Surely, there is not a single woman who would not dream of having an attractive, even tan, which is why we decided to touch on the topic of how to get a beautiful tan at sea and what is required for this. Some girls argue that it is almost impossible without visiting a solarium, others believe that sunbathing is generally unhealthy and it is better to walk with pale skin, and still others believe that this can be done only in direct sunlight. There are a lot of opinions, so it is worthwhile to understand this issue in more detail.
A few important rules on how not to get sunburned
To begin with, consider some rules that will help you get an attractive tan:
All these rules must not only be remembered, but also followed. Now let's finally discuss the topic of how to get a beautiful tan at sea and not get sunburned.
Have you noticed redness after sunburn and don't know which remedies are best to use?
It should be noted that tanning will largely depend on the girl's skin color.
- Type 1 - light skin
It is quite difficult for girls with this type of skin to tan. The fact is that even a short exposure to the sun leads to the fact that a person begins to burn. However, there is a way out of this situation - you need to use sunscreen, and then you can get a beautiful and charming tan. It is advisable to buy a cream for sensitive skinbut avoid buying special tanning oils.
- Type 2 - medium colorcloser to light
Such skin is known for tanning quite easily and quickly. In some cases, the skin does not even turn red, but immediately becomes dark. Such girls are advised to use moisturizers, as well as be under the sun for no more than 2 hours a day, since the skin quickly becomes dark brown and can quickly burn out.
- Type 3 - dark skin
On the one hand, such girls are very lucky - they almost never get sunburned. On the other hand, they are also not recommended to spend a long time in direct sunlight. You should use quality products so that your tan is always smooth.
In order to find out how to get a beautiful tan at the sea, you can read special forums where girls share their impressions of certain tanning products. In doing so, do not forget about the above rules and take into account the color of your own skin.
This question is asked by many girls who want to get a charming tan by the sea during their vacation. Is it possible? If so, how?
Of course, nothing is impossible. Moreover, sometimes 2-3 days are enough for tanning. Then another question arises: how to get a beautiful tan at the sea in a week?
- First of all, you should remember the favorable and unfavorable hours for tanning.
For example, from 6 to 10 in the morning solar activity is the smallest and it is safe to be on the beach. From 10 o'clock in the morning the sun begins to bake more strongly, but it is still relatively safe to be on the beach. From 12 to 16 it is strictly forbidden to sunbathe, because you can get burns, but not beautiful skin. From 4 pm to 5 pm there is an average solar activity, and after 5 pm it is safe to be on the beach again. Keeping this watch in mind, you can easily get a flawless tan in a week without risking anything.
- All week you should apply funds (cream, gel) so as not to burn.
For areas of the body such as lips, nose, eyelids, special sticks are made that are easily applied to a hard-to-reach area and help to get an even tan.
- Better to go to the beach for a short time, but every day, than go there once for the whole day.
The first option will allow you to acquire attractive skin in just 6-7 days, after which you can safely brag to your friends, and your loved one will not be able to take his eyes off such a beautiful and sweet person.
Proper nutrition for getting a tan
This may seem strange to some girls, but even the foods we eat can affect tanning in a certain way. For a perfect and even tan, it is recommended to eat foods rich in vitamin D, which is found in cottage cheese, eggs and milk. In addition, you should add more fresh vegetables to the diet, for example, carrots, tomatoes, fruits (apricots, apples) are well suited.
It is worth remembering that the sun's rays reduce the content of vitamin C in the human body, so its amount should also be increased on your own.
We hope that today you have learned how to get a beautiful tan at sea with oils, special creams and other means. We also looked at how skin color can affect future skin tone and how you can tan in just a week. In the end, we discussed what foods should be eaten in order to achieve the ideal result. All these methods will help you get a flawless tan, which will add a certain zest to your external image and make you the most beautiful in your environment.
Personal experience and tanning products
M.I. Gluzmin - M.I. Gluzmin
Forecasters are relentlessly reporting that this summer could be one of the hottest. On June 22, the air in the Krasnodar Territory heated up to 30-35 degrees. Such temperatures are an ordeal even for those who are accustomed to the heat of the Kuban people.
Mikhail Ivanovich, tell us, does everyone need to apply sunscreen during this period, or only people with skin diseases?
Let's go this way: there are six types of skin. The first type - the so-called "Scandinavian" - is white skin, and then on increasing. The latter is African.
Depending on how the skin perceives the sun, and you need to protect yourself. The sun has several rays in its spectrum (ultraviolet A rays, ultraviolet B rays, and so on). Ultraviolet B rays are beneficial, and A rays cause thermal heating, burns, etc.a
We will now disconnect from the sun and go, for example, to the wind. If the breeze is light, you will put on a panama hat; if the wind is strong, you will put on a storm trooper. The situation is about the same with the sun. In winter, when the sun is inactive, if you do not have any photo diseases, then you will not apply the cream to your face. And if you go to the beach in a swimsuit in the summer, then in addition to the fact that you need to observe the sunbathing regime, you also need to observe the level of sun protection, depending on your skin phototype.
Skin features require separate protection: pigmented formations, birthmarks prone to transformation into oncology (including melanoma).
Can a person determine his phototype himself?
Can. That rare case when I refer to the Internet, because everything is well enough described there that the first type of skin is fair skin, blue eyes, blonde hairand the second skin type is slightly darker. This is one side of the coin. The second side is that there are a number of conditions, such as liver disease, porphyria, etc., that increase the sensitivity of the skin to the sun. And then there are a number of drugs, including cosmetic and herbal, which also increase the sensitivity of the skin towards the sun. A striking example is tetracycline. When you take it, you go out and immediately burn out, whatever your skin may be.
I would say this: if you have no doubts about the mode of sunbathing, you do not burn out, then you can choose a protective cream yourself. But if you have any doubts, as usual you burn out in the sun, it is better to contact a specialist so that he professionally gives you advice on how to behave.
I think the doctor in any case, prescribing the same tetracycline, warns the patient that the sun is dangerous for him.
You say, if the doctor prescribes, and if the patient prescribes for himself? I took tetracycline only as an example, in fact, there are much more agents that increase susceptibility to the sun. Directly and indirectly.
I will say about myself, I drank Roaccutane, you probably know this drug. At that time I wore a hat and as soon as I did not hide my face from the sun.
In this case, Roaccutane affects dry skin, and dry skin perceives ultraviolet light differently. And by the way, just so you know, the sun dries your skin too. We conducted research 5-7 years ago. The Department of Dermatovenereology of the Kuban Medical University is located on the basis of the dermatovenerologic dispensary. I am at the same time an assistant professor of this department. And then there was such a very interesting episode: a 6th year student approached me with a request to study the effect of a solarium on human skin. We have built such a quick program: we have instruments that allow us to study moisture, dry skin, pigmentation, etc. Ultra-testers are special. The student took 10 girlfriends: 5 students who go to the solarium, and 5 who do not. We just measured the dryness of the skin. The difference was palpable.
That is, it all depends on how long you stay in the sun, and what is the task?
Of course, if the task is to go to a demonstration in honor of supporting the party of "ultraviolet" and stand in the sun all day, you must defend yourself by all means. Many people are mistaken in such a situation when they are sunbathing: they came to the beach, applied the cream in the morning and believe that there will be enough before lunch. Will not be enough. Firstly, it lasts two hours, and secondly, if you climbed into the sea, then you washed it off, and each time you need to apply the cream again.
Although from professional empirical experience I say that if a person does not have any kind of hypersensitivity, then tanning before 10 am and after 17-17: 30 pm is usually harmless. Even useful. A person needs to sunbathe, vitamin D must be produced. Therefore, if there is such an opportunity, to sunbathe before 10 am or after 17 pm, then tan.
Who would have thought that sunbathing at certain hours, as you say, is even beneficial.
I find it helpful. There are many beneficial factors, especially in the 30+ age group. This is the prevention of osteoporosis. It is undesirable for children under 3 years old to sunbathe, they have insufficiently developed thermoregulation at this age.
It can be concluded that creams of various degrees of protection depend on the situation, goals, objectives - this is a complex problem. You cannot buy one cream for all occasions. You need to devote time to this and educate yourself a little in this area. Can I go to a specialist and consult with him?
If you have any questions, it is better to deal with them with professionals. If your car breaks down, don't twist the first bolt that comes across, you go to a specialist who knows why it doesn't beep. A man will be more complicated than a machine. (smiles)
What about moles and various formations on the skin? People have a lot of them, but they do not hurt and do not bother in any way. Should I somehow pay attention to them?
You know, since the institute, we were taught that pain is already a signal, it is better not to allow it. Pain is not a symptom, it is an alarm signal of the body for some disturbance that may result in other actions. Again, I take cars for ease of perception. Here we ran 10 or 15 thousand - as long as it should be, let's go changed the oil, changed oil filters, air conditioning filters, and so on. You just know it's technically appropriate.
Man is a biological mechanism that also requires some care. It is necessary to undergo medical examination, in the presence of chronic diseases, to undergo periodic examinations, without waiting for the illness. When something hurts, it is already an acute condition. In these cases, you need a complete solution.
Now I return to our birthmarks. First, not all moles are the same. Therefore, if rashes cause concern, they are prone to injury: they come into contact with chains on the neck, bra, belt on the belt, then it is better to consult a dermatologist with the question: what is the risk for me? Your doctor will warn you to monitor this. birthmark, see if it changes shape, etc. It may be possible to remove it so as not to injure.
A dermatologist, as far as I remember, is included in the compulsory medical insurance program, can you come to him with a policy for free?
Fortunately, according to Krasnodar Territory dermatologists are represented in almost all areas. In dermatovenerologic dispensaries, their branches or dermatological offices in the structures of polyclinics of central regional hospitals. Moreover, according to the policy, you can come to any place. If you want, come to us in Krasnodar, even if you live in White Clay or Staroshcherbinovskaya, no one will refuse you.
Let's go back to the sun. Can you get skin cancer from the sun?
By itself, it does not cause cancer. Can water kill a person? You can choke. It's not the water that is to blame, the man is to blame. The sun can be a beneficial factor, as I just explained: sunburn, vitamin D, etc. And the sun can be a harmful factor when there are pigmented formations on the open parts of the body that are exposed to the sun - this is the possibility of transformation into oncology, including melanoma, keratoma, etc.
Often people, burnt in the sun, then smeared with sour cream. What can you say about this, what to use after burns?
What you call "scorching" is a thermal burn to the skin. And here you just need to deal with skin burns. Everything folk remedies: sour cream, kefir, etc., to a certain extent, of course, work. But to a certain extent. Why? Because they have a certain moisturizing and softening effect. There are funds that are aimed specifically at treating burns. These are various anti-inflammatory and antibacterial sprays. In order not to engage in advertising, I do not give names, but a person needs to understand that a burn has occurred, and it requires treatment as a burn. It's just that the difference is the first stage, the second, the third, whether the bubbles have gone.
And, for example, if sour cream does not help, then you need to take some serious measures?
Well, you know, it's better to take serious action right away. Only if you are on a desert island, burned down, and one can of sour cream is at hand, then it is clear that it is better to use a can of sour cream than nothing.
You said that children under 3 years old should not sunbathe.
Yes, up to 3 years old, they have poorly developed skin thermoregulation and have not formed photoprotection. They must be protected from direct rays of the sun. This is necessarily a panama hat, light closed blouses, pants. Of course, there is no need to hide it directly in a spacesuit. But they should not fall into the open sun from 10:00 to 17:00. I often see when my mother is walking in the sun with a baby in her arms and I am afraid, because a child does not need to be in the open sun for 3 hours to get burned. Moreover, the phototypes I talked about do not apply to children as much, they are mostly fair-skinned.
By the way, yes. They then darken with age.
Their skin is not yet adapted to such external factors. Therefore, the child, of course, needs to be protected. I do not mind if the sea or something else, then be so kind: panama hat, awning, mushroom.
What are the benefits and harms of tanning beds for the skin?
In a solarium, any pigment gets exposed to open ultraviolet light. As a dermatologist, I am not a supporter of tanning salons. Because I don't see any benefit from them. We have whole complexes of phototherapy, but they are used to treat skin diseases. For example, Waldman's cabin with ultraviolet rays B. There is selective phototherapy, where you can apply the photolight effect only to the hair or only to the hands. There are a number of skin diseases that respond adequately to light: psoriasis red, lichen planus, etc. But keep in mind that this is therapy. A tanning bed is not a therapy, it is a desire to make yourself brown.
It's just that modern youth have such a fad - to be brown.
I don’t mind, but you don’t need to do it in one day. You go out before 10 am and after 5 pm, and after a certain interval of time, depending on what skin phototype you have, you will be more or less brown. But only in adequate doses and, accordingly, without risk to their own health.
Can we say that the Kuban sun is hotter and more active in comparison with other regions?
Well, in comparison with the central region of Russia - yes. Compared to Africa, no. Then there are different conditions for tanning, for example, our Krasnaya Polyana. This is the highlands, where you can sunbathe, and, oddly enough, more successfully than in the lowlands. Because when there is snow there and you sunbathe, you have two forms of tanning: one, which gives the sun from above, and the second - a mirror, which gives snow. Alpine tanning is actually stronger and more stable.
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The fact is that on the territory of Russia, the duration of summer is not as long as we would like, so the desire to get their portion of vitamin D in many turns into.However, getting a high-quality tan is impossible at one time, and it is very easy to earn burns. What to do after all with burns? The answer is simple: prevent them!
Precautions
Burn action
1) One of the most expensive products is Panthenol. This is a kind of anti-burn foam that has a strong effect. By applying it, you can avoid unwanted consequences. However, it should be applied repeatedly. After the foam has been absorbed, it must be spread again. Thus, if burned in the sun, then "Panthenol" will serve as a lifesaver for the skin.
2) Fermented milk products, namely kefir or sour cream, have a softening effect. But, nevertheless, according to doctors, sour cream is less effective, because there is a lot of fat, which clogs the pores.
3) The properties of vodka are little known, which, it turns out, can serve as an anti-burn agent. As soon as someone is sunburned, you immediately need to smear the problem areas with vodka, and a positive result is guaranteed.
4) Vegetables can also help with burning. When using fresh potato juice, which should be rubbed over the skin, there will be clearly visible improvements. And the cucumber gruel, passed through a fine grater, will add effect.
5) Lotions made from strong tea also have a good result. If the person is sunburned, warm tea will help. The main thing is not to make it too hot.
The choice of treatment for burns does not matter, they are all quite effective. It is important to take a cool shower before making any compresses. It is undesirable to use gels and soaps, because they have the property of drying the skin. And for faster recovery, you should drink more water.
Summer is already coming to an end, but the beaches of our country and abroad will not be empty until at least mid-September. The so-called "velvet season" begins, when the nights are getting longer, and the sun is trying to give vacationers its last, but rather hot summer rays. At this time of the year, the flow of tourists and vacationers is decreasing, many have already managed not only to sunbathe, but also to burn. To prevent this from happening to you, we propose to consider the issue of how to properly sunbathe at sea so as not to burn out.
The problem of burning in the sun is ready to bring not only painful sensations, but also rashes, blisters, allergic spots on the skin surface. By resorting to a few simple rules of behavior in the sun, you can avoid the problem of combustion.
To go to the seaside and not burn out, you need to take everything you need with you. Let's think about what we can't do without and put the bag together:
- The first thing we take with us after the towel is sun protection cream... However, we do not put it there immediately, but only after we smear ourselves. The fact is that most modern creams begin to work no earlier than twenty minutes after application. This time is usually enough to pack up and walk to the beach. When applying the cream, we pay special attention to the hands and décolleté area - these are the most susceptible places to the sun's rays, since they are under the open sun for the longest time.
Important! Keep in mind that while you are driving along the coast or walking, your body is also tanning.
How to sunbathe at sea so as not to burn out
The bag is collected, you can go to the beach. However, the proximity of the long-awaited sun and the dream of getting a beautiful and even tan should not reduce your vigilance. There is always a possibility to burn out in the sun, even if you go outside in cloudy weather. Therefore, we adhere to the following rules:
Oddly enough, redness of the skin surface is also a burn, albeit to a lesser degree. The correct tan appears on the skin little by little, without redness.
What to do if already burnt?
If you follow our advice, you will have a beautiful and healthy tan. However, the rules exist in order to break them, so parse the question sunburn will not be superfluous.
So, at the first signs of skin redness, a specialized product should be applied, which can be purchased in advance in pharmacies or stores. It can also be used for prevention in the evening upon arrival home. Preparations of this type allow the skin to calm down, relieve irritation and fix the tan.
If you failed to buy a remedy for burns, you will always be helped by reliable and simple folk remedies:
- The most common "grandmother's" remedy for burns is ordinary sour cream with a high content of animal fat, kefir or cream.
- Raw, pre-mashed egg yolk will also help. It must be placed on the body until completely dry, and then rinsed off the remains with cold water.
- Compresses from strong tea leaves will help to remove the burn. It remains only not to be lazy and in time to wet the soft rags in the tea.
- Another problematic and most likely place for burns is our face. In this case, good old masks made from fresh cucumbers will help to save you.
Be attentive and gentle with your skin. Our tips on how to properly sunbathe at sea so as not to burn out will help you get a beautiful, even, and most importantly healthy tan that can delight you throughout the year. A rest, spent with benefit, will give you not only good health, but also an excellent mood.
How not to get a sunburn instead of a beautiful tan? What products to use, before, during and after sunbathing.
To make everything initially clear, let us clarify that there is no “safe” tan. If the skin begins to change color, it means that it has sensed a danger and is trying to protect itself from harmful ultraviolet radiation as best it can, namely by producing melanin.
But since it is almost impossible to hide from the sun in summer, and you don’t want to, there are ways to minimize the harmful effects of the sun. We are, of course, talking about several rules and recommendations for the use of sunscreens.
What you need to know about the effects of the sun and tanning
Briefly about the benefits and dangers of sunburn. Only scientifically proven facts:
- Tanning cannot be absolutely safe, even in a solarium;
- The lighter the skin, the more sensitive it is to sunlight and the faster it gets burned;
- 90% of all age changes in the skin associated with the adverse effects of ultraviolet rays;
- Ultraviolet B rays are responsible for skin burns after unprotected sun exposure;
- Ultraviolet A rays cause no less harm, since they destroy collagen in the skin and provoke premature skin aging;
- No sunscreen can 100% protect against the sun's rays. The best ones can block 98-99%, in addition, not everyone knows that sunscreen needs to be applied abundantly, about 1 spoon of the product only for the face, and for the whole body at least 30 ml per application. So, you can tan even using a good protective agent.
It should be canceled that the lighter a person's skin is, the less adapted his body is to life in hot climates. It is not uncommon for people with very fair skin to get golden tan at all. The skin gets burned, which then goes away and everything returns to normal.
If your skin is light, then the risk of developing skin cancer is several times higher than that of darker people, so you should not take sun protection lightly. At sea, do not go outside without applying a high protection cream, and sunbathe under an umbrella. Believe me, even with this protection, you will get a tan, but not burn out.
Sunbathing rules:
- It is not recommended to sunbathe in the middle of the day, from 12:00 to 16:00. If you still prefer to be on the beach at this time, sunbathe under an umbrella. A certain amount of rays also pass through the tissue, and the skin will receive a moderate dose of radiation, unable to burn it;
- When outside or on the beach, always apply sunscreen or milk with a factor of at least 25 to all exposed skin;
- Sunscreen should be applied every 2 hours and after bathing;
- If you spend the whole day outside, it is recommended to take a cool shower in the evening and use a cream containing panthenol and aloe;
- To get an even and beautiful tan, you should take care of exfoliating the skin in advance. For this, a body scrub, coffee, or a rough washcloth is suitable.
There are not so many rules and it is not difficult to follow them, the main thing is to adhere to the measure in everything. A little sun will not harm, and even if you are not afraid of burns, then always remember that nothing ages the skin like the ultraviolet rays of the sun.
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What to do if you are still burned. First aid
First of all, you need to cool the burnt skin, so a cold shower and compresses will help a lot.
Further, the best means from sunburn are considered panthenol and aloe. Before going on vacation, it is often recommended to stock up on creams and lotions with these ingredients in advance. It is necessary to apply anti-burn agents often so that the epidermis regenerates faster.
One way or another, ultraviolet rays cause significant harm to the skin and all we can do is try to minimize this harm in order to reduce the risk of developing melanoma (cancer) and premature skin aging.
