Looking for that summer tan in winter?  
Most places in the world are experiencing chilly weather, with the sun coming out only now and then. Many people are beginning to miss their tanner skin that was prevalent in the summer. There are of course spray tans, but they can get very expensive after the first few times. Data says spray tanning is 3 times more expensive than other self-tanning creams. With self-tanning creams themselves costing between $25-$50.  
So, what can you do to get that summer tan in winter without breaking the bank?  
Simply eat carrots or other vegetables that contain carotenoids such as: sweet potatoes, tomatoes, pumpkins, spinach, and broccoli. You may be asking yourself how vegetables with carotenoids will give you a summer tan? 
 
This is because some vegetables, contain high levels of antioxidants called carotenoids. These carotenoids trigger what is called carotenoid tan, a natural skin darkening associated with consuming particular vegetables. Carotenoids tend to produce an attractive yellow to orange skin color. It also boosts the production of melanin, which will improve your ability to tan. New research has come out which suggests that eating vegetables containing beta-carotene, may have you be perceived as more attractive. 
A study published in Behavioral Ecology found that supplementing with beta-carotene, a plant pigment found in fruits and vegetables, can make men appear more attractive and healthier looking. In the study, 43 men were given a 12-week course of beta-carotene, and the attractiveness of their faces was assessed before and after the supplementation period. The results showed that the beta-carotene group had increased yellowness and redness in their skin, and were perceived as more attractive and healthier compared to the control group that did not consume vegetables high in carotenoids. These findings suggest that consuming fruits and vegetables high in beta-carotene may improve one's appearance. 
 Therefore, eating vegetables containing carotenoids can be beneficial to your skin and is an effective way to make you look tanner. Moreover, carotenoids are generally beneficial to a person’s health, so adding vegetables to your diet is an effective way to get a glowing and tan complexion while maintaining a balanced and nutritious diet overall.