It is scientifically proven that in women who spend little time in the open sun, the skin is more elastic, supple and aging later. The fact is that active sunlight is dangerous for the skin, because a tan is nothing but its protective reaction. Nevertheless, it is rather difficult to imagine a vacation on the seashore without lying in a deck chair. What to do? You need to sunbathe correctly, that is, it is safe, and also apply a good sunblock.
Security levels
Any tanning product on the package is marked in the form of letters SPF and mysterious numbers. What do they mean? These figures are responsible for how strongly this cream or spray is able to protect the skin from sun exposure: the higher they are, the safer your stay in direct sunlight. It is generally accepted that 15 minutes is the minimum at which the sun is safe for the skin. By multiplying these 15 minutes by the numbers on the label, you can find out how long the tanning time will last. Thus, if SPF 15, then you can bask on the beach 15 * 15 = 225 minutes, and with SPF 50 it’s already 10 hours. However, these, of course, are approximate figures, since fair-skinned people are not recommended to sunbathe for a long time even with the most reliable and powerful protective cream.
Color reference
For those who have already managed to soak up properly under the rays of the summer sun or naturally have a dark skin color, a sunblock with indicators of 2-6 SPF will be appropriate. And for the first date with the summer, you should arm yourself with a cream with indicators of 8-12 SPF. By the way, it will be good if your summer day face cream is with the same level of protection, because nobody wants to get early wrinkles. There is a group of people who claim that tanning is not for them, as their light and delicate skin turns red instantly, that is, gets a burn. In fact, absolutely everyone can sunbathe, just such “sensitive” natures 20 minutes before going to the beach should apply anti-tanning products with numbers from 30 SPF to 70. Such preparations will also reliably protect children. For babies, even swarthy ones, it is preferable to use drugs with a high level of protection, since their skin is thinner and more tender than an adult, and the mechanisms of its protection are not so debugged by the body.
Terms of use
Apply sunblock 10-20 minutes before sunbathing. Regularly renew the layer of protective cream on the body after each bath in the water, and if you do not bathe - every hour. Remember that the numbers on the package give only an approximate idea of how long you can stay in the sun without compromising on health and beauty. Do not lie on the first day for 10 hours under the scorching rays, no matter how good and powerful your cream may be. Tanning products for children need to be selected with high levels of protection, it is better if it is waterproof, because kids love to splash and splash with water.
What to choose
To date, the range of products that will allow you to tan safely, is much wider than a few years ago. It can be sprays, wipes, creams, pencils or lotions. In principle, little depends on the consistency of the product, it’s just more convenient for someone to spray and spread on someone. When visiting a tanning bed, sunblockers should also be used, because the sun, though artificial, has the same mechanism of action.