Safe Tanning

Every summer, we tend to hit the beach and get that summer body tan. However, we all know that tanning is an effect of sunburn, which means the skin was burned and damaged from the rays of the sun. It is considered unsafe and puts you at risk of skin cancer. Thus, it is always best to practice safe tanning.

Aside from basking under the sun, there are still other ways to get a tan without direct sunlight including taking tanning vitamins and lotion. So if you need a tan but don't want to damage your skin, here's a bit of advice.

How To Tan Safely

Every time you go to the beach for tanning, you should already have a self tan routine to protect your skin. The most important part of your routine is putting on sunscreen with a minimum of SPF 30 to protect yourself from UV damage.

You should also avoid tanning beds since it's considered more dangerous because of the severe intensity of UV rays. Lastly, taking supplements helps reduce skin damage and provides proper nutrients for the skin. However, consult with your doctor first, especially if you're taking other medications.

Risks When You Don't Do Safe tanning

If you don't do a proper tanning routine, you are at risk of possible side effects. Here are some examples of risks:

• Skin cancer, sunburn, and heat rash
• Premature skin ageing and damage
• Eye damage and weaker immune system

Does Sunless Tanning Work?

If you like to have a nice golden tan but don't want to expose yourself to harmful UV rays, sunless tanning is the way to go. It is probably the best safe tanning solution since you only need tanning products like creams and lotions.

The only downside of tanning products is that most of them contain little to no SPF at all. So if you're using sunless tanning lotion, we recommend exfoliating your skin first and applying the lotion in even sections. You may have to wait for about ten minutes before wearing clothes to avoid stains.