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The heat and long daylight hours that result from summer time only are around once a year. Making it a tanning season. Finding the right balance of sun exposure to heat ratio without getting burnt or feeling overpowered by the heat can be challenging. The 5 tips and tricks listed below are guaranteed to help avoid burn and heat exposure while maintaining the perfect, even summer glow.
1. Don’t skimp on the sunscreen
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While applying sunscreen can sometimes be a pain due to it’s thick and sometimes sticky consistency it is important even when trying to tan. Attempting to tan without applying sunscreen for long term exposure would ultimately result in a burn and peeled skin. By first applying sunscreen then tanning oil, the sunscreen acts as a repellent for overexposure the reaction of the heat, helping aid the oil for desired results and avoiding a painful burn.
2. ….or The Moisturizer
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Post-tanning moisturizer is KEY to avoid peeling. Vitamin C rays can often be very dehydrating, even if a burn is avoiding. Lathering up after some time spent in the sun is a sure fire way to maintaining your skins natural vitality while also radiating a fresh glow.
3. Wear A Strapless Suit
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This one is more of a given if you are looking to avoid awkward tan lines that show when you aren’t wearing the bathing suit you decided to get some sun in. While strapless suits aren’t the most suitable for a dip when looking to get an even tan along your shoulder bones that is the way to go.
4. Time Your Sunning Rotations
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In the same line of keeping sessions even, it is also crucial to make sure you are getting the same amount of exposure on each side. This is vital to avoid getting burnt on one side or one side looking tanner than the other.
5. Keep Sessions Shorter, but More Frequent
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Laying out in the sun for a long period of time can sometimes be uncomfortable. While the process can start off as relaxing, if there are no clouds or wind, and the temperature is high, it can begin to get quite uncomfortable after a certain amount of time. This desire to go inside to avail the heat, however, might not give you the glow you are looking for. In order to combat the rays and still get a few shades darker, going out in timed intervals is the best way to go.
