Useful Tips On Natural And Fake Sun Tanning

By Haywood Hunter


Looking good is at the top of most people's priority list, and this usually involves a nice-looking, golden-brown skin tone. Sun tanning has been used to produce tans for a long time, but it is also considered as dangerous. However, many people still like to go sun tanning on the sand, or next to the swimming pool. If you still like to go out into the sunlight for this purpose, there are a few sun tanning hints that you can follow.

When you are getting ready to go out for a sun tanning session, you should prepare your skin. Clear off all make-up products and any other creams or perfumes you may be wearing. Replace them with a quality sunscreen that has a SPF factor that will protect your skin. You want to have a sun tanning session, not a sunburning session. People who are often allergic to creams can buy hypoallergenic sunscreens. It is also best to use waterproof sunscreens when swimming.

You are most likely to get a sunburn rather than a nice tan if you are out in the middle of the day. It is recommended to avoid the hours between twelve and three in the afternoon, as this is when the UV rays are at their strongest. During this time you could protect yourself with clothing and a hat. Work slowly on your tan as well. Give your body at least a day or two between time spent outdoors so that your skin can react accordingly.

Sun tanning is not ideal for everyone. It is also a well know fact that the UV rays that create your tan can damage your skin. Nowadays, there are some good lotions that will give you a fake tan, but a natural-looking tan. They are called self-tan products.

Sunbeds are also used. They are perhaps slightly better than sunlight, because their strength can be adjusted, but they use the same UV rays that cause damage. Those who do use sunbeds should always apply a suitable sunscreen, preferably one with the chemical DHA, and should not use the bed for more than 10 to 15 minutes per session. Lamps with low UVB create better tans as well.

The good thing about self-tan creams are that they are harmless to the skin. They can be used by anyone, regardless of their skin type. A quality product is easy to obtain from various stores, both online and offline.

Therefore, Sun tanning lotions or sprays are recommended for most instead of conventional sun tanning methods or sunbeds. They are so easy to apply that you can do it yourself, although you can go to a salon. Take a shower before the application, and put on a moisturizer beforehand as well. Spray or rub in the product over the desired areas to be tanned.

Fake tans are so quick to apply, and they work within just a couple hours. They must be reapplied every six or seven days, but in general, they are less time consuming than sun tanning. The products are well formulated, so that they do not cause problems such as uneven coloring and an orange skin tone. With sun tanning, you may not get the results you want, but with self-tan lotions, you have the control.




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