Do you know that many benefits are associated with tanning as well? Well, healthy tan is a must for you and improves your bone density, protects your skin from radiations and kills lots of bacteria inside the body. But to enjoy all the benefits of tanning you need to follow certain precautions. By following appropriate care and precaution you will enjoy tanning.
Unsafe tanning has affected people around the globe. And it may affect you too. Many people are reported to have suffered from deadly skin cancer due to excessive exposure to the sun and UV rays. And such reports have given enough room to the myths associated with tanning. Wherein, we should have worked towards spreading tanning do' and don'ts to have a healthy tan. Better late than never. Here is a list of caution for you.
1. First , know your skin type first. For, your skin type plays a crucial role in deciding how long you can be tanning.
2. Now before you lie to start a tanning session, it is important for you to clean your skin completely from the ingredients of any makeup or perfume or deodorant as these things make your skin more prone to sunburns. Take a shower before a session if possible.
3. Moisturizing your skin with lotions and creams, before and after the tanning session, is also a must. allow some visible portion of cream to remain on the skin to increase your protection.
4. If you are tanning in the sun, wear a hat and sunglasses. Tanning bikinis and nickers are also essential both for sun tanning and sunless tanning. Inside a tanning bed wear those goggles meant for tanning only.
5. Tanning session should be carried out for 15 to 20 minutes only. This time exposure doesn't allow the UV rays to make extreme penetration. For sun tanning prefer the morning light since it has low harmful radiations.
6. Don't drink water for three or four hours after tanning.
7. Give at least a gap of three days before the next tan. This time is needed for the synthesizing the melanin in your skin.
8. Moisturize more and more from the next day of tanning. It helps to gain the tan faster. Choose SPF and DHA formula lotions or moisturizers. They supply the required nutrients to your skin.
9. Consult a doctor immediately as soon as you find something unpleasant like red rashes or spots or irritation of the skin after or during the session.
No comments:
Post a Comment