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• Steps
• Method 1 of 3: Make Going to the Solarium Safer
• Method 2 of 3: Use fake tanning products
• Method 3 of 3: Avoid Exposure to UVA and UVB
• Tips
• Warnings

Are you looking for a beautiful tan but don't want to increase your risk of wrinkles or skin cancer? The truth is, none of the tanning options are safe, as they are all linked to skin damage and increase the risk of cancer. To protect yourself a little, it is important to follow certain rules, and it is better to use tanning products, such as lotions or sprays. Better yet, don't sunbathe at all.

Steps

Method 1 of 3: Make Going to the Solarium Safer

1. 1 Cover your eyes with sunglasses designed for tanning in a tanning bed. They are given out in the solarium for a reason. It is important to protect your eyes from the radiation that you expose your body to, and glasses will provide that protection. They should fit snugly around the eyes.
   • Be sure to use glasses specially designed for tanning in a tanning bed or under special lamps.
2. 2 Start gradually. With this method of tanning, it is better to have short sessions, especially the first time. If you stay in the tanning bed for too long, you can get burned. Plus, shorter sessions will have better long-term effects. This will help the tan to build up in layers so you won't get sunburned.
   • Remember, no time can be considered safe for tanning. A gradual start may lower your chances of getting sunburned, but the devastating effects of sunburn are not going to go anywhere.
3. 3 Limit your tanning time depending on your skin type. The skin is divided into six main types (from light to dark). The recommended tanning time can be determined based on your skin type. However, whatever your skin type, tanning can still damage your skin.
   • If you have skin type 1 or 2, you shouldn't use tanning beds at all. The first type includes people with blue or green eyes and blond hair. These people always get burned. The second type includes people with brown or blue eyes and blond hair, which almost always burns.
   • The other four types of skin: these include all the others - from people with brown eyes and dark blond hair, which periodically burn, to people with very dark skin. Tanning professionals should advise on how long you should tan with your skin type.
4. 4 Maintain the effect by visiting the tanning salon only once a week. Once you've achieved your desired skin tone, reduce the number of sessions to once a week. This will help maintain your tan while minimizing your exposure to UV rays. However, keep in mind: any exposure puts you at risk for skin cancer.
5. 5 Do not go to the solarium at all unless you are 18 years old. If you are under 18, your skin is much more vulnerable to burns than adults. Therefore, children and adolescents are by no means recommended to use tanning beds for tanning.

Method 2 of 3: Use fake tanning products

1. 1 Try a professional self-tanning spray. One way to get a safe tan is to see a specialist who will spray a tanning agent on your body. The bonus in this case is that the specialist will be able to spray the spray more evenly than you can do at home.
   • Be careful not to inhale the spray and be careful not to get it in your eyes.
2. 2 Use a fake-tanning lotion at home. First, shower and exfoliate your skin with a washcloth for a more even tan. Wait for the skin to dry, then apply the lotion to the body area by area.
   • Rub in lotion in a circular motion. After you apply the lotion to all parts of your body, be sure to wash your hands to avoid stains. You can also carry out the procedure with gloves.
   • Run a lightly dampened towel over your knees. Knees tend to absorb more of the product, making them appear darker if left untouched.
   • Let the product dry to avoid staining your clothes.
3. 3 Use sprays or lotions instead of sunburn tablets that are taken by mouth. Typically, these tablets contain the substance canthaxanthin, which gives the skin a tan. However, these drugs are dangerous to take as they can damage the liver. They can also cause allergic rashes and vision problems.

Method 3 of 3: Avoid Exposure to UVA and UVB

1. 1 Don't go after a basic tan. According to popular myth, a base tan protects the skin from sunburn. However, sunburn does not protect the skin - the likelihood of sunburn is still there. In addition, any sunburn is dangerous as it damages the skin and increases the risk of skin cancer. SPECIALIST'S ADVICE

   

   Diana Yerkes

   
   
   Skin Care Professional 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 professional

   It is important to protect yourself from the sun, but not necessarily to avoid it altogether. Diana Yerkes, lead beautician at Rescue Spa NYC, says: “Exposure to UV rays is an insidious process because the only way to saturate your body with vitamin D is to get out in the sun. However, there is no way to reverse the damage done by the sun, so if you get sunburn, you will have the consequences later in life. ”

   
   
2. 2 Understand that a tanning bed is no safer than the sun. You may be thinking that going to a tanning salon is a safe option to get a tan. The truth, however, is that solarium lamps, just like the sun, produce UVA (and sometimes B) rays. And while other radiation, including UVB rays, comes from the sun, opting for a tanning bed will not save you the chance of developing skin cancer later in life.
3. 3 Do not buy tanning lamps in your home. This is another option that many people consider safer than sun tanning. However, just like tanning beds and the sun, they emit harmful radiation. In addition, since they can be used at home every day (even in winter), you may be tempted to use them more often than other options, which will further damage your skin.
4. 4 Protect your skin before going outside. Harmful radiation can damage the skin over time, so instead of tanning, you should protect it. Apply sunscreen (SPF 30 or higher) before going outside. Also, try to stay out of the sun between 10:00 and 16:00. You can also cover your skin with long sleeves and hide under the shade of an umbrella.

Tips

• If you love sunbathing, be sure to see a dermatologist once a year to have a specialist check you for signs of skin cancer.
• While spending time in the sun saturates the body with vitamins D, it is better and safer to take special nutritional supplements.

Warnings

• At higher altitudes or closer to the equator, the risk of skin damage increases.