If You Must Tan In The Sun

Here comes summer and it brings along with it a lot of sun and also a galore of fads, with getting a tan being at the top of the list. If you are also looking to get that perfect honey-tone shade, and you do not want to use a self-tanning product, make sure you use a good moisturizing formula of tanning lotion, oil or spray.  Keeping your skin moist while in the sun is important.

There are several tanning products available, so you need to find the one that is perfect for your lifestyle and your individual skin type. Knowing your skin type is imperative as it will determine the amount of SPF you need.  The suns rays are harsh and you will need to use a lotion or oil with UVA/UVB protection in it.   I know your goal is to get a tan, but don’t worry, those rays will still penetrate the SPF.  You will be able to obtain a shade or two darker while protecting yourself from skin cancer as much as possible.

Some skin types are prone to burning, peeling, tanning while others are quite sensitive. It depends on whether you are Asian, African, or Caucasian.  Check on the moisturizing ingredients of the product as well. Sun exposure will make the skin dry. Hence, you should know if your tanning oil, lotion or spray will be able to provide enough moisture to your skin.

While it is important that the product you use have a good moisturizing effect, it should not be too sticky or greasy. It should feel light. You should look for products on the market that that have a combination of the following properties.

• Check the usage instructions and follow them properly.  If it says to reapply it every 2 or 3 hours, remember to do so.  Set your cell phone alarm to remind you.  Time can fly by while your having fun in the sunshine.

• Choose the tanning products that offer the best combination of benefits, as well as price.  Some good ones on the market today incorporate antioxidants and anti-aging ingredients into their formulations.  So they are worth paying more for, especially when using on your face.

• If you must get a natural tan, use a higher SPF UVA/UVB to start out with, you can always go for a lower SPF factor later on.  Start out higher and protect from burning when you first start out.

• Do some research and look on the internet for reviews and forums where other people are chatting about and reviewing the products they buy.  You are bound to find someone with the same skin tone as yourself that has a good tanning product they can recommend to you.

So if you simply must tan in the sun, follow these simple tips to find the perfect formulation for you.