Is a tanning bed safe for fair skin?

It is unlikely that any girl will refuse a beautiful even tan, which is able to hide any figure flaws and give your appearance a touch of mystery. In addition, tanning, you hide the problem areas of your skin. In particular, not only does the complexion improve, but also in small amounts, ultraviolet has bactericidal properties - it dries pimples and makes small wounds invisible. But there is a downside. Firstly, both the sun's rays and the tanning salon for fair skin are not too safe. Indeed, in excessive quantities, they can greatly age the face. Secondly, even though the skin will look better after tanning, however, in a few days the situation may not only not improve, but may become even worse. This is especially true for people with problem skin. Thirdly, masking pimples, you do not solve the problem of eliminating them, and if you do not pay proper attention to acne, the situation may worsen. Therefore, in any case, the issue of tanning should be taken seriously.

The sun or the solarium?

For fair skin, exposure to ultraviolet rays of any nature is very dangerous. There are different opinions for and against the tanning bed, however, the following facts remain undeniable.

1. In the course of research by oncologists, it was found that the risk of cancer for people who prefer a tanning bed is greater than for sunbathers.
2. Under ultraviolet light, tanning is much easier to burn, especially for those with sensitive, fair skin. How to get a tan, so that later you don’t feel discomfort? At a minimum, observe time limits.
3. It is impossible to fully talk about the integrity of all salon owners. Some, aiming to minimize costs, change lamps extremely rarely, which increases the risk of skin diseases among users.
4. Since the service of the tanning bed itself appeared relatively recently, its effects on the human body have not been fully studied.

The rules of tanning in the solarium

The first thing to do is to contact your doctor and consult if you have any contraindications. Visits to the solarium are strictly prohibited for people with diseases of the cardiovascular system, an open form of tuberculosis. Also, consult a dermatologist: often a tanning bed for fair skin is prohibited, so make sure you are not in this group. Next, you need to prepare your skin before a portion of ultraviolet radiation. This will help you cosmetics for tanning, which includes sunscreens and various oils that prevent drying of the skin, as well as possible burns, especially if you are going for the first time. Makeup must be applied immediately before tanning. The basic rules for going to the solarium are to wear a hat that protects your hair from drying out, as well as glasses to protect against ultraviolet radiation. Do not neglect the advice of specialists before going to the solarium. For fair skin, as well as for the one that will be exposed to ultraviolet radiation for the first time , the maximum duration of the session should not exceed 7 minutes. Otherwise, burns are possible.