Summer has come and you can sunbathe naturally. However, in order for your tan to be beautiful and even, you need to know how to tan properly. And our tips will help you with this! The long-awaited summer of vacations, adventures and bronze tanning has already arrived. Resting in nature, a summer residence, on the banks of a river or the sea, each representative of the weaker sex will not deny herself the pleasure of sunbathing in order to decorate her body with a chocolate tan. At the same time, many people know that the sun's rays are fraught with many dangers that can harm health. Therefore, it is important not only to get a bronze skin tone, but also to protect yourself from harm to the body.
Sunburn harm
- Being in the sun is harmful for people with whitish skin, blond hair, age spots and an abundance of moles on the skin (especially large ones, more than 1.5 cm). This category of people is prone to sunburn and ultraviolet light can provoke a number of serious diseases. Therefore, the best solution is a self-tanning cream.
- Sunbathing can cause skin cancer. According to statistics, more than 65,000 cases of melanoma are recorded annually in all countries of the world, i.e. a malignant tumor that is associated with UV radiation.
- Cases have been recorded when the sun caused blindness. Prolonged exposure to it is the reason for the development of cataracts. Therefore, it is advisable to wear sunglasses on the beach. They will also prevent the appearance of fine wrinkles.
- Excessive exposure to UV rays can trigger the development of thyroid disease.
The benefits of tanning
The sun's rays contribute to the production of vitamin D, which is vital. Since the body synthesizes it on its own without exposure to solar energy, only 10% of the required norm. Vitamin deficiency leads to chronic diseases such as cancer, polycystic ovary disease, menstrual problems, infertility, diabetes mellitus, high blood pressure, caries, infections, diseases of the nervous system, incl. schizophrenia and multiple sclerosis. Therefore, it is still necessary to take sunbathing, but in moderation without abuse. Here are some tips on how to get a chocolate tan without harming your health:
- Prepare your skin for an enhanced tan a couple of weeks before your scheduled vacation. Get a 5-minute tanning session twice a week. They will give the skin a bronze tint and protection from aggressive UV rays.
- Use sunscreen for the first days of sun exposure. Especially every half hour, lubricate the chest, shoulders, nose with cream - the most vulnerable places for burns.
- While relaxing in hot countries (Africa, Asia, Spain, Italy), sunbathe for no more than 5 minutes on the first days in the open sun. Increase the time spent in the sun gradually. At the same time, do not forget that it is recommended to sunbathe a day for about an hour.
- The hottest sun is from 12:00 to 15:00, so it is better to spend this time in the shade, even despite the application of sunscreen. Since at noon the sun is most active and its direct rays fall on the earth at a right angle. If at this time, for any reason, you have to be under the sun, wear clothes that will protect your skin from burns. You also need to remember about the headdress. It not only prevents sunstroke, but also saves hair from dullness and brittleness.
- The optimal time for a safe tanning for the body is before 11.00 and after 16.00. And although the sun is not so hot at this time, it is still advisable to use sunscreen.
- While sunbathing, change your position every 10 minutes, alternately exposing your back and stomach to the sun.
- After bathing, do not blot your skin with a towel, but let it dry in the sun. This will intensify the tan. But do it in the shade, because Water droplets under the sun increase the chances of sunburn as they have optical lenses.
- When going to swim, lubricate your skin with a protective cream, since ultraviolet rays can penetrate water up to 1.5 m deep.
- When tanning "top-less", be sure to cover the nipples with cotton sponges or special caps.
- The most beautiful, even, and most importantly safe tan lays down in partial shade. To do this, you should use wicker umbrellas, panel canopies, which partially let the sun's rays through, which protects the skin from an excess of ultraviolet radiation.
- After sunbathing, it is recommended to rinse the skin under a cool shower. Then dry and moisturize with special nourishing agents (cream, lotion) containing panthenol and a substance that restores the water-lipid balance of the skin. Such ointments improve skin regeneration and firmness.
Diet for a beautiful tan
A beautiful golden tan also depends on the food you eat. The most powerful tanning agent is beta-carotene (melon, watermelon, pumpkin, red pepper, apples, pears). It increases the production of the pigment melanin, which gives the skin a beautiful golden hue. The amino acids tyrosine also play an important role in the production of melanin. Large amounts are found in animal products (red meat, fish, liver), beans, almonds and avocados.
Auxiliary substances in the formation of melanin are lycopene, selenium, vitamin C and E. Therefore, in order to get an intense chocolate shade during your vacation, you need to take a complex with these mineral supplements a couple of weeks before the trip.
During tanning, drink as much clean water as possible without gas and not too cold, so as not to get dehydrated.
Cosmetics for a beautiful tan
Tanning products containing the Sun Protection Factor (SPF) will help protect the body from burns. They retain moisture in the skin, prevent premature aging, and provide protection from UF rays. The SPF index in products varies between 3-50, so sunscreens should be selected in accordance with the skin phototype - the lighter and more sensitive the skin, the higher the SPF factor should be. With high solar activity (11.00–16.00) sunscreens are recommended to be used with an SPF 20–30 index, for dark skin - 10. And with heavy sweating, the skin should be lubricated with a protective cream more often, because sweat reduces the effectiveness of the cream.
The cream is applied with massage movements, in a thin layer, every half hour in the sun. Applying a thick layer of it, you get the opposite result: the product will heat up in the sun and damage the skin.
When buying tanning products, pay attention to what is printed on the label, because they may be designed for tanning beds rather than sunbathing. This product does not contain protective enzymes from UF rays, so you can get burned on the beach.
A cream with a "tingle" effect will help speed up your tan. It enhances blood circulation in the skin and produces melanin faster, which results in a more intense tan. But, here it should be borne in mind that after applying the "tingle" cream, redness and allergies may appear on the skin. Therefore, before using a new product, it should be tested on a small area of the skin. At the same time, it should not be used at all on white and unburned skin, as well as applied to the face.
That's all! Wonderful vacation, bronze even tan and many unforgettable impressions !!!
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