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Tanning Care

Wednesday, April 4th, 2012

With the weather warming up and summer fast approaching, females all around are changing out their wardrobes to suit the season. The warm weather brings sun dresses, shorts, revealing tops, and days at the beach in your bikini. Obviously nobody wants to be the pasty one at the beach blending in with the white ocean sand, so we hit the tanning beds. As many of you know, tanning beds and even natural outdoor tanning can be quite dangerous if proper precautions are not taken. However, if used correctly, tanning beds can be beneficial, building a base as to not get fried during a vacation in the sun.

If you do decide a tanning bed is right for you, be sure to follow these tips, courtesy of Kaliana.

Begin low on your time, and build up*
Tan every other day at most
Cover skin that has never been exposed for 1/2 the time
Find a bed with 2% UVB rays
Ask how often they change their tanning bulbs

*There is no set amount of time that a person should tan. When tanning indoors, the duration of your indoor tanning session depends on your skin type, how long you’ve been tanning, and the whether you are using a home tanning bed or tanning canopy, or a commercial tanning bed or booth.

To tan properly, you should set a tanning schedule with the help of the tanning salon attendant. If you are using a home tanning bed, you should follow the manufacturer’s recommendations included in the owner’s manual. If you are new to tanning, remember, less is best. Tanning time could be as little as five minutes for your first attempt.

What about after tanning?

The post tanning process can be just as important as the tanning itself. If proper steps are not taken, not only will you not achieve the desired optimal results, but you can also be at a greater risk for sun spots and skin cancer.

Sun Streeks recommends not showering for at least three or four hours after you are done tanning. This will allow your tan to set in, as your skin is still tanning for hours after you session. Once you do shower, be sure to use proper moisturizers in order to keep the skin hydrated. This will allow you to achieve a perfect golden tan.