Want tanned and shiny skin as if kissed by the sun without increasing the risk of wrinkled skin let alone getting cancer? It must be admitted, there is no way to get tanned skin that is completely safe and healthy. All that can be done is to suppress the negative effects of this skin color change by following these steps.
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Method 1 of 3: Getting Tanned Skin with the Help of the Sun
Step 1. Understand how skin changes color
Dark or tanned skin color in summer or often exposed to the sun is a natural process that occurs in skin cells when exposed to ultraviolet A (UVA) and ultraviolet B (UVB) rays. Skin cells try to protect themselves from these harmful rays.
- UVA and UVB rays are types of radiation that have been linked to the appearance of skin cancer. Prolonged exposure increases the chance of developing cancerous skin cells.
- The brown color of the skin is actually a protective layer from radiation. Just imagine thousands of small brown umbrellas in the skin that will open when the skin is exposed to the sun and will make the skin color darker.
- A tanned skin color is not the cause of skin cancer, on the contrary it is a clear evidence of the damage that has been done to skin cells.
Step 2. Always wear sun protection before leaving the house
This sun protection will help reduce the risk of developing cancer.
- Sunblock cream is a product that contains titanium dioxide and zinc oxide which have the effect of blocking UV rays in the sun. This means the skin will not change color as long as we use it.
- Sun cream (sunscreen) is a skin care product with a lower or weaker UV resistance so that less UV light will still hit the skin, causing a slight discoloration of the skin.
- Description SPF (Sun Protection Factor) on skin care products refers to the amount of UV radiation that can hit the skin. For example, a product with an SPF of 30 means that only 1/30 of the sun's UV rays can penetrate the skin.
- Always use a product with an SPF of 20 or higher.
- Apply a tablespoon of sunscreen or sun protection all over the body by applying more cream to areas that are more exposed to the sun - such as the shoulders, nose, face, arms and back.
- Sun cream and sunscreen should be reapplied every two hours or after exposure to water.
Step 3. Identify when and how long it is safe to be exposed to the sun
UV radiation is highest between 10am and 2pm, so be extra careful at this time. Set the length of time active in the sun. One hour per day is a safe period of time to suppress damage to the skin.
Step 4. Use an oil that can speed up the skin coloring process
This oil contains chemicals that increase the effect of UV rays, so the skin changes color faster.
- The purpose of the oil above is not to reject solar radiation like sunscreen products, but to concentrate exposure to solar radiation so that the 'protective umbrella' process becomes faster.
- Always use an oil that also contains sun protection; Recommended cream with SPF 15 or more
- As with the use of sunscreen, make sure your entire body is covered in this coloring oil by repeating it after a certain period of time to ensure skin cells are protected.
Method 2 of 3: Get Tanned Skin without the Help of the Sun
Step 1. Use a self-tanner
There is a wide selection of lotions, creams, and sprays that will give your skin a tan.
- Products that promise to color the skin without the help of the sun contain the chemical dihydroxyacetone which will only color the dead skin cells on the surface of the body. This means that this color effect is only temporary, as long as the dead skin cells have not been removed from your body.
- To get a perfectly even coloring effect before applying skin coloring products, use products that are able to grind and clean dead skin cells.
- Make sure that the entire body is evenly covered with the coloring product to avoid the appearance of spots or discoloration.
- Most skin coloring products do not contain sunscreen. This means that there is still a risk of skin damage if you are active in the sun for a long time. Apply additional sun protection products while using skin coloring products to protect the skin.
- Make sure the skin coloring product you choose does not require time to bask in the sun. Some of these product brands imitate products that do not require sun exposure but instead need to be exposed to the sun in order to work optimally.
Step 2. Avoid using skin coloring products in pill form
The pills may contain chemical dyes that have the potential to turn the skin orange and damage the liver.
Step 3. Take care of the tan on your skin
Use a lotion that will help reduce the number of dead skin cells that are released from the body on a regular basis.
Method 3 of 3: Visiting a Skin Coloring Salon
Step 1. Be careful when using skin dye capsules
Even though it does not emit sunlight, the light used still has the potential to cause damage to skin cells.
- Skin coloring capsules stimulate radiation emitted by the sun and do not reduce the risk of skin damage by the sun's rays.
- Using skin coloring capsules before the age of 30 has been shown to increase the chances of developing skin cancer by as much as 75%. ref>https://www.cosmopolitan.com/advice/health/indoor-tanning-dangers-1209
Step 2. Avoid using sprayed skin coloring products
This product has not been approved by the FDA and is very dangerous if swallowed or inhaled.
Tips
- Healthy skin will change color well. Avoid sunburn by drinking enough water!
- When deciding to hunt for this tanned skin tone, consult a dermatologist. Get checked for early signs of skin cancer once a year.
- Rotate the body to get an even color on the front and back of the body.
- The process of skin coloring will still occur in winter and during bathing in water because snow and water work by reflecting and intensifying UV rays from the sun.
- The risk of skin damage will be more easily in mountainous areas and areas close to the equator.
- Don't have skin coloring oil? You can use water (no rattan roots are made), because water attracts sunlight.
- Want to get a shiny tan? Use a sunscreen with an SPF of at least 30.
- The sun shines most intensely between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Lying outside during this time will give better color.
- If you're worried about using tinting capsules or self-staining products, just use a tinted sunscreen. Wear it like a regular sunscreen and you will get an attractive tan to light brown color.
- Drink lots of water, eat fruits and drink one to two glasses of milk every day. Do not forget to clean your face two to three times a day.
Warning
- The occurrence of skin damage and even skin cancer is still possible even though you have been careful.
- A lot of activity in the sun is not the only way or the best way to get vitamin D intake. Take supplements that give you the extra vitamin D you need.
