With the harmful effects of the sun’s UV proven over and over again, during the summer months, you may be wisest to consider getting a tan without sitting out in the sun. The following is a basic guide to getting bronzed for summer without doing damage to your skin:
Salon options: Previously a very popular option, tanning beds are now recognized to be only slightly less risky than a natural tan, due to the controlled environment, However UV rays are still present so think twice about using this mode of tanning.
For those who enjoy the trip to the salon but don’t feel the need to visit a tanning bed, a spray tan is often the way to go. While you may have to forgo some of your dignity while in the salon, your beauty therapist is a trained professional and this is a quick, easy and safe way to go from white to brown.
Sunless Self-Tanning options: These are the safest methods for getting a gorgeous glow. Self-tanning products have taken leaps and bounds over the last few years, going miles beyond the orange tone options of yesterday.
Self-tanning products come in several forms-lotions, gels, wipes, sprays, and now, even a pill! The pill stimulates the pigment to change without any exposure to the sun, which is actually thought to be a positive preventive alternative to harmful sun exposure.
No matter which tanning option you settle for if you simply must have that glowing tan, use caution when you bask in the rays at the shore or wherever. Keep these important points in mind whenever you are exposed to the sun for a significant duration of time:
Do your best to avoid falling asleep while tanning. We all know how tempting it is to take that relaxing nap to the sounds of the surf, but you could wake up fried to a crisp.
Even if you are determined to go home with some color, always use at least a very low SPF level sunscreen.
When you do experience sunburn, keep aloe vera and cocoa butter on hand. Aloe is known to soothe the skin, while cocoa butter helps in keeping skin soft and smooth while also repairing it and preventing peeling after sun damage.
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