How to tan without getting... burned?

Have you ever experienced the unpleasant consequences of over-tanning? Have you ever struggled with burns, irritation, and a burning sensation? No more! In today's article, we'll answer the fundamental question: how to sunbathe safely?

How do burns occur?

If sun exposure duration or radiation intensity exceeds the recommended guidelines, the skin is at risk of damage. Sunburn primarily affects the outer layers of the skin, but in more severe cases, deeper layers are damaged.

Sunburns most often affect people with fair skin , as they have less melanin in their skin. It's also worth knowing that sunburns develop 1 to 4 hours after a tanning session, and are caused by UVB radiation. UVB radiation causes redness to appear on the skin, a result of dilated blood vessels. Redness typically disappears after about 3 days. However, if this doesn't happen, you should take appropriate steps to gently cool and soothe the skin.

Prevention is better than cure

This age-old truth perfectly applies to safe tanning. There are several ways to achieve a beautiful tan without burning.

The first is common sense, meaning choosing the duration and frequency of tanning sessions that don't strain the skin. Any alarming symptoms (including redness or itching) should signal the end of your tanning session in a tanning bed or on the beach. Patient application of the rays will help achieve even and much longer-lasting results, without discoloration or minor scarring.

The second method is to use appropriatetanning lotions and other tanning products . Their main effect is to accelerate the tanning process and enhance the effect thanks to bronzing ingredients. What else can you do to quickly achieve a beautiful tan? Check HERE!

Oops... or burned skin

What should you do if, despite your best efforts, you can't protect your skin from sunburn? The first step is to soothe it. Start with a cool shower (not cold! – that could cause thermal shock), then try home remedies to soothe this type of irritation, such as buttermilk or kefir compresses , applying strawberry puree , cucumber slices , or aloe vera juice . If these don't help, try soothing and calming products from the pharmacy.

While your skin is regenerating, you should also avoid using exfoliating and drying products (e.g., alcohol-based) to avoid further irritation. It's also crucial to avoid sun exposure for a while during the regeneration process and to moisturize your skin regularly .

How to get a tan without irritating your skin?

Simply reach for self-tanning products – self-tanning mousses for the body and self-tanning bronzing drops for the face . We offer products perfectly matched to your skin tone.

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To avoid sunburn, it's important to use reasonable amounts of tanning, both in a tanning bed and in the sun. To avoid excessive UV exposure while still enjoying a beautiful bronzed complexion, it's worth using tan-enhancing lotions. If you can't prevent skin irritation and painful blisters, it's worth having both home and professional methods of skin regeneration.