Sun Tanning Tips
Exfoliating
Many celebrities credit exfoliating with their gorgeous tans. is the process of removing dead skin from one’s body, which exposes a new and healthy layer of skin. A gentle scrubbing with a sponge and exfoliating body scrub before applying sunscreen will make a tan last longer and keep it even.
Sunscreen
“Applying sunscreen?” Yes, as contradictory as it may sound, sunscreen is an important part of tanning. Sunscreen with an SPF of 10-15 is ideal for tanners as it will protect skin from dangerous rays and allow the tan to build gradually which prevents sunburns or a reddish tan. Make sure to cover all exposed parts of skin evenly to avoid an uneven tan – don’t forget the backs of elbows and knees. It’s always wise to look up your skin type and see what SPF best suits your needs.
Take Time
A healthy and natural tan takes time to develop. Spending one to two hours a day tanning is enough for most people, and will let the tan build on itself. The American Medical Association recommends avoiding sun exposure during peak hours (generally 10am to 2pm), and tanning during those hours may give a deeper tan or even cross over into sunburn territory.
An All Over Tan
If you are going for an all over tan, make sure to expose all parts of the body to the sun equally. Lying on your stomach for 45 minutes and on your back for 10 minutes will make the tan on your back much deeper. Also, make sure to fully expose all areas you want tanned – that includes spreading out your elbows to get the inner arms tan and making sure the backs of your knees are exposed as well.
After Tanning
A brief shower after a sun tanning session will help get rid of all the sunscreen and re-hydrate the skin. Dry skin is unhealthy and may peel or not maintain the tan very well. Gently rubbing a washcloth is usually enough to remove the sunscreen and prevent the tan from peeling. Immediately after the shower apply a good moisturizer to keep the skin hydrated and supple.
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