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Diverse Alternatives To Achieve A Good Tan

By Haywood Hunter


There is no doubt that a person with a tan gives the appearance of someone who is healthy, as well as attractive. This is obtained by exposure to the sun, tanning salons or self-help products. This is one way to present a good appearance to the public.

When in direct sunlight, you are exposed to the sun's ultraviolet rays. This can cause considerable skin damage, including a very bad sunburn. This not only ages the skin, but also can cause serious physical problems, including pain, severe headaches, and other complications.

Many do not realize that there are six different skin types, each of which will have different reactions to ultraviolet sun rays. However, regardless of what your skin type is, the sun's powerful rays can penetrate into the skin and damage the skin cells. Cancer can develop at numerous places on the body, regardless of skin type, due to too much exposure.

Types are defined as to the degree of pigmentation, with more melanin in the darker skin. They are listed as Type One, pale white, which will always burn, never tanning. Two, white, will tan very little and burn easily. Three, white, tans easily and burns very little. Four, light brown or olive, burns little and tans easily. Five, brown, tans easily and dark, seldom burning. Six, black or dark brown, always tans and seldom burns.

Getting a base tan at a tanning salon, prior to sun exposure, will not prevent skin damage or encourage a tan. Constant exposure to UV radiation is going to cause skin aging and, as a rule, sunburn, with or without the base tan. It is much more important to adequately protect the skin prior to exposure.

To have your body show a good tan there are several options. One is using tanning products which do not require sun exposure. These may be in the form of sprays, oils, lotions and other items. While there are sunless tanning pills available they are not recommended, as they can cause possible damage to the liver and the eyes.

Sunscreen products are available in two forms, chemical and physical. When the proper ones are chosen, they will help prevent early wrinkling or damage by limiting the sun's exposure. They can be obtained in physical or chemical forms.

The chemical sunscreen will protect from the sun by absorbing the sun rays. Physical sunscreen reflects, scatters, absorbs or blocks these rays. Some products may have two ingredients, one to protect you against ultraviolet A and one to protect you from ultraviolet B. It is important to look at the package and make sure it provides high SPFs for more protection.

A good tan can accomplish many things. It can change your appearance, hide your blemishes, show your muscles and make your body look slimmer. This can be accomplished with tanning beds, spray-tan booths, self-tanners and/or suntan lotions. It not only allows you to look more physically fit, but can hide blemishes and show physical attributes as well. The skin's paleness from indoor work or short summers can be eliminated with a good tan.




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