Tanning and sun protection without sunburn

Sun is the most important star in the solar system and the sun is a fundamental element for our life and for our health. The sun, in fact, allows us to synthesize vitamin C, to fix calcium thus avoiding the effects of some illnesses such as osteoporosis, dermatitis, not to mention anxiety and depression.
Summer tan is also pleasant, loved and sought after, we just have to remember to use the right precautions and the right methods of exposure to the sun to avoid sunburn and have a well-tanned and hydrated skin.

How to avoid sunburn and remedies 

To avoid sunburn without renouncing to a beautiful tan, just follow some simple and natural rules. The first is: know yourself! It is important to know and take into account your phototype and the characteristics of our skin to choose the most suitable sunscreen and to calibrate the number of hours of exposure gradually and the hours to be preferred and avoided for sun exposure.
The second rule is: know nature and respect its rules! Ultraviolet UV rays are divided into UVA, UVB and UVC and differ in the effect they have on the skin. Only UVA and UVB rays reach the earth; and maybe it’s important to know that UVBs are the cause of sunburn and erythema and cause short-term damage, while UVAs are more dangerous and can cause cancer, skin aging and sunspots. It is important to expose your skin to the sun only during the recommended hours, i.e. before 11am and after 4pm, and always make sure that your sunscreen contains both UVA and UVB filters.

Tips for a perfect tanning: how to tan

To improve the effectiveness and beauty of the tan and make it memorable, you can find some beauty tips here. The first is to take a scrub periodically; this is ideal for preparing the skin for the sun by eliminating dead cells and for enhancing the complexion by stimulating cell turnover. The second tip is to not neglect the after sun. To preserve the tan, it is important to maintain skin well hydrated and therefore it is useful to use a good moisturizing and soothing body lotion after each sun exposure. Last but not least, always remember the fundamental role of nutrition! Drink plenty of water and eat seasonal fruits and vegetables that will help you balance vitamins, antioxidants and salts and keep your skin elastic and healthy.