At the beginning of the last century, tanned skin was one of the main signs of low social status. Nowadays, the trend is completely opposite. Tanned beauties look at us from the pages of glossy magazines, advertising a bronze skin tone.
Despite the beauty of a tan, it is difficult to call it absolutely safe. In fact, this is a real burn. In addition, prolonged exposure to the sun or under tanning lamps can cause skin cancer, and this is a serious disease that is practically incurable. That is why you should not forget about sunscreen when you are going to sunbathe.
Sun creams. Difficulties of choice and rules of use
The first thing you should pay attention to when buying tanning products is the SPF index. It shows the degree and time of protection of a particular cream or lotion. The higher the indicator, the stronger the substance that protects against ultraviolet radiation. It is necessary to choose sunscreens based on the characteristics of your skin. For those who have it thin and pale fromnature, creams with a high SPF are suitable. Also, products with a high level of protection should be used in the first days of exposure to sunlight.
Apply a thin layer of tanner about 20 minutes before sunbathing. If you are heading to the beach, then you simply need a waterproof cream. It will protect the skin while swimming in the water. However, this does not relieve you of the need to reapply a layer of cream after landfall.
Cosmetics for sun tanning
We have already talked about sunscreens, but the range of sunscreen cosmetics is not limited to these products. In addition to lotions and creams that prevent severe tanning, there are also products that activate it. The particles contained in this cosmetics are able to attract sun rays
teach and enhance bronze skin tone. If you have planned a vacation in the southern resorts, then such a cream can seriously damage the skin, because it is only suitable for use in regions with low solar activity.
Also pay attention to after-sun products. For the most part, these are plant-based soothing and moisturizing lotions and tonics. They help relieve irritation, reduce pain and give the skin softness and velvety.
Let's talk a little about decorative cosmetics. Before leaving the house on a sunny day, use foundation with a protective filter. Sunscreens go great with your regular makeup. You can wear them under a layer of powder or regularday cream.
Features of tanning in a solarium
If there is no way to visit the beach, then it is easy to get a tan under the solarium lamps. The sunscreens that we talked about above are also suitable for a tanning bed. To get an even tan, you may need activators, prolongators and fixatives. Trust the professionals working in the solarium studio to choose these products.
Special mention should be made of tanning oil in the solarium. Some girls try to replace the special oil with olive or even sunflower. This is a rather gross mistake, because tanning oil is a whole set of various components (olive, coconut, jojoba, cocoa and others). The composition of this product also includes UV filters, vitamins, antioxidants. Buy oil from reputable manufacturers and you will get a great tan.
