How to get an attractive tan and take care of your skin
We eagerly await the arrival of summer: the terraces, the holidays, the sun, getting a tan...
But we know that the latter is not an easy task, or at least get an even, lasting and healthy tan .
This is where sunscreen comes in—the eternal nightmare for many! But it's essential to avoid the torment of a sunburn if you don't want to end up peeling and losing your extra color within a few days. It's also essential to prevent spots and wrinkles on your skin.
To achieve a beautiful and long-lasting tan, eliminate the following mistakes from your life:
The most common mistakes when sunbathing
1. Today is cloudy, I don't need sunscreen.
First huge mistake. The sun's rays pass through the clouds and reach your skin. What's more, they do so with even greater power, as the cloud reflects solar radiation, increasing its effects (both good and bad).
Along the same lines, we can add the mythical "I don't get burned in the shade." There are more elements besides clouds that reflect the sun's rays: glass, water, sand... So, whether you're going swimming or sitting under an umbrella at the beach, you should wear sunscreen.
2. What is red today, is brown tomorrow
Forget it! Redness on your skin means a burn, and no matter how much moisturizer you apply afterward (which you'll need), you'll still get peeled. Avoid burning yourself so you don't end up with a patchy tan.
3. I am brown, I don't burn
Darker skin is tougher and more resilient, but we regret to inform you that it also burns. Furthermore, ultraviolet radiation not only causes superficial damage but also alters your cells, causing premature aging or, worse still, melanoma or skin cancer. Protect yourself!
By this same rule of thumb, it's important to apply sunscreen to all areas of your skin exposed to the sun, even if you think they're more resistant, for example, because they have hair that covers them, like your legs.
4. I use low protection cream, so I get a tan sooner
Meeeeek, mistake! Sunscreen protects against the sun's harmful rays. It's recommended to use an SPF (sun protection factor) between 30 and 50. These creams don't prevent tanning. I repeat, they don't prevent tanning. They allow you to tan without burning or damaging your skin.
Don't forget to reapply the cream at least every two hours, or when you get out of the water if you don't have a cream that clearly indicates water resistance.
5. I have a really good cream from last year.
Be very careful! You should know that creams expire, and even more quickly if they're already opened. An expired cream obviously no longer protects you, but the worst part isn't that; it can cause a rash or allergic reaction.
How do you know if the cream you have in your cupboard is working for you? If it's unopened, check the expiration date, usually on the back of the jar. And if it's unopened, look for an icon of a jar with a number followed by the letter M (for example, 6M). This indicates the amount of time it remains effective after being opened.
Now that you know the whole truth, grab your sunscreen and get to work. This summer you'll have a tan that even Will Smith couldn't match 😉
How to get an attractive and long-lasting tan
We eagerly await the arrival of summer: the terraces, the holidays, the sun, getting a tan...
But we know that the latter is not an easy task, or at least get an even, lasting and healthy tan .
This is where sunscreen comes in—the eternal nightmare for many! But it's essential to avoid the torment of a sunburn if you don't want to end up peeling and losing your extra color within a few days. It's also essential to prevent spots and wrinkles on your skin.
To achieve a beautiful and long-lasting tan, eliminate the following mistakes from your life:
The most common mistakes when sunbathing
1. Today is cloudy, I don't need sunscreen.
First huge mistake. The sun's rays pass through the clouds and reach your skin. What's more, they do so with even greater power, as the cloud reflects solar radiation, increasing its effects (both good and bad).
Along the same lines, we can add the mythical "I don't get burned in the shade." There are more elements besides clouds that reflect the sun's rays: glass, water, sand... So, whether you're going swimming or sitting under an umbrella at the beach, you should wear sunscreen.
2. What is red today, is brown tomorrow
Forget it! Redness on your skin means a burn, and no matter how much moisturizer you apply afterward (which you'll need), you'll still get peeled. Avoid burning yourself so you don't end up with a patchy tan.
3. I am brown, I don't burn
Darker skin is tougher and more resilient, but we regret to inform you that it also burns. Furthermore, ultraviolet radiation not only causes superficial damage but also alters your cells, causing premature aging or, worse still, melanoma or skin cancer. Protect yourself!
By this same rule of thumb, it's important to apply sunscreen to all areas of your skin exposed to the sun, even if you think they're more resistant, for example, because they have hair that covers them, like your legs.
4. I use low protection cream, so I get a tan sooner
Meeeeek, mistake! Sunscreen protects against the sun's harmful rays. It's recommended to use an SPF (sun protection factor) between 30 and 50. These creams don't prevent tanning. I repeat, they don't prevent tanning. They allow you to tan without burning or damaging your skin.
Don't forget to reapply the cream at least every two hours, or when you get out of the water if you don't have a cream that clearly indicates water resistance.
5. I have a really good cream from last year.
Be very careful! You should know that creams expire, and even more quickly if they're already opened. An expired cream obviously no longer protects you, but the worst part isn't that; it can cause a rash or allergic reaction.
How do you know if the cream you have in your cupboard is working for you? If it's unopened, check the expiration date, usually on the back of the jar. And if it's unopened, look for an icon of a jar with a number followed by the letter M (for example, 6M). This indicates the amount of time it remains effective after being opened.
Now that you know the whole truth, grab your sunscreen and get to work. This summer you'll have a tan that even Will Smith couldn't match 😉