Sunburn is the reaction of our skin to UV exposure. The cells begin to actively produce melanin to protect the body from harmful rays. In addition, the tan is a protective function, it looks very nice.
For a beautiful golden or chocolate, depending on the type of skin tone does not need to spend hours on the beach. Enough daily sunbathing for 10-15 minutes, but what if you want to tan quickly?
General rules
There are several rules, following which you can achieve the desired result without harm to health. You should think about tanning even before the beach season - the skin and the body should be prepared for the upcoming sun exposure. What you need to do in advance:
- Take vitamins that are good for the skin. Under the influence of aggressive sunlight, the integuments lose valuable water faster, which affects the appearance. Dryness and flabbiness are obvious signs of sunburn abuse. For healthy skin, it is helpful to take vitamins E, A and C.
- Peel the skin. The upper layers of the epidermis are regularly updated in order to quickly tan, you need to get rid of dead cells. This is easily achieved using store or home scrubs. For peeling is best to use natural ingredients. So the tan will fall faster, more evenly distributed and will last longer.
- Consult a doctor. If there are large birthmarks on the body, it is advisable to contact a dermatologist in advance. Ultraviolet increases the risk of skin cancer, and some melanomas can be malignant.
Also consider the place of tanning. In order to get a quick tan, it is best to relax in the summer by the reservoirs - seas, rivers, lakes. The fact is that water reflects solar ultraviolet from its surface, actually acting as a mirror. This enhances the effect of sun exposure on the skin. And in order to get a tan evenly and at the same time not get burned, you need to move more, and not lie for an hour in one place.
When is the best time to sunbathe?
The best time for a safe tanning is morning and evening hours - from 9 to 11 in the morning and from 16 to 19 in the evening. Of course, in this case you will have to go to the beach a little longer, at this time the sun is not so active, but there is less risk of getting burns or sunstroke. The time from 12 to 15 o'clock is the peak of solar activity, this is the hottest period of the day.
What else is important to know:
- During the day, the time spent in the sun with the aim of tanning should not exceed 2 hours.
- The first access to the beach after winter should be the shortest, the skin should get used to the sun after its long absence. Then you can gradually extend the time of sunbathing.
- To tan safely and give the body to get used to ultraviolet light, you need to bare barely. First, open the arms and legs, and then the stomach and back.
- It is important to take into account the coordinates of the beach when calculating the time to reach the beach and the duration of stay there. The closer the resort is to the equator, the more active and dangerous the sun is.
When choosing a time, it is worth remembering that in cloudy weather, solar activity remains at the same level. Ultraviolet easily passes through the clouds, so you can get burnt even when the sun is not visible in the sky.
Means for better tan and skin protection
Sunscreens allow you to stay in the sun longer without harm to health. They help to quickly and evenly tan. All funds are divided by protection levels from 2 to 30 SPF. To understand how much time you can sunbathe using this cream, simply multiply the protection factor by 15 minutes. The type of drug is selected taking into account the color of the skin:
- protection up to 4 SPF is suitable for people with dark by nature or already well-tanned skin;
- SPF from 5 to 10 is worth choosing for those who have the feature to quickly sunbathe in the sun;
- The highest level of protection is from 11 to 30 SPF option for people with very light or sensitive skin, the same cream should be used for children.
Arriving in hot countries, the first few days should use creams with the highest level of protection, and then gradually lower the SPF. It is worth remembering that protective equipment does not immediately begin to act, they are applied for half an hour before going out into the open sun. In addition, after bathing will have to apply the cream again.
Folk remedies for tanning
In the summer to quickly tan, you can use folk remedies. First of all, there are numerous vegetable oils, especially olive or almond. They contain large amounts of vitamin E, which nourishes the skin. The oil film evenly covers the body, giving protection against sunburn, it also contributes to a more even and intense tan. What else can be used to get more sun tanning:
Mask of carrot juice. Keratin gives the skin a golden color when exposed to ultraviolet radiation. Fresh carrot juice can be applied to the skin or masks can be made from finely grated carrots.- Bath with potassium permanganate. To do this, add one or two grains of potassium permanganate. In this bath you can lie no more than half an hour.
- Coffee scrub. Cleans the skin from dead cells, which improves the quality of tanning. For the preparation of home scrub, you can use coffee grounds.
- A decoction of chamomile and series. You need to take 7 teaspoons of each herb and pour boiling water over them. When the broth is infused and cooled, they can wash or add to the bath.
- Cocoa. Masks of cocoa powder applied to the skin for 20 minutes, then washed off. The substances that make up this plant make the skin more susceptible to the sun. For the same purpose, apply cocoa butter, using it as a tanning lotion.
- Iodine. Helps to protect too pale skin, at the same time gives a beautiful golden hue. To prepare the lotion, take a glass of vegetable oil (olive or almond) and add 5 drops of iodine.
Mask of carrot juice. Keratin gives the skin a golden color when exposed to ultraviolet radiation. Fresh carrot juice can be applied to the skin or masks can be made from finely grated carrots.Some substances not only accelerate the production of sunburn, but also tint the skin a little. You can additionally take tea baths or put on the body a mixture of oil and beer. It is best to combine several folk techniques.
What you need to eat to better tan
The use of some products helps to quickly and evenly tan in the sun. What you need to add to the diet to get a beautiful tan:
Carrot. You can eat raw or drink juice. Carotene accelerates the synthesis of melanin, which is responsible for tanning. In addition, carrots contain beneficial substances that support the elasticity and smoothness of the skin. And so that keratin is better absorbed, you need to eat carrots with cottage cheese, sour cream or vegetable oil.- Apricots and peaches. These fruits have a high content of carotene, but besides it there are other substances useful for the skin. First of all, it is iron and phosphorus, as well as vitamins of group B. Every day you need to eat 6-7 pieces.
- Tomatoes Tomatoes are not only very tasty, but also useful for tanning. They contain lycopene, which allows you to get a beautiful golden tone. The substance begins to actively operate under prolonged exposure to the sun.
- Eggplant. Prevent premature aging, if you have them regularly. They also give the skin smoothness, which speeds up the tanning process.
- Brazilian nut. Selenium, which is contained in large quantities, protects the skin from the aggressive effects of ultraviolet radiation and reduces the risk of burns. Enough to eat two things a day to quickly tan.
- Hard cheeses. These products contain beneficial amino acids that speed up the process of melanin synthesis.
Oranges and grapefruits. Juices from these fruits will help to get tanned more likely if you drink them daily before you go swimming at the beach.- Grapes The berries contain vitamins A, B, C and PP, which helps protect against ultraviolet radiation.
- Melon. Enough to eat 300 g per day to enhance the effect of tanning.
- Broccoli. Protects the skin from the harmful effects of ultraviolet radiation, reduces the risk of burns. If, after a stay in the sun, reddening appeared, eating broccoli will help you recover faster.
- Beef liver. The substances contained in this product accelerate the production of melanin, which allows you to get a stronger tan.
Carrot. You can eat raw or drink juice. Carotene accelerates the synthesis of melanin, which is responsible for tanning. In addition, carrots contain beneficial substances that support the elasticity and smoothness of the skin. And so that keratin is better absorbed, you need to eat carrots with cottage cheese, sour cream or vegetable oil.
Oranges and grapefruits. Juices from these fruits will help to get tanned more likely if you drink them daily before you go swimming at the beach.In addition to these products, which help to quickly tan in the sun, there are those that slow down the process. Wanting to tan, you should temporarily refrain from consuming or reduce the amount of corn, cocoa products, alcohol, roast, pickles and pickles.
Who can not sunbathe
Not all sunbathing is useful. What diseases can not sunbathe:
- neurasthenia;
- lupus;
- cardiovascular diseases;
- oncological diseases;
- some types of psoriasis;
- acute tuberculosis;
- infectious diseases;
- liver disease.
Do not stay long in the open sun pregnant and older women, as well as children under 5 years old. Sunburn is also contraindicated in the rare case of sun allergy.
So, quickly and beautifully tan is easy if you comply with several conditions. First of all, it is the right choice of tanning time - morning or evening. Sunscreens will help reduce the harm from exposure to ultraviolet radiation, and products with keratin and vitamins B and C will accelerate the obtaining of a beautiful shade.
