Friday, April 19, 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.

A good grasp of sunblock products and other safe sunning products will enable one to choose correctly. One key issue is SPF which is the Sun Protection Factor. It can be 2, 50 or even higher. It represents a comparison of how long it will take before the skin reacts to being exposed to the sun without being protected with a sunblock tan, block or sunscreen for example by turning 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.

This means that a sunblock tan or alternative product with an SPF of 30 rather than 15 gives only a little more protection. Take note that it is the period of protection that goes up a little but it not the strength. SPF is universally used to measure UVB protection but no standards have been set 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 may also be applied before getting onto a tanning bed or booth. Some are meant for indoor use. They have a greater SPF for those with sensitive skin. An indoor one also guards against sunburn and keeps skin well moisturized. An indoor sunblock tan should not be combined with an outdoor one.

When seeking that glow, spend time on parts that are more prone to get burnt such as the nose and cheeks. Protect them with a high SPF product or a sunblock tan that has high SPF. If chosen and applied appropriately, a sunblock tan is a quick and safe way to get that lovely glow.




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