Doctors are unanimous in the opinion that excessive passion for tanning is unhealthy. In addition, inadvertent exposure to the sun causes premature skin aging.
However, subject to simple rules, tanning can be as harmless as possible and at the same time give a healthy and flowering appearance. Little secrets of sun exposure are gathered in today's Top 10 rules for a beautiful tan.
10. The skin for tanning must be prepared
Surprisingly, the inclusion of certain foods in the diet helps to get a beautiful tan. So, 10 days before the holidays, it is recommended to lean on foods with the highest carotene content - for example, carrots or apricots.
9. It is important to take care of your skin after tanning.
The sun dries the skin very much, which means that after every visit to the beach you need to take a shower, rinse off the salt and sunscreens, and then apply special means “after sunbathing” or the usual moisturizing lotion.
8. No sunbathing in high winds
On windy days, far more people get sunburn. Therefore, lying in the sun in the breeze is possible only if the skin is already sufficiently adapted to tanning, for example, closer to the end of the vacation.
7. A beautiful tan is obtained only in motion
If you lie in a chaise lounge all day, it’s very difficult to get a beautiful tan. A much more even shade is obtained for those who run, play beach volleyball or just walk along the edge of the sea in search of shells.
6. Do not sunbathe with wet skin
The droplets of water remaining on the skin after leaving the sea or pool act as small lenses, greatly enhancing exposure to sunlight and causing burns. Therefore, after swimming, it is better to use a towel.
5. Protective agent is important
Among the many creams and lotions for tanning, you should choose waterproof options. Convenient lotions in the form of a spray, which has a weak color, disappearing when rubbed into the skin. With this tool it is easier to control the absence of unprotected areas on the skin.
4. It is necessary to sunbathe gradually
So that by the end of the rest the skin was covered with a uniform, beautiful tan, begin to stay in the sun from 20-30 minutes. And only by the fifth day the time allotted for tanning can be 1 hour during the day.
3. It is important to use protective equipment correctly.
Sunscreens, lotions and oils should be applied every hour and after each bath - after all, the action of protective factors weakens under the influence of water, as well as with time. The first application should be 15 minutes before reaching the beach.
2. It is necessary to choose the right time for tanning.
The most beautiful and safest tan is obtained from sun exposure in the morning and evening hours. But from 12 to 16 hours the sun is so aggressive that even powerful protective equipment will not protect against harmful effects.
1. It is necessary to choose the right protection factor
The degree of sun protection is indicated on the packaging of protective equipment in the form of an SPF factor. The factor must match the skin phototype. So, for fair skin, prone to burns, you need an SPF of at least 50. Very good sun protection products for children - as a rule, they have a high SPF and hypoallergenic composition.
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