Skin Care – Tips for Getting a Safe Tan

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While many people crave a deep bronze tan, most of us don’t take enough precautions to protect our skin from the suns rays and possible long term damage it can cause. The outer layer of your skin known as the epidermis is filled with tiny little melanocytes or pigment causing cells. These cells are responsible for production of melanin which gives the skin it color. The suns rays contain ultraviolet or UV light. This UV light can be broken down into UVA and UVB rays. When the melanocytes detect UV rays they will trigger an increased production of melanin. This increased melanin production is what causes the skin to change color. While tanned skin may be attractive, melanin’s true purpose is to protect the deeper more sensitive layers of the skin from radiation. UVA rays are stronger and able to penetrate deeper into the skin past the melanin protection. Here are some tips for helping you keep your skin as healthy as possible.

• Use a quality sunscreen with an SPF of 30 or higher.
• Reapply your sunscreen every 2 – 3 hours or after you come out of the pool
• Try to limit exposure when the sun’s rays are the most intense between 12 and 3pm

• While you may spend less time in a tanning booth due to the intensity of the lights they are just as damaging

• The safest way to tan is the use a DHA self tanning crème or bronzing lotion

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