Carroten Tan Express- Intensive Tanning Gel 150 ml by Carroten

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In addition to serving as a dietary source of provitamin A, beta carotene functions as an antioxidant. Because both preformed vitamin A and provitamin A carotenoids are found in food, the daily recommendations for vitamin A are given as Retinol Activity Equivalents (RAE). Beta-carotene is an organic pigment which the body converts into vitamin A. Recent studies have shown that vitamin A is involved in the production of melanin in the skin. (4) Melanin determines our skin and hair colour, impacts skin pigmentation and protects our skin from sun damage. 4

Boiled unsalted pumpkin flowers contain around 1394 mcg of beta-carotene, an important form of carotene, for every 134 g. Boiled, unsalted pumpkin leaves contain 682 mcg per cup (71 g). Canned pumpkin has 17003 mcg per 1 cup of 245 g. Boiled pumpkin provides 5135 mcg per 245 g cup. See benefits of pumpkin 4) Red and green bell peppersIf you eat large quantities of foods that contain beta carotene, like carrots, it can help change your skin tone. The right amount will cause a slight tint in your skin that will look healthy, but too much will turn your skin an unpleasant yellow/orange. On the other hand, however, eating a variety of fruits and vegetables has a vast and diverse range of other health benefits, including getting other essential vitamins and nutrients that the body needs. Zucchini. Surprisingly, boiled summer zucchinis (without salt) provide around 1206 mcg of beta-carotene for every 180 g. Beta carotene may improve your cognitive function, according to some studies, due to its antioxidant effects. No high quality trials have been conducted to test the relationship between number of carrots eaten per day and skin colour changes or other outcomes. However, there is evidence that carotenoderma appears when blood levels get higher than 250-500 µg/dL.

Oxidative stress is a known contributor to the development of certain chronic diseases. Antioxidants like beta carotene help reduce or prevent oxidative stress in the body. Beta carotene is a fat-soluble compound, which is why eating this nutrient with a fat improves its absorption.

Getting a natural tan with carrots: Does it work?

Carrot Sun products contain almond oil, which is rich in a natural tan-accelerating agent called L-Tyrosine. This amino acid promotes and stimulates the production of melanin in the skin upon exposure to UV rays or the sun. Melanin is the pigment responsible for the tanned colour of skin and also protects skin from UV rays. L-Tyrosine in our tanning formulas means that less time is needed in the sun to achieve your desired colour. Carrot oil is a natural tan accelerator, and is present in our Carrot & Tropical Fruit products. It is also rich in beta carotene which, in the correct amounts, shows as a slightly bronze coloured tint on skin. Beta carotene is another contributor to Carrot Sun’s signature golden glow. Carrot oil is also rich in vitamins A, E, & C and antioxidants, all of which significantly reduce the signs of aging and combat free radicals.

For reference, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) food database gives the following details on beta carotene content: The Carrot cream and oil both contain carrot oil, which is a naturally active tan accelerator. This also stimulates your skin to tan better and faster in the sun/ on a sunbed. That said, the researchers didn’t find a significant effect in the short term, and they concluded that more research is needed. Vitamin E can also help you tan because it helps to protect from free radicals and can help to retain moisture in the skin, which is essential to fight off the drying effects of UV rays. Does Beta-Carotene Increase Melanin? Normally when people tan they go brown, but the henna adds a hue of golden to your color, making it a really beautiful shade. The henna also prolongs the life of your tan so that it fades more slowly and more evenly after you stop going in the sun/ on sunbeds. So you will find that your tan will last for weeks longer than you are used to!In addition, people who eat plenty of food that contains beta carotene might have a lower risk for certain kinds of cancer, including lung cancer. One published case report (where researchers talk about one patient’s case) found eating around 3 kilograms of carrots per week (about seven large carrots a day) induced skin colour changes. Any extra beta-carotene is then either stored in the liver and fat tissue, excreted through poo, or removed via sweat glands in the outer layer of the skin. This is when the orange skin “tan” can happen. In medicine, this is called carotenoderma.