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2017-10-26

Remind Yourself Regularly Utilise Sun Tan Lotion

By Haywood Hunter


Finally it looks as though summer is trying to make an appearance. As usual at the first hint of sun, plenty of people will be outside trying to obtain a tan. So wherever there is sunshine, people are going to try and make the most of it, as everyone seems to feel healthier when they have a tan. Hopefully they will remember to apply a sun tan lotion.

A lot of people get sun tan lotions mistaken with sun screens. The good news is that you can purchase combination sun tan lotion and sun screen. The screening effect will help to protect you from the harmful ultra violet rays, whilst the tanning element works in conjunction with the bodies naturally occurring proteins to darken the skin's pigmentation.

For those who seek a combination sun tan lotion and sunscreen, remember only buy one that says SPF. This is the acronym for Sun Protection Factor. An ideal starting point seems to be an SPF of 20, if the number if greater than that it will lengthen the time that you can expose yourself to the sun.

One effect from the sun is that it will dry the skin. This is why your skin feels tight if you have sun burn. The sun tan lotion's cream aspect is designed to be readily absorbed by the skin, so keeping it hydrated. This will also assist in maintaining the skin's natural elasticity.

If people are old enough they might just remember the slip, slop, slap campaign that originated in Australia in the 80s. It was designed to alert sun worshippers to the possible dangers from overexposure. It is still valid today, and worth reminding people that when out in the sun to slip on a shirt, slop on your sun screen and sun tan lotion, and slap on a hat.

The warnings aren't just for beach goers, you can catch the sun just as easily in your own backyard. There are also people like farmers and construction workers who work outside. Many wear just shorts and safety boots while they work in the scorching sun. They don't want to tan, anyone not using a sun tan lotion will turn red. If it is too severe it can be counter productive as sun burn might mean time off of work.

For those actively seeking a sun tan, the use of a combination sun tan lotion and screen means that your body will be protected for longer. This means that the sun gets longer to work with the bodies own melanin. This is the bodies own sun block, which will cause the pigmentation in the skin to darken, or tan.

It is just as important to administer further coatings of sun tan lotion. Numerous sun tan lotions and oils claim to be waterproof, even if you are not going in the water it is worth using these due to the body perspiring. Consequently even this type of sun tan lotion needs to be re-administered.

So by all means go out and enjoy the sun this summer. Get yourself a nice healthy tan, but try not to overdo it. Always remember to use, and reapply, a good quality sun tan lotion.




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