TERRACOTTA TANNING

The Mélaskin® complex combines two sources of melanin, one from black olive, the other from black wool. Melanin is the pigment naturally produced by the skin to absorb some of the UV radiation; it is responsible for tanning. This dual origin allows for a source of melanin in an oral formula, complementing the skin's natural pigmentation process.

The complex is combined with L-tyrosine, a precursor amino acid to melanin, and copper, which is involved in pigment formation. This combination makes up the Terracotta Bronzage formula, at one capsule per day for a 30-day program.

No. Terracotta Bronzage is a food supplement that prepares the skin for tanning. It is not a sunscreen and does not in any way replace adequate sun protection. Wearing sunglasses and applying a sunscreen appropriate for your skin type remain essential for every exposure, regardless of the duration of the routine followed.

The product's role is prior to and complementary to this protection, not as a substitute. It is part of a responsible sun exposure routine, where external skin protection remains the primary measure and internal preparation supports the natural pigmentation process.

The dosage is one capsule per day, over a 30-day program. The routine is implemented before sun exposure to support the skin in the mechanisms that precede and support natural pigmentation, rather than acting once exposure has already begun.

It can be used both in preparation for a stay in the sun and to accompany moderate and repeated exposures during the summer, with the possibility of then continuing with a tan extender to maintain the result. Pharmacist advice is still recommended to adjust the start time according to each person's profile and sun exposure habits.

The product is not recommended for children, pregnant or breastfeeding women. It is also not recommended for individuals with heart or kidney failure, due to the presence of olive in its composition. These contraindications are listed on the product sheet and must be observed before use.

Aside from these cases,a consultation at a pharmacy can verify the product's compatibility with ongoing treatment or a particular health condition. This is the advice to systematically recommend before starting any routine, especially for individuals taking medication.

Tanning is the result ofa natural defense mechanism of the skin against UV rays. When the skin is exposed to the sun, it produces more melanin, a pigment that absorbs part of the radiation to limit cellular damage. This increased melanin production is visually manifested as a tan.

This mechanism varies greatly from person to person depending on their phototype, as the natural ability to produce melanin is not the same for everyone. This explains why some skin tans easily while others are more prone to sunburn, given equivalent exposure.

Polymorphous light eruption, sometimes called sun allergy, manifests as small bumps or plaques that appear on exposed areas, most often on the décolletage, arms, or shoulders, during the first exposures of the season. It particularly affects certain sensitive skin types and frequently reappears year after year in the same individuals.

Gradual exposure, appropriate sun protection, and avoiding the most intense hours of radiation are common preventive measures. In cases of significant recurrence, medical advice can rule out other causes and consider more targeted management.

UV exposure generates oxidative stress in the skin, i.e., an excess of free radicals that skin cells must neutralize. This phenomenon is involved in both short-term skin damage and longer-term skin aging, with unprotected exposed skin being particularly susceptible.

Antioxidants, whether supplied through diet or certain active ingredients, participate in this neutralization. Copper, for example, contributes to protecting cells from oxidative stress, making it a relevant element in a global approach to preparing the skin for summer.

The skin has natural defense mechanisms against the sun, but these mechanisms are not the same from one person to another nor constant throughout the year. After a period without prolonged exposure, the skin gradually regains its ability to produce melanin and protect itself, which makes the first exposures riskier.

Gradually adapting one's exposure, in addition to appropriate sun protection, helps support this readjustment. It is also in this preparatory logic that certain food supplements targeting pigmentation mechanisms are included, without ever replacing sun protection itself.