Tanning the right way: how not to get a "cheap" tan

It would seem, what could be easier than going to the beach under the clear sun and exposing your body to its hot rays! But after such procedures, for some reason, the desired tan does not come, or vice versa, it turns out to be too “cheap” and uneven. It is actually quite difficult to get a beautiful tan, but if you follow the rules, you can get home during your vacation with a fantastic caramel or chocolate skin tone.

Peeling

Few people know, but before going to the beach and in general before going to the sea, it is worth doing a peeling of the skin of the whole body, including the face. Peeling will exfoliate rough skin, even those particles that are invisible to the naked eye. This is what will allow you to expose the healthy and strong outer layer of the epidermis and the tan will lie on it, and will not wash off so quickly.

Not all at once!

Remember that you cannot get a tan on the first day. If you stay in the sun during the hottest hours and from morning to evening, then you risk getting skin burns and all further consequences. Sunburn occurs evenly and gradually, so it should be delayed for at least 10 days with a sunbathing time interval of 5 to 10 minutes (then the indicator increases).

The right watch for a beautiful tan

It is a very misleading time that a tan is best obtained during the hottest hours of the sun. No. At such hours, there is a high probability of simply burning your skin and getting sunstroke. The ideal time to sunbathe is from 7 am to 11 pm and from 5 am to 7 pm.

Nutrition

Experts advise to use carrots, peaches, bell peppers and apricots to get a beautiful tan. These products are rich in vitamin E and carotene, which will help your skin to acquire the desired tone.

Correct position

To get an even and beautiful tan, you do not need to lie on the sand, but rather stand. In this position, the sun will fall on the body evenly and completely cover every area. You just need to turn a couple of times during 10 minutes of tanning for the sun to sufficiently illuminate your entire body.

Don't ignore the protection!

Sunscreen should always be in your purse if you are just walking along the promenade or walking in the park. For sunburn, you need to select a cream with an SPF 30 (for light-skinned), and for dark skin, the best value will be 10-15.

Take your time to shower

After the beach, don't run straight to your room and take a shower. You need to give the skin time for the tan to take hold on it. The approximate time for such a process is 2 hours.

Tanning care

In order to maintain a tan, you should not use hard sponges, scrubs, exfoliate the skin and use abrasive cosmetic products. It is they who will be able to spoil the beautiful skin tone, leaving tan spots in some places.