Wednesday, July 23, 2008

Safe Tanning

Safe Tanning

Everyone loves the look of bronzed, glowing, sun-kissed skin. It almost goes without saying that to change your white skin to glowing, bronzed and beautiful you really need to get a tan! We all know of the stigma that surrounds suntans and tanning beds, but the purpose of this article is to show you how to get a beautiful tan safely, not just by soaking up the rays at Fort Lauderdale in Florida or Seaside Heights in New Jersey.

Known Dangers of Tanning:

You know that just by lying out under the sun at Brighton Beach, Brooklyn in New York, you are absorbing dangerous UV rays that can trigger wrinkled skin and malignant melanoma. The longer you are exposed to direct sunlight, the greater the potential for related problems. If you don't want to resemble an 86 year old grandpa when you're 47, read on for tips and tricks to getting a safe tan!

Best Way to Tan in the Sun:

When you are getting a tan in the sun, there are several info bits that will make you tan securely. In the beginning, just apportion yourself a little bit amount of time tanning and no more. Don't forget that the longer you are exposed to ultraviolet rays, the higher the risk. You definitely shouldn't stay in the sunlight long enough to get a sunburn; just long enough to soak up a bit of those golden rays! Pale skinned people usually require a little bit of time in the sun before they start to burn, so remember to clock your time, blondies! Do not use things like butter or baby oil to speed up your tan. These can promote significant sun burns which include blisters and bleeding!

Best Suntan Products:

When you are looking for suntan products, only get products that are meant for tanning. Find products that block UV sun rays while still allowing you to get a tan. Another thing to do is use a special hydrating lotion before and after a tanning session so that your skin won't dry out due to the harsh sun. If you are tanning at the beach, take along some sunscreen so that when your allotted tanning time is up, you can spread it on for protection.

Sunless Tanning:

If you desire a great tan without problems, simply choose a sunless tanning product. Something to try is the spray on kind because there is {less|lower| risk of uneven tanning in some areas like knees, ankles and elbows. Start slowly as well. Rub in an amount just large enough to cover your skin. If you don't tan dark enough, you can always add more later, but it's a real pain to remove it if you turn orange!

Tanning is super and it is great to look at, but if you don't use these safe tanning hints, you will end up looking more like a shriveled up raisin or a red lobster! Good luck with getting your suntan and remember to do it safely.

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