Australians who put on makeup do not want to give up sun powder. Especially useful when you see the 'sun-kissed' effect starting to wear off, bring it back to life with a soft brush stroke.

The proposals that come to us from the oceanic country are many, but one of the most powerful is that of the makeup brand Inika. Available in two shades, its Baked Mineral Bronzed sun powder is vegan, organic and hypoallergenic, perfect for applying to the cheekbones, nose and chin, but also to the shoulders, décolleté or legs. (On sale for 36 euros, according to establishments)

Thus, do not give up the first change to that tan with which you feel so favored. Get the most out of it with these simple cosmetic and makeup steps, and take the opportunity to discover new Australian makeup and facial care brands. Treasures for our skin that conquer us from the other end of the world.