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Monday 1 July 2013

A Guide To Staying Safe And Tanning

By Haywood Hunter


Sun bathing is often done not only for the warmth but also for that bronze or golden glow on the skin. There are several product choices like sun screen, sun block, and sunblock tan. Choosing the right one so that on can enjoy the sun safely Can be overwhelming. The right SPF in a sunblock tan and other product is not understand and which ones enhance or block a tan. Also, within one kind of product like sunblock tan products, there are a number of options.

Being clear on sunblock tan products and other protective products will enable one to choose appropriately. A key factor is SPF or sun protection factor. It ranges from 2, 15, 30, 45 and even higher. It stands for the time it would take skin that has no form of sun shield to start reacting for instance by going red or peeling.

If for instance, it would take 20 minutes for a reaction to start, wearing a sunblock tan or other product with an SPF factor of 15 enables one to safely stay in the sun for 15 times longer or 5 more hours without getting sun burnt. A greater SPF in the sunblock tan or other product offers more protection but minimally so, about 2 to 5 percent more.

Therefore a sunblock tan or other protective product with a higher SPF than 15 such as 30 only offers small increments of additional protection. It is important to note a higher SPF offers protection for a little longer, but not stronger protection. While SPF is the universal measurement of UVB protection, no comparable standard exists for UVA.

The differences between sun block, sunscreen and sunblock tan also confuse many. Sunscreens absorb UV rays chemically whereas sun blocks deflect them. Sunscreens block out UVB but do not against UVAs. Attempts are continuously being made to improve them. The same is being done with sunblocks so that they can provide against UVA as well as UVB.

Sunblock tan gets the skin tanned while protecting it. A sunblock tan is in effect a combination of tanning agents and sunblock. They come as creams, sprays and lotions. There is a choice of shades from light, in between and dark as made by different manufacturers. It is healthier to use a sunblock tan to get a tan instead of spending so much time in the sun.

A sunblock tan can also be used in a tanning bed. There are those meant for use when the tanning is being indoors and these have higher SFP for those who are very sensitive to UV rays. An indoor sunblock tan should not be mixed with outdoor tanning lotions. An indoor sunblock tan prevents sunburns and keep the skin well hydrated so that tanning is done faster.

While going after that luscious glow, go the extra mile with particularly sensitive skin like the cheeks and nose. Use a sunblock with higher SPF on such areas. Used as required, a sunblock tan gets one glowing like a sun god or goddess. It will ensure the skin does not get dried out in the process. Most importantly, it will do so safely so that one is covered against risks of skin damage and possible serious consequences like skin cancer.




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