How to Tan Safely

Conventional means of getting a tan like lying out in the sun and or going to a tanning salon are examples of how to tan. You must take great care with these. However, there are a few other ways you can acquire a great looking healthy tan without exposing yourself to harmful UV rays. Tanning pills, lotions and aerosols are great ways to get a tan.

Instructions

Calculate Skin Risk Factor

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  Check to see what color your skin is. The darker the pigment of your skin, the longer you can stay out in the sun without burning.

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  Determine if you live close to the equator. The closer you live to the equator, the better chance you have of getting burned.

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  Increase your altitude and you will increase the UV rays at 5 percent for every 1000 feet.

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  List any medications you might be taking, because many medications will cause your skin to burn instead of tan.

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  Exfoliate before attempting any tanning procedure for a more even and healthier looking tan.

Sunless Tanning

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  Take tanning pills that have passed the FDA regulations for a sunless tan. These pills will increase your melanin and cause your skin to get darker without harmful UV rays.

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  Stop by your local tanning salon and get an airbrush tan for a sunless tan. Benefits are that it's not messy, you receive a rich and dark tan every time customized to your skin type and best of all you are avoiding those harmful UV rays.

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  Purchase any of the many variety of sunless tanning solutions, lotions, gels, mousse, aerosols, and tan towels you can use for a sunless tan. There are many brands to choose from and again you can achieve a medium to dark tan without having to be exposed to harmful UV rays.

UV-Ray Tanning

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  Step outside only after applying adequate sunscreen. A minimum of SPF 10 is preferred per industry standards.

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  Go to a tanning salon and use a tanning bed for a healthier option than just going out in the sun. This will allow for maximum tanning in a shorter amount of time.

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  Only tan under UV conditions for a short amount of time to begin. This is usually about 10 to 15 minutes, but varies based on skin type.