How Does It Make Me Tan?
Urucum seeds are famous for their high concentration of antioxidants bixin, norbixin, carotenoids and beta-carotene. These are compounds responsible for contributing to the formation of melanin. Melanin is a skin pigment that darkens the skin and helps protect the skin from UV rays.
Urucum and it's effect on the skin helps maintain suppleness and prevent the appearance of blemishes. If you’ve ever heard that you’ll turn orange after eating enough carrots, - think about this, urucum seeds have more than 100 times more beta-carotene than a carrot.
If you’ve ever heard that you’ll turn orange after eating enough carrots, - think about this, urucum seeds have more than 100 times more beta-carotene than a carrot.
Okay fine, you don't want to turn into a carrot. But you do get a beautiful bronze color. The deep reddish hue in the seed is the same color that carries over into the skin. This base of color paired with the higher level of melanin helps accelerate your tan while preventing sunburn.
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