The Right Way to Tan with Sun Protection

 

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Unfortunately, few places in the world are blessed with perpetual sunlight. It’s more common, in fact, to experience constant dreariness! In parts of the world where sunlight is a rare gift, people typically use tanning beds to improve the appearance of their skin.

Those fortunate enough to live in sunny places don’t have to and simply get a tan by spending time outdoors. If you are interested in getting a tan, whether that’s from direct sunlight or artificial light, you need to do it safely. This post will tell you how you can do that, so you can avoid hazards like skin cancer or sunburn. 

Use Lotion

The lotion is an essential part of the tanning process. Not only can it help your skin to tan, but it can protect it. You shouldn’t have trouble finding an effective browning lotion to add color to your skin and protect it from the sun’s harmful UV rays. Make sure that before you buy a lotion, you do your research and make sure it is a good choice. A lotion’s reviews should give you insight into its usefulness, so make sure you read them before you make a purchase decision. 

Peak Hours

If you are going to go out in the sun and tan, you need to avoid going out during peak hours. Peak hours are the worst to be outside because sunburns are most likely. Wait until mid-afternoon before you go out to tan, or conversely, tan in the morning. If you go out in peak hours to tan, you need to make sure that the tanning lotion you use provides effective coverage. Chancing it with suntan lotion you haven’t properly researched during peak hours can lead to serious burns and skin damage. 

Gentle Exposure

If you are going to spend a lot of time in the sun, you need to make sure that you expose your skin to it gently. If you have never really spent much time outdoors, rushing out into the sun on a sunny day will cause serious damage to your skin. Gentle exposure can not only minimize the harm you cause to your skin but also keep the tanning process exciting. Once you get into the habit of spending hours outdoors each day, you will inevitably begin to get bored. Gentle, gradual exposure keeps you safe and gives you something to look forward to. 

Spray Tans

Finally, consider spray tans. Spray tans can be a great option for people who aren’t able to spend time in the sun. If you are going to try spray tans, make sure you start off with a light tan first. People often misjudge spray tans and end up going for a shade that is much darker than they should. You can also buy bronzing lotion, which you apply to your skin yourself at home. Bronzing lotion can be an effective way to give yourself a tan, although it’s nowhere near as reliable as direct sun exposure or spray tans. 



Tanning can improve your appearance, especially if you spend a lot of time indoors. It can make you look healthy, and give you a confidence boost. Use the guidance given here to tan safely.

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