Content

• Steps
• Part 1 of 3: Preparing the Skin
• Part 2 of 3: Spending time in the sun
• Part 3 of 3: Care after sun exposure
• Tips
• Warnings
• What do you need
• Additional articles

A tan on your skin shows how much time you spend outdoors and gives you a healthy look when achieved in a safe way. You can achieve a naturally dark tan with regular sun exposure.

Steps

Part 1 of 3: Preparing the Skin

1. 1 Use a scrub the day before going to the beach. Exfoliate your skin gently with a loofah, loofah or a natural remedy to remove dead skin cells and achieve the darkest possible tan. Do not rub too hard to avoid damaging your skin and causing irritation.
   • As a natural scrub, you can use coarse sea salt, sugar mixed with honey, or ground coffee combined with olive oil.
2. 2 Moisturize your skin with lotion. Take a lotion containing nourishing ingredients and apply to the entire surface of the skin; pay special attention to areas that tend to dry out. This will allow you to darken gradually, as the layers of tanned skin will not dry out and flake off easily.
3. 3 Apply sunscreen. Choose a broad spectrum cream with an SPF of 15 or higher and apply evenly over the entire body. Ask a friend to apply it to your back or other hard-to-reach areas of your body.You must use sunscreen 30 minutes before going outside.
   • A waterproof sunscreen is great for most outdoor activities where you might get sweaty or wet. It also needs to be applied regularly.
   • Don't be fooled by the popular belief that you will tan faster and better if you don't use sunscreen at all! Sunburn kills darkening skin cells, preventing you from getting a dark tan and increasing your risk of developing cancer.
4. 4 Try a tanning accelerator. Buy pills or lotion that will speed up the tanning process. Use just before sun exposure and test for a short period of time to ensure there are no side effects.

Part 2 of 3: Spending time in the sun

1. 1 Step out into the sun when it is at its zenith. A short time in the sun around 12:00 pm maximizes your exposure to sunlight and increases your chances of getting a beautiful tan.
   • Do not forget that you can get burned or sunburned during the daytime, even in the shade or in high clouds.
2. 2 Read a book or exercise. Spend time in the sun reading a good book or listening to music, playing sports, or doing housework such as mowing the lawn.
3. 3 Reapply sunscreen and drink water while in the sun. Ideally, your time in the sun should not exceed two or three hours, but if you decide to stay, reapply the sunscreen every two hours and after you get wet (bathing, showering, or sweating). Drink plenty of water to keep your skin hydrated and not lose your tan.
4. 4 Vary positions for an even tan. When sunbathing lying on the sand or a lounger, you must constantly turn from side to side every 15-30 minutes to get an even dark tan.
   • Lying on your back, throw your arms up, and tilt your head back a little to expose their insides and neck. Lying on your stomach, you need to put your hands in such a way that their upper sections and forearms also tan.
   • Remember that if you exercise or do other activities while standing, your nose, shoulders, arms, and the back of your neck are likely to tan much faster as they are in constant contact with the sun's rays.

Part 3 of 3: Care after sun exposure

1. 1 Take a shower. Shower after sun exposure to remove excess sunscreen, sweat, sand, or dirt.
2. 2 Moisturize your skin. Continue to drink plenty of water and apply the lotion to your body to moisturize your skin for a beautiful tan. Use aloe vera gel to effectively soothe your skin. Use the lotion regularly after sun exposure and before bed. SPECIALIST'S ADVICE

   

   Diana Yerkes

   
   
   Skin Care Specialist Diana Yerkis is Chief Cosmetologist at Rescue Spa NYC in New York City. She is a member of the Association of Skin Care Professionals (ASCP) and is certified in the Wellness for Cancer and Look Good Feel Better programs. She was educated in cosmetology at the Aveda Institute and the International Institute of Dermatology.

   Diana Yerkes
   Skin Care Specialist

   If you've sunbathed, your skin needs extra hydration. Diana Yerkis, Chief Cosmetologist at Rescue Spa NYC, says: “After sun exposure, treat your skin like a newborn's skin and provide it with as much nutrition as possible. Many people like to apply aloe after sunburn, but I prefer products with stronger moisturizing ingredients such as panthenol. "

3. 3 Continue sunbathing. Take an hour or two every day for this. Achieve the desired result gradually for a safer, longer-lasting and beautiful dark tan.

Tips

• Wait a while to see the tanning result.Do not lengthen the time you spend in the sun if you have an irresistible desire to immediately see changes on your skin, because tanning appears within a few hours after sunbathing.

Warnings

• If you have sensitive skin or sunburn quickly, use a safe method and apply a self-tanner.
• Don't stay in the sun for too long or too often, especially without reapplying sunscreen. Exposure to sunlight can trigger the development of skin cancer as well as minor blemishes such as wrinkles, pigmentation, and varicose veins.

What do you need

• Sunscreen
• Water
• Lotion and / or aloe vera gel
• Loofah, loofah or natural scrub
• Tanning accelerator (optional)

Additional articles

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