How to sunbathe in the sun: tips and tricks
Sunbathing is a useful and enjoyable activity that can be given a lot of time. The sun is able to cure many diseases, but without following certain rules, it can bring much more negative than positive. As Paracelsus said, only the right dosage makes poison a cure, so in order not to get sunburn or other troubles, read our article and follow the suggested recommendations.
What are the benefits of sunbathing
The fact that the sun is the best antidepressant and mood enhancer does not require confirmation. But there are very different legends about the benefits of sunbathing: some believe that ultraviolet rays are harmful to the skin, others attribute sunburn to a panacea for all diseases. So what is it really? What are the benefits of sun tanning?
- Under the influence of ultraviolet rays, vitamin D begins to form in the body, which plays an important role in human health. This vitamin is necessary for the absorption of calcium, helps to strengthen bones and muscles, and is involved in the prevention of rickets.
- Ultraviolet rays are able to improve blood circulation, promote metabolic processes, improve the functioning of the endocrine system.
- UV rays have a negative effect on various fungal infections, acne or blackheads. Therefore, in order to protect yourself from such diseases, it is necessary to take sun baths at least once a year.
Despite such a list of positive properties of sun tanning, it also has negative sides. For example, UV exposure can cause skin to dry out, lose elasticity, and age quickly. Due to long-term exposure to the sun, pigmentation may change - freckles will begin to appear, tan will appear inexpressive spots. Even more terrifying is that excessive exposure to sunlight can provoke skin cancer, which is not treatable even today.
Who shouldn't sunbathe
There is a certain group of people for whom the sun's rays are not only dangerous, but completely contraindicated. These are albinos - people with white skin and white hair. Their skin type does not perceive tanning in any form - the skin from such procedures is only covered with sick and ugly burns. Sunbathing for such people replace self-tanning creams, and vitamin D is taken as part of complex food supplements.
The other group are fair-skinned people, most of them are blondes. They must always strictly observe the time period for sunbathing, otherwise the skin will quickly turn bright red and blister.
Mulattos, dark-skinned and dark-skinned people can bask in the sun as much as they want and when they want. Their tan is perceived gradually, remains for a long time. And nature itself protected dark-skinned people from the negative effects of UV rays - they may not even worry about the amount of time spent in the sun - the skin is always in perfect condition and there are no diseases that accompany white-faced people.
Time. This indicator is very important, since the quality of the resulting tan depends on the level of solar activity. So, in the middle and southern strip of Russia, the optimal time for sunbathing is the time interval from 7.00 to 11.00 and from 16.00 to 19.00. During these hours, the sun is in a phase when the rays arrive obliquely: in order to tan, it will take more time, but the resulting skin tone will be the most beautiful and last a long time.
In hot countries, such as India, Africa, Bulgaria, Egypt, it is initially recommended to take baths for no more than 5 minutes, gradually, day by day, increasing the figure to an hour. If you are the owner of fair skin, always try to leave the beach before others, otherwise the skin will quickly become covered with ugly blisters.
Cream. In order to protect yourself from the negative effects of sunlight, you need to use special creams with SPF (protection factor). They are able to keep moisture inside the skin, protect against excessive penetration of UV rays. Depending on the type of skin and the activity of the sun, there are creams with an activity of 3 to 50. This index varies depending on how well the protection occurs. For example, for people with fair skin during the most active phase of the sun, creams with an SPF index of 30-40 are needed, or even all 50. If your skin is dark and you are going to sunbathe during the safest hours for this, a cream with a value of 10, 12, or 15.
Some believe that the use of glycerin or other oils has a beneficial effect on moisture retention. This is a pure lie! Such creams will not only not protect the skin from dryness, but will directly contribute to the occurrence of burns! Glycerin, like a mirror, will attract rays to itself and increase their strength several times. Only special creams can be used to preserve the attractiveness of the skin, so before you go to the beach, check if your protective cream has an SPF label, otherwise just leave it at home and go to the store for another product.
After finding the right sun protection product, you can lubricate the skin of the body. Pay special attention to the chest, shoulders and nose, as these are the areas most often exposed to sunburn. In pursuit of a beautiful, even tan, do not try to smear the body with a thick layer of cream - this is absolutely useless! The best option is to apply the cream once every half an hour. Under the influence of the sun and sweat, the protective properties of this product quickly disappear, so the risk of burns increases every minute. Don't skimp on sunscreen! Believe me, this price is much less than the funds that will be required to eliminate the burn after sunbathing!
Glasses and a hat. While sunbathing, you should take care not only of the skin of the body, but also of the skin of the face. The area under the eyes is the most sensitive and rapidly aging, and under the influence of rough rays, it instantly becomes dry, wrinkled, freckles or moles may even appear. In order not to spoil your appearance in pursuit of a chocolate tan, we strongly recommend wearing sunglasses that are selected in accordance with all the main parameters. It is important that the glasses are equipped with a reflector - this will allow the rays not to penetrate through the lenses, leaving the skin of the eyes young and beautiful.
Hair, just like the rest of the body, requires special attention. Due to excessive, uncontrolled time in the sun, the hairline can be severely damaged: the follicles, due to lack of moisture, stop working properly and the process of baldness can begin. In order not to experience such an unpleasant situation, be sure to wear a hat and hide your hair from the sun before walking along the beach or while tanning. No matter how long they are - the beach is not the best place to show off your long hair, better make sure that your hair is wrapped in a scarf or hidden under a cap. This will give you personality and keep the grace of your hair.
If you have been sunbathing for more than a year, you may notice that next to a pond, a tan always turns out to be more intense and expressive. Could this be pure coincidence or is there some kind of pattern? Of course, the location of the water greatly affects the quality and speed of tanning. During bathing or when moisture evaporates, the sun's rays are reflected like in a mirror and create an even larger area for tanning. Thanks to the presence of water nearby, you can get a great tan quickly and for a long time. Now you know why beaches on rivers and lakes are so popular, and not in desert areas and forests.
Another way to quickly make an attractive tan is to use the help of special tanning stimulating creams. They have in their composition a special substance that increases the production of melanin, which is why skin pigmentation occurs at a faster pace, and you get a beautiful skin tone. Stimulant creams marked "ting" are only allowed to be used by people with dark skin, as it causes faster blood circulation and melanin production, which can cause allergic reactions in fair-skinned people.
Diet for a beautiful tan
In order to get a beautiful, rich and quick tan, you can not only lie in the sun for hours, but also introduce special foods into the diet that contribute to greater production of melanin. These products include: carrots, peaches, apples, cherries, beets - in general, everything that has a red tint.Very useful advice: before you go to the beach, eat two large carrots - your friend will be amazed that your tan turned out to be more attractive than hers! The whole secret is in beta-carotene, which provokes the production of melanin, so in order to properly tan, you also need to eat right!
All the recommendations provided will be very useful for those who are going to sunbathe for the first time, as well as for those who want to make their tan more expressive. Be beautiful, healthy, happy and loved! Remember, everything is in your hands!